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We provide local artists local, regional, national, and overseas artists with gallery, screening, performance and lab space, other resources, efforts to secure critical press coverage, and freedom from commercial pressure. We are interested in supporting experimentation and risk-taking, and providing a forum for the vital exchange of ideas in a positive environment for artists and the public. YOUNG WRITERS OUT NORTH VSA Arts of Alaska and its Out North Theatre announces the inaugural year of YOUNG WRITERS OUT NORTH, a playwriting competition for writers aged 7-17, with a CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS. Young writers who are residents of Alaska are invited to write a play on the theme of Out North’s 26th Season: IN THE YEAR 2026.
Writers are encouraged to submit plays from 10 minutes to 1 hour in length. Plays may be written for the stage, to be staged environmentally (in a place outside of the theater), or to be broadcast over the radio. Writers should root their stories in VSA Arts of Alaska’s Mission Statement: To find and share cultural explorers whose ideas challenge and inspire; to raise up creative space where all generations gather and learn; and to champion, through the arts and humanities, people marginalized in our times. Submissions will be judged based on the following criteria:
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VSA Alaska FIRST PLACE receives a full production in Out North’s 26th Season. Ongoing Opportunities: Submitting Proposals for the SUPPORT of ORIGINAL WORK: Proposals are accepted at any time from non-Alaskan and Alaskan artists and curators for projects, exhibitions, installations, screenings, broadcasts, performances, readings, workshops, video productions, new original plays, dance, music, long-term residencies and other creative pursuits at ON. Please see Spaces for details about the ON facility. Proposals Must Be No More Than 2 Pages, and Address the Following:
Note to Non-Alaskan Performing Artists: Solo performing artists and small-scale easily-portable ensembles based outside of Alaska are invited to Out North after an Out North staff or board member has seen the artists perform live. Artists may make first contact via email, and should regularly inform ON of upcoming performances at festivals, showcase and other venues. NOTE TO DANCERS: our space is far from ideal for many dance works, but if you can perform on carpet over concrete with limited wing space, you are welcome to contact Out North. Out North may also be able to partner with Alaska Dance Theatre or other local groups or venue to produce a dance performance in a more suitable venue. DEADLINE: Ongoing. PROPOSALS must be submitted by email to art@outnorth.org. - Back to Top - Submitting Proposals for the UNDER 30 SHOWCASE: Proposals for Out North’s popular UNDER 30 performance showcase are accepted from Alaskans between the January and March prior to a run early in the following January. UNDER 30 provides opportunities for individual or collaborating artists to create and showcase original never-before-performed work with a running time of "under 30" minutes in length. This is not a play competition or festival; live performance works in all genres and hybrids -- including multi-media and cross-disciplinary works -- are welcome. The writer/creator and any director/choreographer must be a primary performer of the work. An artist selected for an UNDER 30 commission is not eligible for another Under 30 commission for a period of 2 years; but may be eligible for other work development funding through Out North and our partnering organizations for we strive for Under 30 to be a stepping stone to greater creativity, personal growth and societal expression. Selected proposals receive a modest commissioning fee and performance honorarium. Additionally, Out North provides each UNDER 30 project with technical, administrative, and marketing support for a run of 6 to 11 performances. Proposals Must Be No More Than 2 Pages, and Address the Following:
DEADLINE: March 31st, 2010. Proposals submitted after March 31st will be consider for replacement Under 30 productions, a later Under 30 or for productions outside the Under 30 program. PROPOSALS must be submitted by email to art@outnorth.org.- - Back to Top - Submitting proposals for INDEPENDENT PRODUCTIONS: Proposals for public presentations of independent productions of everything from well-known plays to original theatrical works of any kind (music, dance, poetry, stand-up, lecture, workshops, performance art, multi-media, film/video presentations) are welcome. This is a rental program, and the applying individual or organization is responsible for all production and promotion costs. Ticketing, technical and marketing options are available through Out North. All cost incurred through utilization of Out North staff, technology or from damage above and beyond normal wear and tear to the facilities, as well as theatre rent and other cost detailed in the rental contract will be subtracted from tickets sales prior to final settlement with the producing individual or organization. Proposals Must Be No More Than 2 Pages, and Address the Following:
DEADLINE: Ongoing. PROPOSALS must be submitted by email to art@outnorth.org. - Back to Top - Submitting Proposals for CO-PRODUCTIONS: Like the independent production guidelines, a co-production is open to the same staging possibilities from well-known plays to original theatrical works of any kind (music, dance, poetry, stand-up, lecture, workshops, performance art, multi-media, film/video presentations). But in a co-production Out North creates the environment that allows for un-established individuals and organizations to take to the stage with minimal risk. In a co-production Out North takes on many of the risks of producing while sharing ticket revenue with the co-producer. All division of financial and organizational duties of the co-producers will be detailed in a Co-production contract. All contractual obligations of Out North’s co-producer will be satisfied before final settlement. Proposals Must Be No More Than 2 Pages, and Address the Following:
DEADLINE: Ongoing. PROPOSALS must be submitted by email to art@outnorth.org. - Back to Top - Submitting Proposals for VISUAL ART and MEDIA: Out North has three galleries, one large-two small, as well as a lobby area; individuals and organizations are welcome to submitted proposals for an individual artist show or a multi-artist installation. As a general rule Out North has First Friday openings and art installations are approximately one month long. But on occasion longer or short terms are required to accommodate other events in the building. Proposals Must Be No More Than 2 Pages, and Address the Following:
DEADLINE: Ongoing. PROPOSALS must be submitted by email to art@outnorth.org. - Back to Top - Submitting Proposals for POETRY PARLEY: Poets interested in being featured in Poetry Parley may send their information to poetryparley@gmail.com.” - Back to Top - |
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