Call for Artists
Artists as Facilitators Needed!
Designing Local is looking for artists to manage a Cultural Plan table at festivals throughout the summer. Selected facilitators will be responsible for picking up a festival package from Designing Local, setting up a station at each event, and interacting with attendees and sharing information about the Cultural Plan with participants. Selected artists should anticipate spending 3-4 hours at each event.
What is included in the festival package?
Designing Local will provide you with a festival package that includes the following:
Sign for table
Table (if not provided by festival)
Engagement posters
Project rack cards with web link
Small amount of printed surveys for people without access to mobile devices
Talking Points
Tattoos for Kids
Markers and Pens for Engagement Opportunities
How much will I be paid for facilitating each event?
Each artist will be paid $150 per event for facilitation. Artists are able to apply to facilitate multiple events if desired. Artists can indicate whether they prefer to be paid by check or Venmo.
Anticipated Events:
Stage Fest: June 1, 2019
Akron Zoo: Rhythm of Summer: June 1, 2019
North Hill Music Festival: June 8, 2019
Summit County Historical Society’s Family Event: July 13, 2019
Geek Fest and Comicon: July 20, 2019
Porch Rokr: August 17, 2019
Rubber City Jazz and Blues Festival August 23-25, 2019
This list is anticipated to grow as more events are announced.
How do I apply?
Send an email to Lauren at Lauren@designinglocal.com expressing your interest and the event(s) you are interested in facilitating. Letters of interest are due no later than Friday, May 24, 2019 at 12 noon.
Questions?
Email Lauren at Lauren at Lauren@designinglocal.com.
Other artists needed, too!
Designing Local also needs visual artists as part of the Akron Cultural Planning process. Learn more at the link below.