Friday, February 24, 2012

Teatr ZAR - The Gospels of Childhood Triptych

 


Teatr ZAR
The Gospels of Childhood Triptych

March 29 - April 1, 2012




Poland's Teatr ZAR uses song, chanting, physical theater, and rich sets to examine birth, death, pleasure, and pain. The Gospels of Childhood Triptych is staged in three acts during a single evening, with the audience and actors inhabiting a different set for each act: the first and third take place in the MCA Theater with the audience on stage; and the second is in the MCA's 2nd-floor atrium. The performances take place at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), Chicago, March 29 - April 1, 2012, and are presented by MCA Stage in association with Goodman Theatre.

Inspired by Eastern Orthodox ancient sacred music, The Gospels draws on texts from the apocryphal gospels and the 19th century Polish romantic poet Juliusz Slowacki. The work is the culmination of a decade of research by artistic director, Jaroslaw Fret, and the company. The Gospels exemplifies a trend in contemporary Polish theatre, described as "theatre out of the spirit of music." 
Teatr ZAR: The Gospels of Childhood Triptych
VIDEO

Part 1: Gospels of Childhood / The Overture (Theater): Based on texts from the apocryphal gospels, the overture to the triptych tells the story of resurrection. Its musical structure is based on the chant singing tradition of Georgia, Bulgaria, and Greece and reveals the story of Lazarus, his sisters, and Mary Magdalene, who in the Gnostic tradition is considered one of the disciples.

Part 2: Caesarean Section / Essays on Suicide (2nd floor atrium): Explores the question of freedom and its limitations that draws on the music of Corsica, intertwining Bulgarian, Romanian, Icelandic, and Chechen songs, combined with the more modern music of Erik Satie and Ástor Piazzolla.

Part 3: Anhelli / The Calling (Theater): The poem "Anhelli," by Slowacki, follows a tragic journey of a young man through Siberia and portrays the struggles for independence and a missed calling due to human weakness. Teatr ZAR created a musical score for Anhelli based on Byzantine and Sardinian Paschal hymns.  

Artist Reception - Joan Tucker - "Urban Legend"


Deadline Feb. 29 - Call to Artists - Covington Art Fair

Covington Art Fair 
 
Call to Artists

WHAT:  Premier Fine Art Show in Fort Wayne Area

WHERE: Covington Shopping Plaza, Fort Wayne, IN

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday
           June 23 & 24, 2012

NOTEWORTHY:

*Art Fair Source Book Top 100 Ranked Fine Art Festival, 2010.

*Limited to 100 juried fine artists in 10 categories.

*Loyal, long-term repeat customer base.

*Jury/Booth Fees ($25/$175); double booths are available at $350.

*Friday setup; drive/park at space for load-in and load-out.

*24-hour security; booth sitters; all-day private artist hospitality center.

*For more details about the show, click HERE
The Covington Art Fair has grown into one of the best fine art fairs in the region.  In its 20th consecutive year of operation, the festival features a unique variety of local, regional and national artists.  Set in one of the area's most unique shopping destinations, Covington Plaza, the event augments the artists' displays with fine dining and great specialty shops that are a magnet for upscale customers.

Jazz music accompanies the high-quality art.  Thousands of attendees exude a spirit of excitement and camarderie with the exhibiting artists.  Artist hospitality is unmatched, making every artist feel welcome.  And as a special benefit, artists park right at their booths!

NOW ACCEPTING INQUIRIES.

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE ONLINE JANUARY 20, 2012

Deadline:
February 29, 2012

Notification:
April 6, 2012

Booth Fee Due:
May 18, 2012

For more details, artist's prospectus, and to apply, visit:
www.asheragency.com
Email inquiries to:
glendas@asheragency.com

You may also contact by telephone:
Glenda Stoppenhagen
800-900-7031
260-424-3373
 

TODAY - Cage Transmitted - Part 2 of Evening 2


Cage Transmitted: Part 2 of Evening 2
 
NYCAMS, 44 West 28th Street, NYC
Fri, Feb 24, 6:45pm est LIVE STREAM
 
Cage Transmitted: Part 2 of Evening 2 features the ever inventive crew Composers Inside Electronics (CIE), a group of composer/performers dedicated to the composition and live performance of electronic music, will present an engaging evening of electro-acoustic music by John Driscoll and Doug Van Nort.  The performance will include John Driscoll’s new “Speaking in Tongues” -  a duo work for a group of unusual instruments that use sound above our hearing to translate small physical movements into audible sounds.  Driscoll and Van Nort will also perform a collaborative improvisation using resonant objects to transform sounds and custom software that allows the performers to share and alter each other's signals.
 
John Driscoll is a sound artist and composer whose work focuses on spatial acoustics, new instruments, robotics, and compositions for unique architectural spaces.  He has performed world-wide with David Tudor, CIE, Douglas Dunn & Dancers, and as a solo performer.

Doug Van Nort is an experimental musician whose work explores the sculpting and radical transformation of his sonic environment. His instruments are custom-built electro-acoustic systems and digital processes, with an ear towards noise, immersion and free improvisation.  Van Nort performs solo and in the trio Triple Point with Pauline Oliveros and Jonas Braasch, and is currently research associate in music at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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ABOUT CAGE TRANSMITTED: Joining the worldwide celebration of the centennial of John Cage, Norte Maar collaborates with E.A.T. to present Cage Transmitted: 12 evenings of performance. These unique evenings will span the calendar year of 2012 and will include music, poetry, theater, happenings, visual art, and dance in an effort to celebrate and conjour the life of John Cage.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Call to Artists - Sausalito Art Festival

60th Annual
Sausalito Art Festival

   
Call to Artists

WHAT:   The Sausalito Art Festival is one of America's Top Ten Fine Art Festivals,      
ranked in both the 2010 Art Fair Source Book and Sunshine Artist Magazine.

WHERE: Just North of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge in Marinship Park,
             Sausalito, CA.

WHEN:  Labor Day Weekend
            Saturday, Sunday and Monday
            September 1 - 3, 2012

NOTEWORTHY:

*60 Years of presenting Artistic Excellence.

*Limited to 275 Fine Art Artists.
 *Combined gross sales for Fine Art Exhibitors is often over $2 Million due to high end theatergoers, worldwide tourism and a large audience of Fine Art Collectors from around the world.

*Cash prizes recognizing outstanding achievement.

 *Jury/Booth Fees include:
 *White canopy;
 *Assisted load-in and load-out;
 *Highly praised Artist & VIP Hospitality facilities including
   complimentary continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
 *Artist Relations "Concierge" Services and "booth sitters".
 
* Estimated attendance: 30,000 patrons over the Labor Day Weekend.

*Top name musical entertainment.

*Children's entertainment and hands-on art activities.

*National and regional advertising, public relations and social media campaign.  
  
 *Inclusion in festival program.

*Festival website promoting exhibiting Artists throughout the year.  

 *Gourmet food, fine wines, champagne and premium beers.  

*Free Artist parking within walking distance to the event grounds.

*Beautiful waterfront setting.

*For more details about the show, click HERE.
Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2012, the Sausalito Art Festival invites you to apply to participate as one of 275 premier artists showcased at one of the top outdoor Fine Art shows in the country.  Held annually over the three-day Labor Day weekend on Sausalito's spectacular waterfront, the Festival attracts more than 30,000 Art Collectors to celebrate the virtuoso talents of the finest local, national, and international Artists. Proceeds from the Festival benefit local non-profits through community grants, in addition to scholarships awarded to deserving Art students annually.

Application Available:
December 6, 2011 

Deadline:
March 1, 2012: $45 fee (non-refundable)
March 14, 1012: $100 fee (non-refundable)

Application through www.juriedartservices.com

Jury Date:
March 20-21, 2012

Notification:
April 5, 2012

Booth Fee Due:
May 3, 2012

For more details and Artist's prospectus, visit:
www.sausalitoartfestival.org

Email inquiries to:
Patrick Roberts
Operations Manager / Sausalito Art Festival

You may also contact us by telephone:

Call to Artists - Hermosa Beach ArtWalk '12




Hermosa Beach ArtWalk '12



Call to Artists

WHAT:  Art Festival  

WHERE:  Hermosa Beach, CA

WHEN:  Saturday and Sunday
             June 9 & 10, 2012

NOTEWORTHY:

* A two day celebration of original art with musical performances.

* Limited to 100+ fine artists.  

* Juried show.

* Application/Booth fees:  $5/$150(corner booths $200).

* Application is available at hbartwalk.com and is due April 1st for jury review.

* Friday set-up with convenient access to booth spaces.

Hermosa Beach is one of California's most beautiful beach communities and is a hot spot for tourists and locals during the summer months.  Hermosa Beach is the ideal art festival venue for visual art exhibitions and musical performances.  All artists applications are screened and selected by our Selection Committee.  The Art Walk includes art exhibits, musicians,  activities for kids and food.   The Art Walk is a non-profit event with the profit supporting  youth art.


NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

Online application and more information available at hbartwalk.com

Deadline:
April 1, 2012 for jury review.

Notification:
May 1, 2012

Email inquiries to:
Ron Pizer at ron.pizer@verizon.net

Deadline February 29th - Call to Artists - Art on the Lake

Art on the Lake 
Excelsior, MN
Call to Artists

WHAT:  Fine art and fine crafts festival

WHERE: Excelsior Commons, a 14-acre park on shores of  Lake Minnetonka

WHEN: Saturday, June 9, 10 am to 6 pm, and Sunday, June 10, 2012, 10 am to 4 pm 
              Set-up: Friday, June 8           

NOTEWORTHY:

*Limited to 225 juried artists

*Attendance 9,000 per day (2011 estimated by shuttle service, local police)*$1500 in artist awards; free single booth space in following year's show *Jury/Booth fees are: $25/$255 for single (10 X 10);$520 for double (10 X 20) - limited availability


*Artist amenities include: Complimentary breakfast both mornings; overnight security, bonded and insured; local police on-site throughout show hours; load-in and load-out assistance; complimentary artists' shuttles and free parking; excllent hospitality; excellent demographics.  


Art on the Lake enjoys a large and loyal following among art enthusiasts and residents throughout the Twin Cities and beyond.  Widely known as a fresh, well-organized and professionally marketed event, the show features outstanding artists from throughout the U.S. and features a repertoire of local emerging young artists.

Situated on 14-acres of manicured parkland, artists and visitors are just steps from Lake Minnetonka, where gentle breezes and colorful sailboats continuously refresh the beautiful landscape.  Remote parking with free shuttles, delectable food, a wine and beer tent, live music, friendly and well-trained volunteers.

Juried by knowledgeable art practitioners, the show's mission is to maintain the highest quality possible in a fun and beautiful outdoor environment.  Volunteers are responsive to artists' needs, and work diligently to provide top-notch hospitality.  The show celebrates its 32nd year in 2012.

Managed and hosted by the South Lake-Excelsior Chamber of Commerce

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

Deadline:  February 29, 2012

Application available online at: www.excelsiorartonthelake.com  or by contacting Art on the Lake, 952.474.6461