Call for Nominations: Performing Arts Ensembles from Algeria, Egypt, Kenya, and Tanzania Deadline: October 20, 2014 Third season of Center StageSM fosters cross-cultural understanding This is a worldwide open call for nominations of performing arts ensembles in all disciplines (dance, music, theater, multidisciplinary) from Algeria, Egypt, Kenya, and Tanzania for tours to the U.S. with Center Stage. Four to six individual month-long tours will take place during the period of June to December of 2016. Artist Selection Criteria: • Demonstrate high artistic quality and accomplishment. • Have an interest in engaging with U.S. communities, including youth, through public and in-school performances, workshops, discussions, artist-to-artist exchanges, and social events. • Are comprised of two to nine ensemble members (artists and staff) living in one of the countries listed above. • Have previous touring experience but have rarely been seen in the U.S. • Have an ability to communicate electronically via email and/or Skype, and a working knowledge of English and/or access to translators. Nominations may be submitted by any individual or organization knowledgeable about performing arts ensembles in these four countries including, but not limited to artists and their representatives, presenters, arts organizations, public agencies, and U.S. embassy personnel. Interested performing arts ensembles may also nominate themselves. Nominations of ensembles working in contemporary forms are strongly encouraged. Click here for the nomination form: surveymonkey/s/CenterStageNominationsSeason3 More information centerstageus.org/blog/nominations_open_center_stage_season_3 Deadline: October 20, 2014 Center Stage is made possible by the U.S. Department of States Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, administered by the New England Foundation for the Arts in cooperation with the U.S. Regional Arts Organizations. General management is provided by Lisa Booth Management, Inc.
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