SACRED

Solidarity Arts Culture Roots Earth Dance

Festival

June 21, 2009

Individual and Group Artists/Performers

    The mission of SACRED Fest is to build community through the arts, culture, activism, and healing. Art is not about conforming to one ideal or one person’s way of expressing themselves; rather it is about getting in touch with one’s own creative spirit as possible means of healing. Participants will experience hands on workshops with local artists, musicians, healers, activists and more. There will be a market of delicious cultural foods, mural painting, poetry slam, drum circles, face painting, stilt walking activists, various performances, and art displays throughout the day.

    Human rights and peace organizations throughout DC will provide workshops on conflict resolution, restorative justice, and alternatives to violence-to name a few. SACRED festival will provide opportunities to collaborate and share resources with others, present the arts in non traditional ways and deepen public awareness of the dynamic diversity of Washington, DC.

    Artists are invited to give a workshop/performance within the following mediums: puppetry, street theater, mural painting, DJ, music, movement, dance, photography, crafts etc.  The purpose of the workshops/performance is to inspire DC community members to get in touch with their creativity.

   If you want to have a table, please fill out the tabling application and agreement. If you are interested in giving a workshop, please complete a workshop application and agreement.  Both forms can be found at sacreddc.com.

DEADLINE: All entries must be postmarked by June 6, 2009. 

The accepted applicants will be notified June 15th.

ATTN: SACRED Festival 2009/workshop/performance

1827 Kilbourne Pl NW

Washington, DC. 20010

 Include a work sample (photo, DVD, or description), a copy of the signed application agreement, and a blurb and picture for the website. 

CONTACT NAME:______________________________________________________

TITLE:_________________________________________________________________

 NAME OF GROUP (if applicable):__________________________________________

 ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________

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E-MAIL:_______________________________________________________________

PHONE:_______________________________________________________________

 Website (if applicable):___________________________________________________

 Brief description of group/individual performance (please include length of performance, number of performers, style and genre etc.):

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 Youth are encouraged to apply.  Please indicate your age bracket:______________Youth 14-17 must have adult supervision or be with an organization. 

How did you learn about the call for entries?

Application questions:

1. What is the message you try to get across through your workshop/performance?

2. What type of audience do you target?

3. Please list the venues that your group/individual has given a workshop/performed.

4. What would your group/individual bring to the overall atmosphere of the festival? How would your group/individual contribute to the overall theme of the SACRED festival?

 5. Do you want to perform indoors (in the ballroom of the Josephine Butler Center- can fit about 75 people) or outdoors (in Malcolm X Park can fit over 100 people)?

Confirmation or Receipt of Acceptance:

 If you wish to receive confirmation that your entry was received, include a self addressed postcard with proper US postage.

For more information check out sacreddc.com or contact: peace@sacreddc.com

Performers are an important and valuable part of the SACRED fest and we hope your experience will be positive and rewarding. All performers must fill out the application and sign the application agreement.

As a performer I agree to help the festival fulfill its mission by:

Ø      Meeting the time commitment and standard which have been mutually agreed to.

Ø      Performing their role to the best of their ability.

Ø      Giving reasonable notice so other arrangements can be made when this is not possible.

Ø      Paying fees on time.

Ø      Showing up to the event one hour before the scheduled performance, and performing only for the amount of time allotted.

Ø       Setting up and taking down any props you might need and clean up.

Ø       The SACRED Fest committee is not responsible or liable for any damages that occur at the festival.(equipment, performers, props, etc.)

Signature:____________________________________________Date__________________