National Arts Festival 2014 Fringe opens
for applications
The National Arts Festival, Grahamstown is
now accepting applications for Fringe productions wanting to take part in the
2014 edition of the Festival.
The Festival will take place from July 3 to
13, 2014.
The National Arts Festival Fringe is unique
in South Africa in that no selection criteria are applied – participation in
the Fringe is open to everyone. The Fringe has mushroomed in size since its
inception in 1979 when a diminutive 10 events comprised the Fringe – it now
consistently boasts over 350 events across all the arts genres.
Disciplines include children’s theatre,
film, comedy, drama, physical theatre, dance, cabaret, visual art, performance
poetry, music theatre, and the full scope of music genres.
The National Arts Festival, now in its 40th
year, has proved its sustainability and has grown to be one of the leading arts
festivals in southern Africa. Its objectives are to deliver excellence;
encourage innovation and development in the arts by providing a platform for
both established and emerging South African artists; create opportunities for
collaboration with international artists; and build new audiences.
“The 2014 edition of the Festival promises
to be a particularly exciting one, with the 40th anniversary of the Festival
coinciding with our country marking 20 years of democracy. As always, we’re looking
forward to programming a diverse selection of productions and we’re on hand to
help with any queries that artists might have before the closing date,” said Zee
Nweba,Fringe Manager.
Application for the 2014 Fringe can be
submitted, via the Festival’s website www.nationalartsfestival.co.za.
Interested artists, performers, directors and producers can also request
application forms and information booklets from the Fringe Office by email - fringe@nationalartsfestival.co.za,
phone 046 603 1103, or fax 086 233 2119.
The deadline for registration is January 17,
2014.
The National Arts Festival is sponsored by
Standard Bank, The National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund, The Department of
Arts and Culture, The Eastern Cape Government, The National Arts Council, City
Press and M Net.
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