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Opportunity for Contemporary Dance Choreographers

Artis, a 501c3 nonprofit art organization that broadens international
awareness of contemporary art from Israel, is seeking a contemporary dance
choreographer with experience working with non-dancers to participate in a
two-week artist project in November 2013.

The project, which consists of an exhibition and performance series that
merges contemporary art, therapy and theater, will take place at Affirmation
Arts, a contemporary art venue in Manhattan from November 12-23, 2013. It
will be presented as part of Performa 13, an internationally renowned visual
art performance festival in New York City.

The selected performers will work closely with the artist, an improv performer,
and two professional psychotherapists to lead 10 nightly performances
(Tuesday through Saturday, 7-8pm). In each session, the choreographer will
work with a group of five audience members at a time.

Participation includes a few preparatory meetings with the artist in mid-
September and early November.

Apply
Please send a brief cover letter describing your interest in this opportunity and
relevant professional experience, along with a C.V. to Persis Singh, Program
Director, Artis at persis@artiscontemporary.org. No phone calls please.
Deadline for applications: August 30, 2013
Interviews will be held from September 9-13, 2013
Compensation: $1,000 project fee to cover two-week commitment of 10
performances and preparatory meetings with the artist
Artis 401 Broadway, Suite #803, New York, NY 10013 212.285.0960 artiscontemporary.org

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401 Broadway, Suite #803, New York, NY 10013 212.285.0960 artiscontemporary.org
Opportunity for Improvisational Theater Directors & Performers
Artis, a 501c3 nonprofit art organization that broadens international
awareness of contemporary art from Israel, is seeking a performer or acting
teacher with experience leading group improvisation sessions or directing
improvisational theater to participate in a two-week artist project in November
2013.
The project, which consists of an exhibition and performance series that
merges contemporary art, therapy and theater, will take place at Affirmation
Arts, a contemporary art venue in Manhattan from November 12-23, 2013. It
will be presented as part of Performa 13, an internationally renowned visual
art performance festival in New York City.
The selected performer will work closely with the artist, a dance choreographer
and two professional psychotherapists to lead 10 nightly performances
(Tuesday through Saturday, 7-8pm). In each session, performers will moderate
a group of five audience members at a time.
Participation includes a few preparatory meetings with the artist in mid-
September and early November.
To apply
Please send a brief cover letter describing your interest in this opportunity and
relevant professional experience, along with a C.V. to Persis Singh, Program
Director, Artis at persis@artiscontemporary.org. No phone calls please.
Deadline for applications: August 30, 2013
Interviews will be held from September 9-13, 2013
Compensation: $1,000 project fee to cover two-week commitment of 10
performances and preparatory meetings with the artist

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