From September 25 to October 10, 2010 the world comes to the Kentucky Horse Park for 16 days of the best equestrian sporting activity on the planet. Known as the equestrian Olympics, the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ are comprised of the world championships for eight equestrian sports.
To welcome our visitors and give them the opportunity to experience the sights and sounds of Kentucky without leaving the grounds of the Horse Park, the Kentucky Experience will feature nearly 25,000 square feet of exhibits, displays, products, entertainment, food and art from across the commonwealth. The area will include a welcome center, courtyard, and exhibit, product and entertainment pavilions.
The Kentucky Experience Performance Stage will showcase a selection of quality performances by Kentucky artists including both professional and community/school performers. Applications are being accepted from Kentucky artists to perform on the Kentucky Experience stage during the Games. Performances will consist of 45 minute sets, with breaks in between performers. The schedule for performances will be determined following review and approval of applications.
An online directory of artists selected to perform for the Kentucky Experience will be developed by the Kentucky Arts Council, and will include a schedule of performances. Each artist selected will have their own page through this site that includes a bio, photograph, performance descriptions and booking information.
Applications will be reviewed using the following criteria:
1. Artistic Excellence (70%)
2. Performance Experience (30%)
Professional artists may apply, including individual artists, companies or groups in dance, theatre, music, storytelling or other performing disciplines. Performers whose repertoire consists primarily of covers of contemporary music or songs that are not in the public domain are not eligible to apply. Community or School groups consisting of non-professional performing artists may apply.
All applicants whether professional artists or community or school groups must be full-time Kentucky residents at the time of application, and remain full-time residents during the World Equestrian Games September 25-October 10, 2010.
Individual applicants – must submit a copy of two of the following at the time of application for proof of residency:
Groups/Ensembles - the majority of the group must be full-time Kentucky residents at the time of application, and remain full-time residents during the World Equestrian Games September 25-October 10, 2010. For proof of residency a copy of two of the following must be submitted for the lead artist(s) at the time of application:
All applicants must be U.S. citizens, or lawfully admitted to the U.S. for permanent residence or have permission from the Department of Homeland Security to work permanently in the U.S.
Professional performers will be paid $200 per performer, with a maximum of $1200 for any group or ensemble. In addition, mileage will be reimbursed at the Kentucky state government rate at the time of performance.
Community/school groups will be reimbursed for mileage at the Kentucky state government rate at the time of performance.
To access and complete the application, please go to: artscouncil.ky.gov/guide/prog3/kep_app.pdf
| Application postmark deadline | December 15, 2009 |
| Review of applications by panel | February, 2010 |
| Applicant notification | March, 2010 |
| Performance schedule | September 25-October 10, 2010 |
Applications must be postmarked by the December 15, 2009 deadline or hand delivered to the Kentucky Arts Council office no later than 4:30 p.m. on that date. Packages dated with internal postage meters will not be accepted. Stamps.com and other commercial providers of postal services do NOT provide an official U.S. Postal Service postmark and their metered postage will not be accepted. Late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances and will be returned. Faxed applications will not be accepted and incomplete applications are unlikely to be considered.
Note: Due to postal regulations, all packages over 16 ounces must be given directly to a postal clerk at a post office, and not dropped in a postal box.
Biographies, work samples and promotional materials are required for this program. They must be submitted in accordance with the following instructions:
Biographies
Biographies are an important part of the panel review. The biography tells the panelists who you are, where you are from, your performance style, group members’ names and instruments (if applicable), venues in which you have performed, other performers with whom you have performed, important projects in which you have been involved and any other relevant information. This can be written for an individual or for a group collectively. You may include the biography in your press kits.
Work Samples
Work samples are the primary means by which panelists assess artistic and professional quality. Please consider your choice of work samples carefully in relation to the program’s Review Criteria. Be sure to also describe important points about the quality, scope and depth of your work in the application narrative.
Do not submit masters or one-of-a-kind recordings.
Work samples and support materials will not be returned.
Work samples should support the selected discipline or medium. Applicants must submit work completed within the past three calendar years (January 1, 2007-November 20, 2009).
All work sample CDs and/or DVDs must be labeled with the artist's name, and the title and running time of each piece. Provide four (4) copies of all work samples submitted.
Dance, Theatre and Storytelling: Submit up to three (3) different samples of performance work. Performances may consist of individual pieces or a series. The three samples may be combined onto one DVD if chapters are provided. Four (4) copies of this DVD must be submitted. If chapters are not provided the work samples must be submitted on three separate DVDs. Four sets must be submitted for a total of twelve DVDs. Samples may be completed works or excerpts of no more than ten minutes.
Music: Submit up to three (3) different work samples compiled on one CD. Four (4) copies of this CD must be submitted. Samples may be completed works or excerpts of no more than ten minutes and should demonstrate proficiency in the proposed art form.
All promotional and marketing materials are reviewed by the panelists. Materials will be used for promotional and marketing purposes for the Kentucky Experience Pavilion. Please note the following suggestions regarding promotional packets and the requirements regarding promotional photographs:
Photographs
Photographs are very important and should be of the highest quality possible. If performers want their photographs to be used in promotion, then the photographs must be of publishable and reproducible quality. Poor quality photographs reflect poorly on the professionalism of the artist and will result in reduced scores from the panelists reviewing applications.
There are many opportunities for using both color and black and white photographs. It is suggested that performers submit color as well as black and white photos available for promotional use.
Press Kits
Professional artists must submit four (4) copies of a press kit; if possible, community and school groups should also submit four (4) copies of a press kit.
The following suggestions are made to help you prepare materials that are generally contained in a standard press kit. These materials don't have to be expensively produced, but they should be clean copies, neatly assembled in a folder and easy to read. A press kit usually contains the following elements:
Optional Application Materials
If selected for the Kentucky Experience Performance Stage, the above materials may be used on the related Web sites and in other promotional materials.
General Format Requirements
A panel of professional performers and presenters, knowledgeable about contemporary and traditional performing arts, will review all applications.
Tamara Coffey
Individual Artist Program Director
502-564-3757
Ext. 479
E-mail: Tamara.Coffey@ky.gov
Kentucky Arts Council
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Frankfort, KY 40601-1987
Phone: 502-564-3757
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FAX: 502-564-2839
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Created: 11/30/2009