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OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS
ON provides 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.
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.
IN NO MORE THAN 2 PAGES, ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING:
- Describe the project, including community inreach activities that can be offered. What will take place? What is the duration?
- Who is involved? Artists with disabilities are especially welcome, thanks to the support of VSA arts.
- What resources (time, space, equipment, personnel, marketing, administration, shipping, travel, housing, funding, fees) will ON need to provide for the project? Be as specific as possible.
- What resources (equipment, personnel, shipping, funding) will you as an artist provide for the project? Be as specific as possible.
- When will the project need to take place? List several options, if possible.
ATTACH BIO OR RESUME AND CONTACT INFO FOR EACH ARTIST AND/OR CURATOR.
Include web site info and any links of press reviews/articles.
Do NOT send any slides, scripts, press kits, videos or other recordings unless requested by ON. Unsolicited materials will not be returned. Requested material can be returned if requested; this service will be at the expense of the artist, unless prior arrangements are made.
Note to Non-Alaskan Performing Artists: Solo performing artists and small-scale easily-portable ensembles based outside of Alaska are invited to ON after an ON 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 ON. 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.
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SUBMITTING PROPOSALS for the UNDER 30 SHOWCASE:
Proposals for ON’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 ON 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, ON provides each UNDER 30 project with technical, administrative, and marketing support for a run of 6 to 11 performances.
IN NO MORE THAN 2 PAGES, ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING:
- Describe the project. What will take place? What is the duration (remember under 30!)?
- Who is involved? Artists with disabilities are especially welcome, thanks to the support of VSA arts.
- What have you seen at ON and how has this influenced you as an artist?
- What commitments/responsibilities do you (and any project partners) have between December 26 and January 18? A daily commitment is required from the Sat. before opening through opening for technical rehearsals in the Out North theatre.
ATTACH BIO OR RESUME AND CONTACT INFO FOR EACH ARTIST.
Do NOT send any slides, scripts, press kits, videos or other recordings unless requested by ON. Unsolicited materials will not be returned. Requested material can be returned if requested; this service will be at the expense of the artist, unless prior arrangement are made.
DEADLINE: March 31st; although our goal is to choose four Under 30 proposals submitted before the March 31st deadline, we will continue to accept proposals. 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.
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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.
IN NO MORE THAN 1 PAGE, ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING:
- Describe the project. What will take place? What is the duration?
- Who is involved? (provide contact info)
- What date(s) and times would be needed?
- How will the project be funded? What funds are already committed?
- Include web site info and any links of press reviews/articles.
Do NOT send any slides, scripts, press kits, videos or other recordings unless requested by ON. Unsolicited materials will not be returned. Requested material can be returned if requested; this service will be at the expense of the artist, unless prior arrangements are made.
DEADLINE: Ongoing.
PROPOSALS must be submitted by email to art@outnorth.org.
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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 assuming done of the artist development of the production, in exchange for a 50-50 ticket sales split
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.
IN NO MORE THAN 1 PAGE, ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING:
- Describe the project. What will take place? What is the duration?
- Who is involved? (provide contact info)
- What date(s) and times would be needed?
- How will the project be funded? What funds are already committed? li> Include web site info and any links of press reviews/articles.
Do NOT send any slides, scripts, videos or other recordings. Unsolicited materials will not be returned.
DEADLINE: Ongoing.
PROPOSALS must be submitted by email to art@outnorth.org.
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SUBMITTING PROPOSAL 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.
IN NO MORE THAN 1 PAGE, ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING:
- Describe the installation. Is there a theme? What is the medium(s)?
- Who is involved? (provide contact info)
- What date(s) are desired? Are there alternative dates?
- How will the project be funded? What funds are already committed?
- Include web site info and any links of press reviews/articles.
- Artists with disabilities are especially welcome, thanks to the support of VSA arts.
Do NOT send any slides, scripts, press kits, videos or other recordings unless requested by ON. Unsolicited materials will not be returned. Requested material can be returned if requested; this service will be at the expense of the artist, unless prior arrangements are made.
DEADLINE: Ongoing.
PROPOSALS must be submitted by email to art@outnorth.org.
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OUT NORTH INVITATIONALS
Out North has three galleries, one large-two small, as well as a lobby area, Out North Invitationals could be in several different forms.
- Open Invitational Here ON will have an open call for all artists to submit new or classic work of open theme and medium in a non-judged show.
- Themed New Work Open Invitational Here ON will have an open call for all artists to submit new or classic work in a theme but open medium in a non-judged show.
- Member’s Art Here ON makes a call to our members and fellow art lovers to bring a favorite piece of art to share with all Out North patrons.
- Out North Themed-Challenge Invitational Here ON will have an open call for all artist to submit new work in an ON chosen theme but open medium in a judged show.
Each artist submitting work must be a current member at the time of submission and throughout the exhibition period. (Membership is open to all; click on DONATE to pay your annual membership of $25 or more, or mail your membership check payable to Out North to 3800 DeBarr Road, Anchorage, AK 99508.)
All Out North curated shows require that Visual art be ready to hang or display. There are no size restrictions. ON does not have display cases, so for security purposes the submission of very small pieces (jewelry, ivory, etc.) is not recommended unless the artist can provide a suitable display case. All visual art work must be for sale, and the price must include a 30% commission for ON. (Acceptations to this rule will be made for traveling exhibits and of course the Member’s Art Show.)
DEADLINE: As dictated by call for art.
ART must be submitted as dictated by call for art.
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