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Release Date: Monday, June 29th 2015
First Night Akron 2016 now accepting applications for performers
Deadline to apply for 20th annual New Year's Eve event is July 31
Downtown Akron Partnership (DAP) is seeking regional artists to participate in the 20th annual First Night Akron on Dec. 31, 2015. 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 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 31.
About First Night
Now in its 20th year, 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, visit firstnightakron.org or 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.