A Handy Guide to the Performance Call for Art

14213583807_575310a8d7_mThe Seattle Erotic Art Festival facilitates many unique platforms for performance art— from staged performances to smaller, more intimate showcases to roving and immersive experiences. In particular this year, the Festival invites interactive projects, short stage performances, and “pop-up” ambient performances to come and delight our audience. Preference is given to art that is edgy and risky in content; this is not the place to “play it safe”. Our attendees come to the Festival to see and experience art that is typically inaccessible in their local venues; preference is given to new or underrepresented works.  All performers will be compensated.  Compensation is varied and negotiable.

Submission Guidelines:

  • Artists must make their submissions between December 1 and February 22, 2016. The submission deadline is February 22, 2016 at 11:00pm (PST). Be sure to have all of your information entered correctly, as you will not be able to access the system after the deadline.
  • Performers may be asked to attend an audition, date TBA.
  • Accepted performers must be at least 21 years old by April 22, 2016.
  • Artists may only submit performance art of their own creation.
  • Please include the following information in your artist profile and proposal:
        • Legal name (If performing as an ensemble, please select one representative for the submission process)
        • Professional/performer name (if different from legal name). Your professional/performer name will be used in public facing promotions.
        • Performer bio
        • Promotional photo (If submitting as an ensemble and no group photos exists yet, please indicate this)
        • Performance description (250 words max. List below includes items you may wish to address, and is not comprehensive):
          • Theme(s)14420265573_35ab155b84_m
          • Mood and other general aesthetic qualities
          • Subject matter
          • Performance format
          • Duration
          • Number of performers
          • Costuming
          • Props/set pieces needed (and whether you will be able to provide them)
          • Technologies used
          • Influencing works, artists, techniques, etc.
        • Supporting materials (please include all available):
          • Video (YouTube link preferred)
          • Music you will want played or style you can perform to (if applicable)
          • Performer website URL
          • Artist statement
        • Information that you will need to supply if your proposal is selected:
          • Photo
          • Electronic file of Music (if applicable)
          • Lighting and other staging needs

As always, we’re looking forward to the magical, evocative, and sensual performances you dream up. Submit your proposal today at our Submission Portal. Good luck!