Swift Creek Mill Theatre
2013-2014 Call to Artists Swift Creek Mill Theatre is seeking Virginia artists to exhibit artwork during the 2013-2014 “Season of New Beginnings.” We are excited to present a newly renovated and accessible venue along with a fantastic season. Each art exhibition will coincide with a Mainstage production and include one or more Featured Artists (juried by the Selection Committee.) Please read the following information for details and selection criteria.
PLEASE NOTE: ARTISTS MAY BE CHOSEN BY THE SELECTION COMMITTEE WELL IN ADVANCE OF A PARTICULAR SHOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE PROGRAM, CONTACT US AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar
A musical for people who love musicals! Winner of 5 Tony Awards! A die-hard musical theatre fan is playing his favorite cast album, “The Drowsy Chaperone”, on his turntable, and as he listens, the musical literally bursts to life in his apartment, telling the story of a vivacious Broadway starlet trying to find her true love. Loaded with lively tunes and outrageous characters, this show is a real crowd-pleaser from beginning to end. A cast of 18 with a live 8-piece orchestra! Theme “The Holidays” Exhibition Dates November 1 - December 21, 2013
November 7 - December 21, 2013
Installation Date Tuesday, October 29, 2013 (will also exhibit during Gala Nov. 1 & 2) Pickup Date Negotiable due to holidays
By William Gibson
A Timeless drama! The classic true story of young Helen Keller and her steadfast teacher Annie Sullivan is brought vividly to life on the stage in this prize-winning drama. Bring the entire family to see this uplifting affirmation of the tenacious human spirit.
Theme “Overcoming Challenges” Exhibition Dates January 16 - February 15, 2014 Installation Date Tuesday, January 14, 2014
January 16 - February 15, 2014
Pickup Date Tuesday, February 18, 2014
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2013-2014 Call To Artists (cont’d.) Created by Roger Bean
Sh-boom! Sh-boom! The Crooning Crabcakes (the boys who were banned from the Wonderettes prom) are rehearsing for the Dream of a Lifetime Talent Search, hosted by Big Whopper Radio. Their dream of making it to the big-time is complicated by romantic entanglements with their coach, Lois, and their 60’s doo-wop songs say it all: “Fools Fall in Love”, “Earth Angel”, “Runaround Sue”, “Unchained Melody”, “The Glory of Love”, and 17 more hits. Winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Best Musical Award. You’ll be humming these tunes all the way home! Theme “The 1950’s”
March 6 - April 19, 2014
Exhibition Dates March 6 - April 19, 2014 Installation Date Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Pickup Date Tuesday, April 22, 2014
by William Randall Beard
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A life in song! With her legendary 1961 comeback concert as the backdrop, Judy Garland (played by Richmond phenom Grey Garrett) leads the audience through a whirlwind of memories starting with her childhood days in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, to the studios of MGM, marriages and divorces, and finally to Carnegie Hall. It’s a life packed with love, passion, courage, and resilience, featuring some of the greatest songs of the 20th century. A cast of fascinating characters helps her tell her story. Don’t miss it!
BEYOND THE RAINBOW GARLAND AT CARNEGIE HALL
May 8 - June 7, 2014
Theme “Star Power” (Student entries only, please) Exhibition Dates May 8 - June 7, 2014 Installation Date Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Pickup Date Tuesday, June 10, 2014
by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten
A comedy about growing old together! Five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those relationships. A hilarious and touching comedy about friendships that last forever. If you loved “The Golden Girls”, then you’ll love these girls, too! Theme “The Beach!” Exhibition Dates June 26 - August 2, 2014 Installation Date Tuesday, June 24, 2014
June 26 - August 2, 2014
Pickup Date Tuesday, August 5, 2014
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2013-2014 Call To Artists (cont’d.) Submission Details Entry Due Date & PLEASE CONTACT US FIRST. Then submit portfolio and $20 entry fee at least Notification four weeks prior to the exhibition start date as listed above. Selected artists will be notified by email or phone at least three weeks prior to the show. Entry Enter one of two ways: 1) mail or drop off a PORTFOLIO (not original art) of Requirements works to be entered to: Swift Creek Mill Theatre, 17401 Jefferson Davis Hwy, P.O. Box 41, South Chesterfield, VA 23834; OR, 2) send a link of your Digital Portfolio of works to be entered to gmellott@swiftcreekmill.com. Include full contact information, a brief bio and/or artist statement, and specify the production(s) during which you are interested in showing artwork. Contact Genevieve Mellott (gmellott@swiftcreekmill.com) Ph. 804-931-1910; or Jennifer Procise (jprocise@swiftcreekmill.com) Ph. 804-748-5203 Size Each work must be 16x20” or larger. “Work” may be defined as smaller pieces hung in a grouping that the artist considers one piece - i.e., triptych or similar. Art may not protrude more than 3 inches from wall. Work Media Any visual art that is meant to be hung on a wall surface (ex.: mixed media, painting, hanging sculpture, mosaic, photography, pen and ink, etc.) Selection Process Featured Artists are selected prior to a Mainstage production by a committee of Board members and/or staff of Swift Creek Mill Theatre. Guest jurors from the community may be included from time to time. Selection criteria include, but are not limited to: artistic merit, theme, creativity and overall appearance. Accepted Art Work must be: able to be hung from standard picture hangers, nails, screws, Specifications or other pre-approved method; presented in a clean, professional-looking manner; suitable for viewing by all audiences. Accompany each piece with: title, dimensions, medium and price or NFS (“not for sale”). Reception When a reception is available, it is held the night of Invitational Dress Rehearsal; drinks and desserts or hors d’oeuvres are available for purchase; friends, family and clients may attend the reception and the dress rehearsal that follows, free of charge. Publicity Thousands of culture-minded individuals see the artwork displayed during each production; exhibition information is presented on swiftcreekmill.com; information is given to interested patrons on-site; In most cases, featured artists benefit from the following: mention or biography in the concurrent show playbill; artist reception; social media posts; other advertising and press releases as available. Sales Sold artwork remains on display throughout the exhibition, except in extenuating circumstances. Sales are directed to the artist. Any checks that may be received are made out to the artist. A 10% referral is due when a purchase of a featured artist’s work is the result of contact with Swift Creek Mill Theatre. No commission is withheld.
Swift Creek Mill Theatre P.O. Box 41 ~ 17401 Jefferson Davis Hwy. South Chesterfield, VA 23834 (804) 748-5203 ~ www.swiftcreekmill.com