..::The O'Shaughnessy ::.. at the college of st. catherine

- ARTISTS -
THE O'SHAUGHNESSY / WOMEN OF SUBSTANCE
SERIES 2006-2007 - CALL FOR PROPOSALS -

Since the fall of 1996, The O'Shaughnessy has embarked on a series of community partnerships to bring "Women of Substance" to the College of St. Catherine. The series was created to reflect the College's unique status as an important gathering place in the Upper Midwest for women and their families. We are seeking mutually beneficial partnerships with Minnesota Artists and arts organizations as we expand this highly visible and successful initiative. Up to 3 Minnesota Women of Substance projects will be selected to be presented by The O'Shaughnessy as part of The O'Shaughnessy Presents 2006-2007 season and we continue to actively solicit partnerships for our national/international Women of Substance series. Past Minnesota Women of Substance projects have included In the Heart of the Beast, Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre, WildFire, Kalavala and Ragamala Music and Dance Theatre.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS:

The O'Shaughnessy at the College of St. Catherine's Women of Substance series is committed to excellence and diversity, all of the disciplines in the performing arts are encouraged to apply. We are committed to arts education and audience development and actively seek ways integrate with the College's curriculum. Projects can be solo performers, companies, groups and/or collaborations. In order to be eligible for consideration, individuals and groups must be professional artists, with a minimum of a five year track record including public performances where paid admission and critical reviews were part of the performing experience. Re-mounts of existing works is permissible. ALL MATERIALS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JANUARY 21, 2006 to be considered.

GUIDELINES:

- A one page cover letter that has a paragraph that establishes your eligibility.
- A one page summary of you proposal that describes the work you would like to have presented
- A one page biography/resume of each of the primary artists
- A video tape or audio tape example of your work
- A brief outline of your technical needs or an existing tech rider
- A brief packet of supporting materials which MUST INCLUDE critical reviews and press stories
- Return postage envelope for any materials you mark "please return"

Additional Information:
The O'Shaughnessy welcomes the opportunity to talk to artists, executive directors and curator about proposed projects. Please contact Jamie Ryan, Executive Director at 651.690.6925 or jmryan@stkate.edu

THE FINE PRINT:
Please Note: The O'Shaughnessy has two seating configurations: 654 or 1740. IT IS A BIG HALL and not appropriate venue for less established artists. It is unlikely that any project will have more than a three night run in the hall. Rehearsal and tech time will be scheduled at the discretion of hall management. No funds will be available for project development or production costs. Artists and groups will negotiate fees and/or box office splits directly with hall management. Projects will be selected on a competitive basis with preliminary notification by March 1, 2006. Factors include: 1.) fit with the mission of The O'Shaughnessy and the series; 2.) artistic quality and diversity of the series; 3.) ability to draw audiences and improve community through arts education and audience development. The O'Shaughnessy is committed to presenting and promoting quality events in a financially responsible manner that are integrated with the college's mission, serve the college's core constituents and bridge the college to the greater community. The College of St. Catherine is the largest women's Catholic college in the country.