The Old First Ward Arts & Heritage Festival is seeking regional artists and musicians to display/perform on Saturday, October 17.
This year’s theme for the festival is ‘Samhain – Between Worlds’ :
Samhain – “Between Worlds” inspired by the ancient Gaelic tradition, a seasonal festival marking the transition from harvest into winter and a time traditionally associated with gathering, remembrance, storytelling, nature, and the changing relationship between light and darkness.
The annual festival, held in the shadow of the grain elevators along Republic Street, has become a highly anticipated tradition in a relatively short period of time.
“The OFW Arts & Heritage Festival is also calling for artists and musicians to create site-specific artwork and host hands-on workshops during the family-friendly celebration of art, music, and Old First Ward culture and heritage.” – Organizers
Old First Ward Arts & Heritage Festival
Republic Street, between Tennessee Street and Vandalia Street
Saturday, October 17, 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
CALL FOR IMMERSIVE ART & MUSIC WORKSHOPS
Artists, makers, performers, storytellers, educators and creative practitioners are invited to develop and lead participatory workshops and activities that align with Samhain, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. during the festival and with up to $800 provided for workshop hosts.
CALL FOR SITE-SPECIFIC ARTWORKS
The OFW Arts & Heritage Festival invites artists to create site-specific installation work that aligns with Samhain, to be on display during the festival. The stipend for site-specific work is up to $1,500 per submission.
APPLY HERE — Deadline: September 10
The Old First Ward Arts & Heritage Festival is sponsored by the Assembly Office of Patrick Burke and hosted by the Old First Ward Community Center with support from Arts Services Initiative. The festival is an all-weather event, with no rain date planned. Food and beverages will be served. Learn more.