OPEN CALL
PERFORMANCE ART
Hosted by: The Adelaide Salon
Location: Brighton & Hove
Application Deadline: 10 November 2024
The Adelaide Salon is thrilled to invite UK-based performance artists at any stage of their career to apply for two unique performance opportunities. We are seeking innovative, and thought-provoking pieces that reflect diverse themes and artistic expression
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Option NR1: The Adelaide Salon: 24-Hour Performance (Brighton, December 2024)
This opportunity offers a chance to perform in a prime location window to the outside public in Brighton town centre, streamed live for 24 hours duration of the performances.
Key Details:
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The performance will take place in a public-facing window in one of Brighton's most prominent locations.
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Artists are encouraged to submit proposals for short or long durational performances.
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No direct audience participation will be permitted due to the nature of the space (please refer to Option NR2 for participatory performances).
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Due to the public setting, nudity is not allowed (please refer to Option NR2 for nudity-inclusive performances).
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Performances should not require major space modifications, heavy equipment, or the potential to stain or damage the space.
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Each artist’s performance will be streamed live.
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Post-performance, artists will be interviewed for the Adelaide Salon Archives and provided media exposure.
Fee:
No application or participation fees apply for this opportunity.
Option NR2: The Adelaide Salon: Edit (Monthly Art Evenings in Hove)
Join us for intimate monthly performance evenings, showcasing a range of art forms including performance, visual art, artist talks, poetry, and film.
Key Details:
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Performances will be staged in an intimate setting in Hove, among art exhibitions and other artistic presentations.
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We welcome both short and long durational performances across diverse subject matter.
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Audience participation is encouraged in this setting, and nudity is permitted where relevant to the work.
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Performances must not require major space modifications, heavy equipment, or potential to stain.
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After each performance, artists will be included in a Q&A session and interviewed for the Adelaide Salon Archives for further exposure.
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Artists may be invited to participate in future Adelaide Salon events depending on the relevance of their work.
Fee:
No application or participation fees apply for this opportunity.
How to Apply
To apply for either option, please submit the following materials to theadelaidesalon@gmail.com
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Performance Proposal: A description of your intended performance (500 words max), including concept, duration, and technical needs.
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Artist Biography: A brief background on your artistic career (300 words max).
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Work Samples: Links to previous performances or rehearsal footage.
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Technical Requirements: Any specific needs (lighting, sound, etc.).
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