Open Call for Performing Artists
Red Deer, June 28, 2011 – Red Deer College is hosting an open call for local performing artists for a showcase performance in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Arts Centre in conjunction with Alberta Arts Days 2011.
This showcase will kick off the celebrations on October 1, 2011 on Mainstage at the RDC Arts Centre.
This call is open to residents of Red Deer and Red Deer County only. To submit an entry, artists must complete the open call entry form and provide the supportive materials outlined in the form. All disciplines and genres are encouraged to submit. There is no submission fee. The deadline for submissions is Monday, August 1, 2011. Artist submissions will be juried by a community panel, and a line-up of artists from a variety of styles and disciplines will be chosen to perform at the showcase.
The 2011/2012 season at RDC represents the 25th year of performance and instruction within the Arts Centre. It has showcased hundreds of performances over that time and presented arts within the community of Red Deer. The Arts Centre 25th Anniversary Launch weekend, September 29 - October 2, will feature family-friendly cultural activities and a free evening showcase highlighting local artists, with events throughout the city, and concerts at the Mainstage each night.
More information about the 25th Anniversary Celebrations of the Red Deer College Arts Centre can be found on the RDC website.
Information on Alberta Arts Days can be found at http://www.albertaartsdays.ca/
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RDC is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Arts Centre. First opened in 1986, this state-of-the-art community performing arts centre has housed the training of over 40,000 actors, technicians, musicians, filmmakers, and dancers that contribute to the vibrant arts and cultural scene of Alberta. 25 years has culminated in approximately one million audience members who have been entertained, taught and delighted during more than 5,000 performances and events.
About RDC: Red Deer College has served the needs of students and the community for more than 45 years. With greater than 75 programs to choose from, we pride ourselves on providing a practical education, in a genuine and sustainable learning environment. Our 7,800 full-time and part-time credit students and more than 13,000 continuing education students are at the core of everything we do. RDC – when you get here you understand.
For more information on RDC, please visit our website: www.rdc.ab.ca
For additional information, contact:
Kevin Sharp, Event Coordinator
403.506.4343 | kevin@sharpent.net
OR
Lani Ledingham, Public Relations Consultant
RDC
403.342.3218
lani.ledingham@rdc.ab.ca