Performing Arts Application

Festival 2005

Labor Day Weekend, September 3^rd, 4^th & 5^th

Go to the Performing Arts Application Form

Who we are

Tapestry Arts is a nonprofit organization that strives to create interaction between communities and the arts. Toward that end, the festival celebrates creativity by providing access to the arts for a large cross-section of the public. Proceeds from this annual event support arts programs in schools, community centers and shelters throughout the year in the San Jose area.

Entry Requirements

1. Submit the attached application, postmarked by April 20, 2005. You MUST submit a promotional pack including a demo CD/cassette or video bio and photograph.  The scheduling information, stage plot and equipment requirements must also be filled out completely. Any application with missing promos will NOT be juried and will be ineligible for consideration. Past performers must submit new materials — they are not retained by Tapestry from prior years.

2. All applicants will be categorized by performance type and juried according to a point system based on performance quality and availability.

3. Accepted artists will be contacted for scheduling by May 6, 2005.

4. Final scheduled performance times will be mailed to performers with their contracts.

5. Sign and return your contract no later than May 31, 2005.

What we’re looking for

Tapestry is looking for the best that our community has to offer! That includes children’s entertainment, music (classical, world, new age, rock, jazz, folk, blues, choral, salsa and more), dance and theatre. We also encourage applications from composers of original music.

Community Outreach

Tapestry welcomes community performing arts groups to its stages. Community groups and arts organizations are encouraged to submit an application. Please call 408.494.3592 if you have any questions.

• Audience of 250,000 during the 3-day festival

• Payment of honorarium

• Professional sound and staging

• Media attention: Tapestry secures more than $300,000 in media sponsors annually including The Mercury News, Mix 106.5, KBAY & others.

• Accepted artists may sell their recordings, T-shirts etc. (Tapestry will provide a table and chairs for this purpose)

• Performers will NOT be allowed to perform unless a valid contract for Tapestry Arts Festival 2005 is on file by June 1, 2005.

• If you or your members belong to a performing union, Tapestry requires that you submit a release for your services and participation from your board or union representative.

• Each stage will have appropriate technical equipment for that venue. Special needs must be reviewed by festival organizer and are subject to Tapestry’s written approval.  In addition, Tapestry reserves the right to make sound level adjustments at all times during the festival.

• Tapestry will provide 2 load-in vehicle passes ONLY, per group per performance slot. Because of City code restrictions, there will be NO exceptions; extra vehicles are subject to towing.

• Dressing room space is not available at all stages.

• NO vehicles are allowed on any grass area. Violators will be responsible for any and all damages incurred.

• Tapestry does not return recorded material without a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Materials will be held until September 16, 2005.

Performing Artist Timeline

Performing Artist Checklist

Print out and send in with your promotional materials, mail to:

Molli Pasquinelli, Performing Arts Coordinator

Tapestry Arts, 255 N. Market St., Ste. 124, San Jose, CA 95110

molli@tapestryarts.org                              www.tapestryarts.org

Go to the Performing Arts Application Form