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chashama Windows Program Application, Summer 2008

 

A Little Information About the Windows Program:
The Windows Program is a hallmark public art initiative of chashama, enlivening vacant storefronts with multi-disciplinary performances and visual installations.  There is no limit to what you can do in a window: Butoh dance, paint portraits, display visual art, modern dance, puppetry, the list is infinite!  The program creates an ideal situation for artists to further develop new and old work in a flexible environment.  Performances and installations may be interactive, allowing audience members to creatively contribute to the work made and form a relationship with chashama artists.  Through presenting work in unexpected public places, the Windows Program helps build a broader audience for contemporary art and performance.

 

Currently we are accepting applications for our window performance stage at 266 West 37th Street.
This window space is located on a highly visible Garment District block, and it is fully equipped with theatrical sound and lighting.  For a complete floor plan and technical specs, please go to http://www.chashama.org/266w37/index.php.

 

Timeline & Conditions:
*Artists will be granted space for 1-4 week residencies, RENT FREE; please stipulate if your proposed project requires a specific term of residency.
*Artists will be awarded a $50 stipend at the end of their residency. 
*chashama will provide technical assistance in an advisory capacity ONLY; artists must be capable of installing, teching and de-installing their own projects!
*chashama will assist artists with creating and distributing a press release.
*Please visit www.chashama.org/programs.php#cwg for complete application information including our Windows Program application form, which is downloadable.  
*Artists will be required to pay a $75, fully-refundable security deposit.
*For more information, please email your questions to Performing Arts Programming Director, Risa Shoup at risa [at] chashama.org.

 

Deadline
For projects beginning June 15th through September 30th, 2008, applications are due into chashama?s offices by  5PM on May 15, 2008.

 

MAIL OR DELIVER COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO:
chashama, ATTN: Risa Shoup, Performing Arts Program Director,
201 East 42nd Street, Suite 3225-29, New York, NY  10017

 

Required Application Materials:
* completed application form, downloadable from:    http://www.chashama.org/programs.php#cwg
* resume
* 1-2 page project proposal
* 1 page technical requirements
* work sample (CD/DVD of video or digital images, photographs; NO VHS)
* OPTIONAL: a drawing of how you plan to use the space

 

Note:  chashama no longer returns submitted materials.
*Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
*Faxed or emailed applications will not be considered.
*Late applications will not be considered. Allow ample time for mailed applications.
*chashama is not responsible for lost or misdirected applications. 
* If English is not your first language or another circumstance prohibits you from filling out an application, please call 212.381.851 ext.26