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Release Date: Monday, May 5th 2014
First Night® Akron 2015 now accepting applications for performers
(posted 5/4/14)
Deadline for 19th annual New Year’s Eve event is July 25
Downtown Akron Partnership (DAP) is seeking regional artists to participate in First Night Akron 2015 on Dec. 31, 2014. Artist proposals may include, but are not limited to, music, dance, theater, puppetry, film, visual art/ installation art, interactive/participatory activities, strolling entertainers and make and take projects.
Performers appropriate for all age audiences - from children to baby boomers, and every generation in between - are encouraged to apply.
The selection process for applicants is conducted by committee and based on artistic merit, quality of support materials, technical feasibility and availability of funds. All artists and performers will be paid.
Interested artists and performers can visit firstnightakron.org/artistproposals to complete the application. Proposals are submitted online or mailed to First Night Akron, Greystone Hall, 103 S. High St., 4th floor, Akron, OH 44308.The deadline for proposals is July 25.
About First Night
Now in its 19thyear, First Night Akron is a New Year’s Eve celebration unlike any other. This family-friendly, alcohol-free celebration of the arts brings the community together to create lasting New Year’s Eve memories. The event features music, dance, theater, visual/interactive arts throughout multiple venues in Downtown Akron that entertain guests of all ages. For more information, visitfirstnightakron.orgor call 330-374-7690.
First Night Akron is a program of the Downtown Akron Partnership. The founding partners are the city of Akron and the Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com.
About Downtown Akron Partnership
The mission of Downtown Akron Partnership (DAP) is to promote and build a vibrant and valuable Downtown. DAP is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing people, activity, business and a thriving civic life to the heart of Akron. Through strategic marketing, clean and safe programs and management of Downtown's resources, the DAP works to promote Downtown as a gathering place in the center of our community.
DAP's members include property owners, business leaders and government officials who want to improve the image of Downtown as a safe, convenient location for businesses, working professionals and families. DAP is governed by a Board of Trustees as diverse as the interests of our city.