Catch the first glimpse of the newest performances being made in the Sarasota-Manatee area. Now in its third year, the HAT’s MicroWIP (Micro Works-in-Progress) presentations provide local creatives with a platform to advance new work. This evening features ten-minute max excerpts of freshly made performances and represents the museum’s commitment to supporting artists based in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. By presenting works-in-progress, we offer a semiformal way for artists to experiment with new ideas in front of live audiences. For artists, this important step is key in the creative cycle and provides space for experimentation and feedback.
Calling all Culture Coast performance makers! The Ringling’s Art of Performance program @theHAT (Historic Asolo Theater) is producing a work-in-progress (WIP) performance showing. MicroWIP is Sarasota’s experimental new performance micro-show. Four local creatives will be chosen to present 10-minute-max works-in-progress for a live audience of performance lovers. Application available August 1st.
WHAT: MicroWIP is an open, interdisciplinary work-in-progress (WIP) showcase for emerging and established performance artists in the Sarasota, Manatee County areas. Selected artists will receive a $1,000 stipend, and a low-tech presentation of your WIP @theHAT.
WHO: We encourage working performing artists of different disciplines to apply. Lead artists must reside in Sarasota or Manatee Counties and cannot be students.
WHY: Presenting a WIP is an informal outward facing way for artists to experiment with new ideas. Getting emerging performance in front of an audience is an important part of the creative cycle and gives audiences a rare insight into the creative process.
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All applicants must:
Begin by completing this online application: MicroWIP Application
Applications are evaluated based on articulation of artistic goals, need and curating a balanced evening that highlights a range of disciplines and artistic voices. Applications will be reviewed by local artists and Ringling staff.
Questions? Feedback on applications is available before September 11th. Please email [email protected] with the subject line “MicroWIP: Questions enclosed”.