FESTIVAL IN NEW YORK CITY!!! ---Call for GLBT Performing Artists and Groups

Call for Artists to submit Proposal-Applications to participate in the
International GLBT Performing Arts Festival, New York, NY October 14-17, 2010

Traverse Arts Project: TAP, a non-profit Arts organization in Philadelphia, PA is pleased to announce this Call for Performing and Creative Artists to participate in the International GLBT Arts Festival, scheduled for October 14-17, 2010, and will take place in New York City.

Emerging Arts professionals from around the world are eligible to apply for consideration to be presented in the 2010 International GLBT Performing Arts Festival. Ensembles are also highly encouraged to apply. This includes Choirs, Bands, Orchestras, and Dance Companies. Ensembles may also send individuals or delegates as representatives from their groups to do performances in the event the entire group is not able to attend.

NOTE: Ensembles and Musical artists are encouraged to create performances that include repertoire from their current seasons, or present/repeat one of their summer concerts as part of the festival. Learning special repertoire is not required. Ensembles who are interested in participating, yet not able to apply for the 2010 festival due to commitments, may use this application to apply for the 2011 and/or 2012 festivals.

All are encouraged to submit proposal-applications with well-developed performance and exhibit ideas. Arts professionals and ensembles in Music, Dance, Theater, Dramatic Arts, in all styles from Classical/Traditional Arts to Contemporary Arts are welcomed.

The festivals goal is to promote the careers and visibility of independent, emerging and moderately established artists that identify as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Straight Ally of the GLBT Community. The festival also seeks to use the Arts for Social Change regarding issues affecting our contemporary world, especially, but not limited to, the GLBT Community. All performances are open to the general public, and the presented artists are compensated with a generous portion of their ticket sales revenue. Ticket sales are handled by a unique service which makes ticket purchase available online or by phone.

The first annual festival was successfully held in Philadelphia, with many community leaders in attendance at events held over a 4 day period. Local press coverage during the week of the first annual Festival included the May 28, 2009 issue of Philadelphia’s Citypaper, which featured the festival’s founder and director as the cover story with a 6 page article, and nearly many advertisements about the festival. Additionally, the festival was highlighted heavily in the Late May issue of Philadelphia Weekly. Internationally recognized sponsors of the 2009 festival included Marriott Hotels, Crowne Plaza, Citibank, ZipCar, ICON Magazine, and Rain Vodka. We anticipate a growth in support and sponsorship for the 2010 Festival.

The decision to locate the festival in New York was made, in order to interest more Arts professionals and groups. It is anticipated that even more interest will be in place for the New York festival


Festival and Meeting logistics
There will be centrally located official hotel for the festival, which will sponsor a number of receptions and parties for the Artists and patrons who attend. The hotel will also offer tremendously discounted groups rates for Festival participants and attendees.


For more information, including how to apply
For individuals or groups interested, the application is available from the Festival’s Executive Director. The application should be considered a proposal, and have a very clear and concise idea for your performance. Please contact T. Desiree Hines, Executive Director of Festivals at tdh@traversetheater.org for an application. A non refundable $75.00 application fee is required to process your application. Applications will be due by April 1, 2010.