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Arts Festival on Pier 36 - Call for Artists
Community Board 3 is now soliciting applications for artists and art groups to exhibit or perform on Pier 36 at Montgomery Street. The pier is 16 feet wide and approximately 1/5th mile long, with a view of the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges, the Statue of Liberty and three of the Waterfalls.
We are looking for technically simple, FREE events to contribute to this diverse and exciting downtown community. The pier will be available for programming from July 12th – September 28th, 3-8pm.
It is a great opportunity for artists to show work in a very unique site-specific location for free. All scheduling is contingent upon approval by Community Board.
Please contact Eliza Laytner for an application at: artsonpier36@gmail.com
Preference will be given to Lower East Side, East Village, and Chinatown groups and residents of all ages. Funding is not available for projects. No storage, changing facilities, or stages will be provided, but publicity and press will be taken care of.
Possible types of events:
- Theatrical performance
- Dance performance
- Musical performance
- Live music
- Art exhibitions/installations/education
- Youth activities
- Performance Art
- Poetry readings
- Circus/Vaudeville acts
- Workshops
- Photographic exhibitions
