OPEN CALLS
*TRANS, NONBINARY, AND GNC CREATIVES: TIP JAR BAZAAR
Celebrate845 is calling out to Trans*, Nonbinary, and GNC creatives living in New York's Hudson Valley region who are seeking funds for their transition-related goals and/or accessibility and survival needs. We intend to provide a virtual platform called "Tip Jar Bazaar" (like a virtual shopping mall) for creatives to boost their aid requests and promote their goods and services. There will also be a component called "Tip Jar Le Soir" that holds space for creatives who may need to exhibit their offerings live via performing or through demonstration or conversation.
Acceptable goods or services can include but are not limited to: body care products, drag, candles, accessories, recipes, clothing, pottery, tarot readings, food drink or snack items, art work or art commissions, massage or bodywork, homewares, tattoos, hair or makeup services, music, poetry, etc. We are open and excited to see what you have to offer! Please note that this is a virtual offering and does not have any in-person components.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Sunday, August 21, 2022 at 11:59PM EST
For full information or to apply, click the button below.
MUSICIANS / SOUND ARTISTS: BANDCAMP
Take Care Recording Co. has collaborated with Celebrate845 to launch our own BANDCAMP page. This effort is taken on in the hopes of furthering power for oppressed artists, offering virtual stage and resources in one the major creative industries without succumbing to poisonous platforms. The page will host an ever-growing collection of songs, albums, demos, pieces, tapes, and more from around the 'Valley, plus collaborations with TCRCo.
We are so excited to occupy this new realm and will soon offer open calls to artists to share work their work through our hub - free of charge. For now, check it out, enjoy your stay, and support some local living artists while you're on there (especially if it's a Bandcamp Friday, where artists get full funds). If you're a marginalized artist in the 845 with a Bandcamp, contact us about listing a single on our platform.
Interested? Email Celebrate845@gmail.com for more info.
PERFORMERS/PRESENTERS: (VIRTUAL) OPEN MICS
Are you a marginalized person interested in performing or presenting your creative work? Our open mics are now happening in the virtual realm! Performers must sign up in advance. Each performer gets up to 7 minutes max to do their thang. Performers of all kinds are welcome and can be from anywhere since we aren't bound to physical space. Shows will be streamed live online via Instagram Live. See our Upcoming Events for dates.
Interested? Contact us via the button below or DM us on Instagram. Please include:
- What date you'd like to perform
- What you'll perform (music, poetry, etc.)
- Your Instagram handle
- Your name and pronouns
*Note: a wi-fi connection and Instagram account (yours or someone else's) are required to perform. We realize that not everyone has access to these things and that virtual programming, while expansive, can also be limiting. Assistance is available! If you require support, please contact us.
HOSTS: (VIRTUAL) OPEN MICS
Celebrate845 is extending the invitation to our community to join our Open Mic Host roster. Great for folx looking to practice holding space & public speaking. Super fun way to support & connect with new people via the arts.
Hosts should live in the Hudson Valley NY and identify as part of a marginalized population.
Compensation: free merch!
Interested? Email Celebrate845@gmail.com for more info.
VISUAL ARTISTS: ARTIST OF THE WEEK (ON HOLD RIGHT NOW)
We are honored and hyped to be working with @TheManyIlustration to bring you our Artist of the Week series via Instagram! The Many will post a local marginalized artist we think you should know (if you don't already!) on their Instagram page. The aim of this collaboration is to foster community and connection in the digital realm AND spice up your feeds with some awesome art.
Applications are rolling. If you're interested in being featured, please email TheManyIllustrations@gmail.com with subject line "ATTN: AOTW" and the following information:
- Your name (how you'd like it displayed) & pronouns
- General location (we prioritize those who live or work in NY's Hudson Valley)
- Social media handles
- A 4-7 sentence bio
- Three examples of the work you'd like shared
Note: follow The Many Illustration too see if they are active.
***This collaboration is currently on hold while The Many is taking a restful pause.
For opportunities that we did not organize but are amplifying, visit our Opportunities highlight on Instagram
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