Apply to Participate in Northwest Folklife's Commons

Do you or your organization have fun, child-focused arts activities that you would like to demonstrate as part of the 2010 Northwest Folklife Festival? Apply today for the chance to be included in this great event. Details about the process are included below, or for more information, contact Daniel Atkinson, Folklife Festival Outreach Coordinator.

Joel Ballezza

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Northwest Folklife is looking to add some new programming to Folklife Commons for the 2010 festival (May 28th-31st).  The Folklife Commons is a family-friendly area located in the green space south of the Space Needle and east of the Pacific Science Center. The Folklife Commons includes:

• Hands-On Activities Area – These booths offer craft and educational activities to encourage Folklife audiences to try their hands at something new. Past activities have included: Italian lawn bowling, making mosaics, mural painting, and circus tumbling. We look for a mix of activities that attract a variety of ages.

• Folklife Discovery Zone – This is an outdoor workshop space where younger Folklife participants can learn new skills, such as dancing, playing music, storytelling and more.

If your activity is included this year, Northwest Folklife will provide the booth (with sidewalls), tables and chairs for your activity, as well as grid mat to protect the grass. Northwest Folklife will also provide one 8’x2’ sign with your organization name and activity on it. You may bring additional signage and promotional materials and are encouraged to decorate the booth.

 

CALENDAR OF DEADLINES:

Applications Due                                    Friday, January 29, 2010 (late apps considered)

 

Tech Information Due                              Friday, February 12, 2010

 

Publicity Materials Due                           Friday, February 26, 2010

 

Confirmation Packets Mailed                   Week of April 19, 2010

 

Background Check Info Due                    Friday, May 7, 2010

 

If you are interested participating or would like more information, please contact Daniel Atkinson at (206) 684-7015 or daniel@nwfolklife.org