Awaji Art Circus 2016 - Call for performing artists (Japan)
Type
Biennial/Festival
Category
Performance
Status
Archived
Deadline
May 14, 2016
Application Fee
Not Available
Host
AWAJI ART CIRCUS
Location
Awaji, Japan
【Awaji Art Circus Objective】



Awaji Island, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is considered to be the Island of Japan’s Origin and is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and tasty food. However, in recent years, the island faces serious issues such as population outflow as well as decreasing birthrate and aging population.



Based in Awaji Island, Awaji Art Circus (AAC) has three distinct missions:



1) One is to bring about increase in population flow and local economic consumption leading to regional vitalization whilst utilizing local resources. 



2) The other is to let the world know the appeals of Awaji Island and more broadly Japan. AAC aims to become a new local tourism attraction and attract people from within and outside of Awaji Island.



3) Last but not least is to develop art and culture on Awaji island and to create a chance for Japanese people to get to know international art of different genres.  







Here’s where all of you talented international artists come into play! We ask all of you from around the world to:



1) Stay in Awaji Island and entertain visitors with your performance at various locations on the island; 



2) Experience and enjoy the appeals of Awaji Island and be the messenger as you spread the word about the island through SNS etc.



Through AAC we aim to give opportunities for artists around the world to get to know Japan, gain new experience at a new place and interact with artists of various genres, as well as to contribute to fostering personnel in the field of art.



【Recruitment Details】



<Location> Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan



 <Duration > September 23, 2016 (Fri)～November 2, 2016 (Wed) 



 <Details>



A)Perform



B)Write on online media such as SNS, blog etc. to let the world know the appeal of AAC/Awaji Island/Japan! (daily)



C)Proactively participate in Japanese cultural experience programs and exchange events



 

【Conditions of Participation】



1)Open to artists of all performing genres



2)Non-Japanese citizens only



3)Open to all artists over 18 years old. Both professionals/amateurs are eligible. Groups (participating member shall be three maximum) and individuals are both welcome.



4)Artists who can adjust their performance to suit any performance venue.



5)Artists who are willing to write about Awaji Island as well as their everyday experience and performance etc. on blog, SNS etc. daily.



 

【Deadline for application:】May 15, 2016



【How to apply】



A) Documents:



1. Application Form



2. Performance Proposal



3. Performance video and photo (which reveal your performance for AAC 2016)



*Video uploaded online (YouTube, Vimeo etc.) Alternatively, please send your video via file-sharing service such as WeTransfer.



*One facial photo and 3~5 performance photos (must be 1 MB or more). Please also send via file-sharing service.



*Please note that artists who fail to attach the link with video in their applications will not be eligible for selection.



4. Terms and Conditions (signed)

 



B) Method:



Download Application Documents from AAC Website (http://en.awajiartcircus.com/opencall2016.php) and send by email or post to the following address respectively.



Email: awajiartcircus@pasonagroup.co.jp



Address:



4F, Business Development Department, Pasona Group Inc.



2-6-4 Otemachi, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, Japan 100-8228



 

【Support provided by the Organizer】



A)Performance fee: 200,000 yen (after tax)　*Per person in case of a group



B)Transportation cost: up to 100,000 yen



C)Meal: Breakfast and dinner will be provided in buffet style for free. Other meals shall be individually prepared by the artist.



D)Accommodation



E)Support staff



F)Traveler's insurance



 

【Contact details】  



E-mail: awajiartcircus@pasonagroup.co.jp