Call for performing artists for NVRC 2023 events season

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North Vancouver Recreation & Culture (NVRC) is pleased to present a call for artists for upcoming events for our 2023 season. NVRC is seeking performing, visual and multidisciplinary artists to join various events, which include ‘Artist Sessions’, ‘Live & Local’, and ‘NVRC Concerts’. For those who were born to perform or to share their love for the arts, NVRC is accepting applications for emerging, mid-career and professional artists in visual arts, music, dance, theatre and entertainment. All genres are welcome to apply.

NVRC events will run from April-September at various times throughout the week. These events are offered free to the public as a way to encourage community engagement, cultural richness and diversity. We provide the stage and promotion; you provide the talent!

Successful applicants of the ‘Artist Sessions’ series will bring unique and engaging experiences to a variety of audiences in North Vancouver neighbourhoods. Artists will be self-sufficient and provide any sound equipment, technical support and supplies as a part of their performance. Artists will be paid through an honorarium of $150 for an individual artist, $300 for a duo, or $500 for a group. Performances will be two hours in length.

Successful applicants of the ‘Live and Local’ series will bring unique experiences, workshops or performances to various audiences in North Vancouver plazas. They will be self-sufficient and provide any sound equipment, technical support and supplies as part of their performance or experiences. Performance opportunities may range from 30 minutes to two hours in length.

Successful applicants of the ‘NVRC Concerts’ series will bring energetic and engaging music performances to various audiences in North Vancouver plazas and parks. Sound equipment and technical support will be provided. Performances will be two hours in length.

Application deadline:
Email your interest to perform@nvrc.ca by March 31, 2023. In the subject line, please specify which series you are interested in: (1) Artist Sessions; (2) Live and Local; or (3) NVRC Concerts. Please include your availability and a link to either your website or a video of you performing. For ‘Live and Local’ and ‘NVRC Concerts’, please specify performance fee expectations. Please note ‘Artist Sessions’ are paid a set honorarium. Please, no phone calls; we will be in touch if we have any questions.

Contact:
Robin Wilson
Recreation Programmer 2 - Events
North Vancouver Recreation & Culture
perform@nvrc.ca