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Release Date: Wednesday, April 24th 2013
Deadline for Artist and Performer Applications for First Night Akron 2014 is July 26
April 22 - Downtown Akron Partnership (DAP) is seeking regional artists to participate in First Night Akron 2014 on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013. Artist proposals for this family friendly and alcohol-free event may include, but are not limited to: music, dance, theater, puppetry, film, visual art/ installation art, interactive/participatory activities, strolling entertainers, literary/storytelling/poetry activities and make and take activities.
All artists and performers will be paid. The selection process for all applicants will be based on the artistic merit, quality of support materials, technical feasibility of the proposal and the availability of funds. 
Interested artists and performers can go to www.firstnightakron.org/artistproposals to fill out the appropriate application. Proposals can be submitted online or mailed to First Night Akron, Greystone Hall, 103 S. High St., 4th Floor, Akron, OH 44308. Please keep in mind all proposals must be received by Friday, July 26.
About First Night
Now in its 18th year, First Night Akron is a New Year’s Eve celebration unlike any other. This family-friendly, alcohol-free celebration 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 www.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.