Call for Performers -- Deadline May 19th

Call for Performers!  DEADLINE REMINDER: May 19, 2017 at 4 pm EDT     The Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) programming staff is seeking to showcase local talent at three exciting public events. Performing artists and acts of all disciplines and genres are encouraged to apply. Selected artists will be offered a fee for their services. Performance times vary per event. This call is open to artists residing within a 50 mile radius of Washington, DC. SummerSet DC  (formerly Music on the Mall) Tuesdays and Thursdays June 29, 2017 through July 20, 2017 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM The National Mall A lunchtime music series presented by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities in partnership with Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the Office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and the National Park Service. 202 Arts & Music Festival Saturday, September 9, 2017 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Southwest Waterfront An arts and music festival with programming showcasing Washington, DC's arts and culture. 32nd Annual Mayor's Arts Awards Thursday, September 14, 2017 7:00 PM The Historic Lincoln Theatre The Mayor's Arts Awards event honors individuals, organizations and patrons in the arts and humanities, and features performances during the presentation. All applications will be reviewed by a panel of reviewers as part of the selection process for each event. Applicants may be requested to give a live audition at the discretion of CAH. Selection preference will be given to District of Columbia resident artists/acts. For more information on these events, and to submit an application, please visit online or call 202-724-5613