Deadline: August 18th, 2006 by 4pm
The Cultural Arts Division of the City of Manhattan Beach Parks and
Recreation Department will host its 11th Annual Arts Festival on Sunday,
September 10th. The goal of the Arts Festival is to celebrate the arts
by providing a place where adults and children alike can participate in
the arts in new and interesting ways, at no cost.
Artists are invited to propose workshops, installation pieces,
sculptures, new media projects, performance pieces, or host
demonstrations that are suitable for children but will also engage an
adult audience. Proposals should be an original concept, be executed
creatively, and have vision. Projects will be conducted/ displayed
continuously throughout the day. Artist will have a designated area
during the festival in which to display/conduct/ interact with festival
goers. Electricity can be provided by the City upon request.
Eligibility and Budget
Artists demonstrating professional experience in workshop facilitation
are eligible to submit a proposal. Artists must be able to work well
under pressure and have excellent people skills. Artist will be paid a
total of $240, and up to $300 per activity will be designated for
supplies. Maximum total compensation is $540 including supply costs.
The city will reimburse artists for supply costs, provide storage,
provide help for the preparation of supplies, and delivery of supplies
to festival site can be arranged with 3 weeks notice. When planning
your proposed activities, keep in mind that all projects are free to the
public and that you will handle approximately 30-40 guests per hour.
