Somerset County Seeking Performance Artists For Diversity Festival In October

SOMERVILLE, NJ — Somerset County is seeking musicians, dancers, and entertainers to perform for 10 to 45 minutes at the 2023 Diversity Festival. Artforms should reflect the county’s unique and diverse cultures and communities. The event will take place on Sunday, Oct. 15, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Somerville. Artists will receive payment. Applications are due by Monday, July 15.

Performance Venues
Musical performances will take place for 30 to 45 minutes on the “Show Mobile” stage on Grove and Main streets, and dancers will perform for 10 to 15 minutes on another stage on Main Street.

Compensation
“Show Mobile” performers will receive a fixed payment rate of $200 per musician with a cap of $1,600 for a musical artist or band. Dancers will receive a fixed rate of $200 per adult dancer with a cap of $1,600, and dance school performances will receive a flat rate of $200.

Guidelines
Preference will be given to Somerset County-based performance artists, professional artists in their field of expertise, as wells as artists who have experience with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, State Teen Arts, a neighboring county Cultural & Heritage Commission, or an established non-profit arts organization.

Applications
Performers can apply online or obtain an application packet via mail or in person. Applications must be received by July 15.

Download a 2023 Somerset County Diversity Festival Performing Artist Application and a guidelines form here.

To obtain an application packet in person, via email or mail contact Paul Grzella at Grzella@co.somerset.nj.us or 908-203-6044 by Friday, July 7.

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This press release was produced by the Somerset County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.