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APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2016 FORD THEATRES PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

LA COUNTY ARTS ORGANIZATIONS ARE INVITED TO BE A PART OF THE FORD GRAND REOPENING SEASON

Program Participants Present Performances During the 2016 Summer Season

Deadline to Apply is August 26

The Ford Theatres will reopen in summer 2016 after undergoing major infrastructure improvements and amphitheatre stage reconstruction. Unlike a typical presenting venue, the Ford Theatres summer season predominantly features a wide range of LA County artists and producers who participate in the Ford Theatres Partnership Program.

Applications are now being accepted for the Ford Theaters Partnership Program, whose purpose is to support Los Angeles County nonprofit arts organizations, independent producers and producing collectives by co-producing and co-presenting their performance in the historic 1,200-seat John Anson Ford Amphitheatre.

Program guidelines and application are available at fordtheatres.org/opportunities http://fordtheatres.org/en/opportunity/apply. The deadline to apply is August 26, 2015.

The Partnership Program provides a shared risk/revenue model, marketing, front of house and production support, and access to skill building opportunities and practical knowledge necessary to successfully present in a 1,200-seat performing arts facility. Program participants are selected through a competitive application process and reflect on stage the cultural and artistic diversity of the people of Los Angeles County. Events selected through the Partnership Program will be part of the 2016 Ford Theatres grand reopening season.

Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to attend a gathering to learn about the application process, financial structure and requirements of the program. This evening of roundtable discussions will take place Monday, June 15 at 6:45 p.m. Online webinars on how to submit a competitive proposal will take place on July 8 and July 29, specific information provided on the website. To register for the gathering and to sign up for information on the webinars, please email fordtheatres@arts.lacounty.gov or call (323) 856-5793.

The Ford is seeking applications for a broad range of categories including, but not limited to, alt-rock, ballet, cabaret, circus, classical music, film, hip-hop, jazz, multimedia, modern dance, theatre, world and folk music, and world dance. Similar to a grant program, applications for the Ford Theatres Summer Season are considered on a competitive basis.

ABOUT THE FORD

At 1,200 seats, the Ford Theatres creates an intimate concert experience that is a favorite among Angelenos. Each summer, the Ford hosts a diverse roster of events representing music and dance styles reflective of the communities that comprise Los Angeles County. Ford summer season events are presented in partnership with Los Angeles County arts organizations and producers. Unlike a traditional presenting model, these organizations apply to be part of the season and receive significant marketing, production and front of house support while keeping the majority of box office proceeds. Located in a County regional park in the Hollywood Hills, the Ford is owned by the County of Los Angeles and operated through a three-way partnership between the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Ford Theatre Foundation. Fordtheatres.org http://fordtheatres.org/index/.

ABOUT THE LA COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION

The Los Angeles County Arts Commission fosters excellence, diversity, vitality, understanding and accessibility of the arts in Los Angeles County, encompassing 88 municipalities, and provides leadership in cultural services. The Arts Commission funds 380 nonprofit arts organizations through a $4.5 million grant program, implements Arts for All, the regional initiative dedicated to restoring arts education to 81 public school districts, programs and operates the Ford Theatres, funds the largest arts internship program in the country and manages the County’s civic art policy. The Arts Commission also produces free community programs, including the Emmy® Award-winning LA County Holiday Celebration for public television. www.lacountyarts.org http://lacountyarts.org/.