The Performing Arts Center Eastside (PACE) seeks to select artists for several opportunities to participate in the 2023 Bellwether Arts Festival.
Donor Name: Performing Arts Center Eastside (PACE)
State: Washington
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Type of Grant: Program
Deadline: 05/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,500 and up to $1,000
Details:
These art experiences will all uniquely and dynamically explore the Bellwether Theme: “Tech and the Arts: An Innovative Dance.”
This opportunity is a partnership between PACE, the City of Bellevue, and selected artists to showcase local arts and experiences, both in person and on digital platforms, as part of the Bellwether Arts Festival.
- Digital Wednesday Presentations: Selected artists will work with PACE to present art and digital experiences which will be featured on social media channels. Artist stipends for the 90-minute online arts experience is $1,000 and up to $500 in a materials and equipment stipend.
- Live Saturday Presentations: One artist or group of artists will work with PACE to present an art in tech experience which will be featured at a public space in Bellevue. Artist stipend for the 2-hour in person experience is $1,500 and up to $1,000 in a materials and equipment stipend.
What they are looking for
- For Digital Wednesday Presentations: Electronic art (digital, film, new media, video, etc.) that highlights how the arts and technology feed each other and can be displayed online. The 90-minute digital presentation will be pre-recorded, will highlight the Bellwether theme, and will exemplify artistic and technological excellence. The Digital presentation is a partnership between PACE and selected artists where both parties agree to cross promotion. Unless specifically requested by the artist to be removed by a mutually agreeable date, content featured on PACE’s social media channels will not be deleted and will continue to be available on social media channels in perpetuity.
- For Live Saturday Presentations: In person presentation that highlights how the arts and technology feed, challenge and advance each other. Think big – video poetry, music experimentation with virtual and in person dance, Voice Over and AI – the sky’s the limit! The 2-hour live presentation is a partnership between PACE and the chosen artist or arts group and will be appropriate to perform in a public space such as a downtown park or courtyard. Before submitting, artists should establish a relationship with their preferred performance location site and have confirmation on its availability. Location sites within the Grand Connection are encouraged. Other sites can include a park, a business campus or the like but must be located near a bus stop, have ample parking, and should be considered a high foot traffic location for maximum exposure.
Selection Criteria
Artists will be selected based on the following criteria: artistic merit and compelling expression of Bellwether’s theme “Tech and the Arts: An Innovative Dance.” Artworks that contain violence, profanity, or nudity will not be considered for display.
For more information, visit Bellwether Arts Festival.
