BE PART OF AMAZ!NG IN 2011

(Note that applications for Fringe performers will be available from November 2010, and the closing date will be toward the end of January 2011)

The National Arts Festival is calling for proposals for performances and exhibitions to be presented on the Festival's Main programme from 30 June to 9 July 2011.

We are looking for new and compelling work that raises the bar of excellence and innovation in the performing arts, visual arts and cross-disciplinary arts.

Detailed written proposals must be submitted to the Festival Director and must include:
* Background of the institution, artist or promoter submitting the proposal
* A narrative description of the production / performance /exhibition
* Brief narrative biographies of the principal artists
* An artistic statement motivating why the work should be presented at the Festival in 2011
* A preliminary budget

The following must also be included with the proposal:
* Theatre: a play-script or script in progress
* Music: CD / DVD
* Dance/Physical Theatre: DVD / Video
* Visual art/exhibitions: a portfolio (if applicable) or full details of the exhibition that is being proposed
* Performance art/cross disciplinary art: CD/DVD and any other materials that will support the proposal

The Festival Director is available for consultation for further guidelines about submitting proposals.
Proposals must reach the Festival Director no later than Friday 19 August 2010.

Proposals can be delivered to us in one of the following ways:
Fax: 046 622 3082
Email: ismail@nationalartsfestival.co.za
Post: PO Box 304, Grahamstown, 6140, South Africa