7a*11d Call for Submissions

[7a*11d Festival]

7a*11d 4th International Festival of Performance Art
October 23 - November 3, 2002

This is the text version of the call for submissions for 7a*11d's 4th
International Festival of Performance Art. The formatted version is also available online on
our website at http://www.7a-11d.ca

Organized by an unincorporated non-profit group of artists, the Festival
offers a series of events and artist projects presented in a festival
setting. Our purpose is to offer a professional showcase for new and
progressive performative works that fall outside the traditional boundaries
of established genres (theatre, dance, music etc.). Artist organizers will
select emerging and established artists of the highest quality from around
the world. We will consider a wide range of work, and are committed to
presenting both the breadth and depth of performance art as a genre.

Deadlines and entry fees:  Proposals must be received no later than January
15, 2002. All applications must include a $10 entry fee. If you wish your
materials to be returned, you must ALSO include a self-addressed stamped
envelope (SASE) or appropriate fees to cover packaging and postage for the
return of your documentation.

Please be sure to indicate the kind of setting that is most appropriate for
your work (e.g. indoor/outdoor site specific, industrial warehouse, white
gallery, black box theatre, etc.).

Send proposals to:

 7a*11d
 c/o  386 Delaware Ave.
 Toronto, Ontario
 CANADA   M6H 2T8
 http://www.7a-11d.ca
 email: performancefestival at hotmail.com
 telephone: (416) 538-9178

PLUS, New to 7a*11d:

Direct to Documentation
Live too far away to come to the Festival? We still want to see you! Send
us an edited tape [three (3) minutes or less] of your performance
documentation or performance for camera. All tapes submitted will be
available for screening in our videotheque and selected tapes will be
organized into a screening program. (VHS, CD or DV). If you wish your tape
returned, you must include a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) or
appropriate fees to cover packaging and postage.

CHECKLIST

 - Completed application form (see below)
 - Resume and biography (including short c.v. MAXIMUM 2 pages)
 - Description of work and artist statement
 - Support material
 - Self-addressed, stamped envelope or appropriate fees to cover packaging and
 postage for return of documentation
 - Registration fee of $10 (certified cheque or money order)
All cheques and money orders should be made payable to 7a*11d
(International Performance Art Festival)

7a*11d is pleased to acknowledge the support of the Canada Council, the
Ontario Arts Council, the Toronto Arts Council, and numerous artist-run
organizations, private and business sponsors. 7a*11d endeavors to pay
CARFAC  fees.

 ******INFORMATION FORM*********

1. ARTIST INFO
Artist or Group Name:
Contact Name:
Address:
Home Tel:
Bus Tel:
Fax Tel:
E-Mail:

2. PROPOSED WORK
Title of Proposed Work:
Length of Proposed Work:
Minimum Technical Requirements:

3. SHORT DESCRIPTION
Please provide a short description (under 100 words) of your proposed work.
If you wish, a more detailed description may also be included separately.
Applications that do not include the short description will be considered
incomplete.

4. DESCRIPTION, TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS, ARTIST STATEMENT

On a separate page, please provide a more detailed description of your
work. Include appropriate details about what happens in the piece, what
kind of setting or venue is required, any special concerns with regard to
audience, technical requirements, etc., as well as an indication of the
work's purpose or desired goals. An artist statement that outlines your
specific concerns or development is also encouraged.

5. RESUME AND SHORT BIOGRAPHY

On a separate page, provide a c.v.,  résumé or history of work. For grant
purposes, we require a c.v. NO MORE THAN 2 PAGES in length. You may ALSO
submit a longer c.v. if you wish. In addition, we require a short
biographical note suitable for publicity purposes.

6. DOCUMENTATION

Please include documentation of previous work in the form of slides,
photos, and/or VHS video, maximum of 10 minutes.  You may also include
other material such as URLs, CD-ROMs, audio cassettes, reviews, scripts and
storyboards as appropriate. The Festival will make every effort to return
material to all artists who include an appropriate return envelope and
postage (SASE), but we cannot be responsible for lost or damaged material.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A ONE-TIME POSTING. YOUR NAME HAS NOT BEEN ADDED TO
ANY ELECTRONIC LISTS.