Calls for Artists
Performing Artists

Calls for Performing Artists

The Asian Arts Initiative, a community arts center in Philadelphia, is always seeking artists and ideas for upcoming performance seasons. By hosting multi-disciplinary performances and film screenings, we hope to initiate dialogue about community issues and showcase Asian American artists in disciplines including spoken word, music, dance, film, and theater.

We are especially interested in work that will raise relevant issues and spark discussion in Asian American communities. Themes in the past have included: Art as Resistance; Live Traditions, Contemporary Issues; Queer N' Asian; Women of Color, Women of Conscience. Past performers have included: Noel Alumit; Maura Nguyen Donohue; Suheir Hammad; I Was Born With Two Tongues; Karmacy; Yellow Rage; Denise Uyehara.

To be considered as a performer for our season, please send us:

Performer Artist Application

1. Contact information: name, address, phone, and email.
2. A description of the work that you hope we will present [Max: 1 page]:
   1. Is this an already existing work, or something that you propose to create? What artistic medium(s) do you envision? What's the estimated length of the performance/screening/reading?
   2. What are the issues and /or themes that your work primarily addresses?
   3. What audiences are you hoping to reach?
   4. In conjunction with your performance, are there any additional activities you would be prepared and interested in scheduling (i.e. guest workshop, audience discussion, artist feedback/critique)?
3. Schedule and fees:
   1. Our season generally extends from September through May. Please tell us your scheduling availability and/or preferences.
   2. What artist fees and/or transporation costs would you need us to cover?
4. A bio or résumé for each artist involved in the project including personal information: education, awards, past performances, and any workshop facilitation experience. [Max: 1 page per artist]
5. An artist statement, describing what motivates your current work, any artistic influences and political concerns, how your background impacts your vision as an artist. [Max: 1 page]
6. A work sample: Good-quality audio or video CD/DVD or other work samples that will help us clearly understand your artistic vision and your ability to carry out the proposed project.

Please note: We will not consider your work if we do not receive work samples, as described above. Include self-addressed stamped envelopes if you would like your materials returned.

Please send all materials to:

Chon Phoeuk
Asian Arts Initiative
1219-1223 Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 557-0455

For more information, contact info@asianartsinitiative.org