What is Open Performance?
A program of non-curated shared showings of experimentation and work-in-progress, for artists at all stages of their development. The events are centered around an audience discussion moderated by a Movement Research Artist-in-Residence or an occasional guest, where we will experiment with different feedback methods to support and inform the artists' process.
How to participate:
Registration for Fall/Winter 2009 begins at 10am on May 6, 2009. Requests are accepted by email only, and we will not accept emails in advance of the registration call time. Sign up is strictly on a First Come, First Serve basis. There is no application process, as this is a non-curated program, and we strive to accommodate as many artists as possible. Simply email the Open Performance coordinator at openperform@movementresearch.org with your name, company name (where applicable), and preferred dates from the list below. Please give us as much availability information as possible. Also, please keep in mind that this is a studio venue, and is therefore low-tech.
Once the season has been programmed, you will be informed by email whether or not you have received a place and on what date you are programmed. Once you receive this email, you MUST REPLY, either to confirm or withdraw from the program or alternate list. In the event of cancellation, you must give 2 weeks notice or risk being unable to apply for the following season. Also, those who have been programmed in a given season are required to wait through the following season before applying again. For example, if you are showing work in this current season you are unable reply to the call and must wait until the call for Fall 2009. This helps us achieve our goal of accommodating as many artists as possible.Open Performance will take place at the DTW Studios, 3rd floor, September 2009 - January 2010, starting Wednesday, September 23rd, at 8pm.
Fall Dates for 2009 (every moderated showing falls on a Wednesday and begins at 8pm):
September 23, 30
October 7, 14, 21
November 4, 11, 18
December 2, 9, 16
January 6, 13, 20
Email openperform@movementresearch.org to sign up. Again, all requests will be honored equally on a first-come, first-serve basis. Slots go fast.....so be sure to email as close to the registration time as possible!!!