Open Audition Call im:print 2024
“Any form of art is a form of power; it has impact, it can affect change – it can not only move us, it makes us move.” – Ossie Davis
The Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) is excited to announce a call for artists to create material for im:print 2024, a multidisciplinary showcase that weaves the personal stories of Indigenous, immigrant, newcomer and settler artists. im:print 2024 will be a performance that celebrates diverse talent and raises important questions about Identity, Equity, Belonging and Social Justice. Our world is in a state of flux, and it is clear that deep and meaningful change needs to be made if our communities are to be truly safe and welcoming places for Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour (IBPOC). We seek to challenge current beliefs, to be a catalyst for structural change and to reconnect people in community. After the success of both im:print 2019 & 2022, we look forward, once again, to working with community artists to produce another powerful performance.
“Art should comfort the disturbed & disturb the comfortable.” – Cesar Cruz
Do you have a story to share that gives voice to your lived experience?
A story that comments on our world today?
Who?
Dancers, musicians, poets, actors, writers, singers, storytellers, and performative artists (open to Greater Victoria residents only). All selected performers will be paid an Artist Fee.
What?
Create a 2 – 6 minute performative piece that is a personal, honest, provocative story of your experience or that comments on what you see around you. We are looking for stories that make us feel; that take us out of our heads and into our hearts. Stories that celebrate your identity or stories that question the status quo and your place in community.
When?
Monday, June 3, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm and Saturday, June 8, 10 am – 12 pm
Rehearsals will take place on weekends in August and September, and the final seven performances will be staged during the first and second week in October 2024.
How?
To express interest in participating and to be put on the Open Audition Call List email Paulina Grainger, ICA Manager of Arts, Equity & Community Engagement
We will contact you to schedule an audition time.
Project Creative Team and Artistic Facilitators: Performers will work with a director and a creative team of diverse artists and facilitators including Monique Salez, Krystal Cook, Yasmine Kandil, Francis Matheu, and Paulina Grainger.
This project is funded by United Way Southern Vancouver Island, and Canadian Heritage.
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