May 11: Tennessee Arts Commission conference
Applications for Tennessee artists to showcase their talents are available at www.arts.state.tn.us. Artists will need to submit a press photo and sample of their show (CD or video) along with their application. Applications must be postmarked by Friday, March 12. There is no application fee. Artists who are chosen for the showcase will be paid a travel honorarium.
The goal of the conference is to provide technical assistance to Tennessee artists and showcase music, dance and theater productions that are available to tour throughout the state. There will be three two-and-a-half-hour showcase productions throughout the day which will allow each chosen artist about 10 minutes of material. The evening showcase will be open to the public and filmed for public television stations statewide.
Nationally recognized consultant Jeri Goldstein, who is president of the artist management and publishing company New Music Times Inc. and author of “How to Be Your Own Booking Agent,” will lead a helpful three-hour session for artists on how to market themselves. She will also be available for the remainder of the day for individual consultations free of charge.
Registration is free to all Tennessee residents, whether you showcase or not. For more information, call Kaine Riggan, director of performing arts, at 532-9801 or e-mail to [email protected]
The Tennessee Arts Commission is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to ensure the citizens of Tennessee have access to and participate in the arts.