ArtStarts Showcase (February 26 & 27, 2018)
Application Form - Deadline October 26, 2017
Part 1/7: Important Information
1. Online Application Process
All applications must be submitted through this online application form only.Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. If you are having difficulty using this form, please contact us for assistance.
This online application form is designed to be completed in one sitting. For this reason, we recommenddownloading the working copywhich is in Word document format before beginning the online form. Once you have gathered all your information in the working copy, allow approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour to complete the online version.
Only use the provided Previous and Next buttons to navigate through the steps of your online application. Do not use the browser's back button, as you will lose the information you have already inputted.
☑ Yes, I understand the online application process.
2. Application Guidelines
Please make sure you have read and understood the information provided online atartstarts.com/showcase-applicationincluding eligibility requirements.
☑ Yes, I have read and understood the application guidelines.
3. ArtStarts Showcase: Rubric for Assessing Artist Applications
Download and review the rubric used to access all applications. Please note that Showcase artist applications are assessed by a jury made up of artists and educators. The following criteria form the basis of their assessment.
NOTE: Your application will be reviewed by individuals who may know nothing about your practice or your show. Please be sure to present your information in a clear and concise manner to aid with the jury's selection process. Applications that score 6/9 or higher will be considered for Showcase.
☑ Yes, I have read and understood the rubric.
4. Artist Service Agreement 2018: Booking and Touring
☑ Yes, I have read and understood to the Artist Service Agreement.
Part 2/7: Application Checklist
Please check the following items to indicate you have read and understood the requirements for applying to the ArtStarts Showcase:
☑ I am available to Showcase on February 26 and 27, 2018 in Vancouver, BC.
☑ I am a resident of Canada.
☑ I am aware that the Showcase application fee is $75.
☑ Application Materials: 1-2 videos. (The primary video is of the show I am applying with. Duration of video must be 5-10 minutes long.)
☑ Application Materials: Artist CV
☑ Application Materials: Know-Wonder-Learn Chart (KWL). (Download guide: http://artstarts.com/assets/uploads/documents/artstarts-kwl.pdf and template: http://artstarts.com/assets/uploads/documents/artstarts-kwl-template.doc)
☑ Application Materials: 3 reference letters. (Applicable for new artists only.)
Part 3/7: Application Streams
Welcome to the 2018 Showcase Application. This year, we are pleased introduce two ways to present at the upcoming ArtStarts Showcase. Please use the following chart to identify whether you qualify for Application A or B.
SHOWCASE APPLICATION STREAMS
Application ANEW ARTISTS OR SHOWS
/ Application B
ON YOUR RADAR
What is it?
· 9-minute slots to present at the ArtStarts Showcase.
/ What is it?
· 5-minute slots to present at the ArtStarts Showcase.
How many spots are available?
· 30
/ How many spots are available?
· 8
Who can apply?
· New artists.
OR
· Artists currently on ArtStarts’ Artists on Tour Directory who are applying with a new show. (Note: New show submissions are subject to confirmation by ArtStarts.)
/ Who can apply?
· Artists currently on ArtStarts’ Artists on Tour Directory.
AND
· At least two years have passed since you last showcased (i.e. you did not showcase in 2016 or 2017).
AND
· Not applying with a new show.
What are the application fees?
· $75
/ What are the application fees?
$75
☑ I am applying for Application A / ☑ I am applying for Application B
Part 4/7: General Artist Info
Contact Info
Note: Artists must be residents of Canada.
Name of Artist/Group _____
Primary Contact
First Name _____
Last Name _____
Street Address _____
City _____
Province _____
Postal Code _____
Email _____
Phone Number _____
Alternate Number _____ [not required]
Your Show
Are you currently listed in the ArtStarts Artists on Tour Directory? Yes / No
If yes, when did you last Showcase with ArtStarts? _____
Are you applying with a new show that has never been Showcased with ArtStarts? Yes / No
What is the name of the show you are applying with?
Discipline [Select One]
· Dance
· Interdisciplinary
· Music
· Storytelling
· Theatre
· Writing
· Visual Arts
· Film Video
· Other
· If other discipline, please enter details: _____
Performance run time [Select One]
· 60-minute performance
· Single-day workshop
· Multi-day workshop
· Other
· If other, please enter details: _____
Number of touring artists in company, including stage manager and/or technicians? _____
Language
Can you perform your entire show in fluent French? Yes / No
Is your show in a bilingual format (both French and English)? Yes / No
Audience
Which grades is your Showcase performance is most suitable for?
☑ Primary (Grades K-3)
☑ Intermediate (Grades 4-6)
☑ Middle (Grades 7-9)
☑ Secondary (Grades 10-12)
What is the maximum audience size for your performance/workshop? _____
Note: General audience sizes range between 400-600 people. If your show/workshop requires an audience size that is less than this, please clearly identify that.
Artist Fees
Lower Mainland $ ___
Fraser Valley and Howe Sound $ ___
Vancouver Island Lower $ ___
Vancouver Island Mid $ ___
Vancouver Island North $ ___
Interior $ ___
Kootenays $ ___
North $ ___
Remote $ ___
Fee Range $ ___ to $ ___
Note: Fees are based on a schedule of two performances per day. If you are applying with a full-day touring workshop, remember that you are only able to offer one per day. If you are unsure about an appropriate fee range, please feel free to consult with the Program Manager.
Availability
You must be available to tour BC schools for at least 4 weeks (including at least 3 weeks outside the Lower Mainland).
Yes, I am available. / No, I am not available.
You must be able to Showcase on February 26 and/or Feb 27, 2018.
Yes, I am available. / No, I am not available.
Part 5/7: Application Materials
Video
Video requirements:
· Must be 5-10 minutes long.
· Must be an online video (e.g. YouTube or Vimeo). DVDs will NOT be accepted.
· Must showcase the performance you hope to present in schools.
· Performances held in front of school audiences are preferred.
· Must be a live recording.
· Pre-recorded music over footage will not be accepted.
· Exceptions apply to artists currently on ArtStarts’ Artists on Tour Directory, and professional theatre companies with new shows in early stages of production.
This video will be used to:
· Understand the expression of your art form.
· Assess whether your performance is rehearsed and refined.
· Assess your stage presence and ability to sustain audience engagement.
Primary Video Link: _____
Secondary Video Link: _____ [not required]
Artist CV
This CV will be used to:
· Assess technical artistry.
· Assess alignment with definition of professional artist (Canada Council definition).
Upload one PDF or Word Doc. If you have multiple items, upload a ZIP file. [Choose File]
Know-Wonder-Learn Chart
This KWL Chart will be used to:
· Assess whether you concept is strongly articulated by the art form.
· Assess whether your concept is compelling and well developed.
Upload one PDF or Word Doc. [Choose File]
Reference Letters
For example, reference letters from schools performances, festivals or professional peers.
If you are currently listed in the ArtStarts Artists on Tour Directory, reference letters are not required. For all other artists, three reference letters are required.
Upload 3 letters as PDF or Word Doc. [Choose File]
Part 6/7: Understanding Your Art Practice and Show
Art Practice
Describe your art practice.
[300 words max]
Concept and Relevance
Describe the concept of the performance or workshop you wish to tour in schools.
[300 words max]
Describe the intended purpose/message of your performance.
(e.g. To explore a specific art form in depth and share one’s passion for it; To explore a social justice issue and teach its significance to young audiences; To explore cultural practices through the arts and share worldly forms of expression with young audiences; etc.)
[300 words max]
Describe how your performance is relevant for young audiences.
[300 words max]
When did you first develop this show? Describe the process of developing this show.
[300 words max]
Execution and Engagement
Describe the different opportunities for student engagement.
[300 words max]
Other
If there is anything that has not been asked that is essential to understanding your application, provide it here.
[300 words max]
Part 7/7: Payment and Next Steps
Final decisions will be shared via email in December 2017.
Should you be accepted into the Showcase, the following steps will be required:
· Pay the annual registration fee of $300 CDN. Additional costs apply to subscribe with more than one show.
· Agree to the terms stated in the Artists Services Agreement.
· Artists must complete the Criminal Record Check process, as outlined onartstarts.com/showcase-application
☑ I have read and understood the steps listed above.