Call for Proposals 2022
The Kick & Push Festival is challenging artists to think outside the box in a series of a month- long artistic residencies which will culminate in an original, innovative, live happening to be experienced safely by our audiences this coming July and August.
Each residency will be composed of up to two weeks of creation, followed by one week of performance. Due to COVID-19, physical presence in Kingston is not required for either phase.
Proposals will be assessed according to the degree to which the audience experience is live, unique, innovative, and compelling. Successful proposals will be logistically feasible and will keep all those involved safe, abiding by Federal, Provincial and local health recommendations, and following our COVID-19 Policy. Proposals that involve Kingston-affiliated creators and/or regional content are especially encouraged. We are eagerly looking for both digital and analogue experiences, and welcome francophone, anglophone, and Indigenous content that spans diverse perspectives.
Each residency will be provided with staffing support, production costs and artist compensation up to $15,000 as per professional rates.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: June 3rd, 2022
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Each submission will include:
Primary contact information
Title of work
Project description
A step by step description of the audience experience
How the experience will adhere to a policy of social distancing
Projected timeline, budget & technical requirements
Support documentation (maximum of five images, documents and/or links)
Artistic statements or biographies
There is no application fee. creators will retain control of their work.
Projects currently under development that fit the criteria are also welcome.
Please submit using our online application form:
https://www.thekickandpush.com/proposals-2022
This document can be downloaded in .pdf format here.
For more information please contact:
Liam Karry, Artistic Producer
Kristen Leboeuf, Associate Artistic Producer
Waawaate Fobister, Curator – Indigenous Content