NH.gov - The Official Web Site of New Hampshire State ...



KIDS, BOOKS AND THE ARTS2020 Artist Roster ApplicationEach summer, the Kids, Books and the Arts project is held in conjunction with the statewide summer reading program, sponsored by CLNH (Children's Librarians of NH). This grant project makes arts programming available to public libraries at an affordable price. Kids, Books and the Arts is made possible through public grants as well as corporate/private sponsorships, and is administered by the New Hampshire State Library.This winter/spring a committee of NH children's librarians will select eight to twelve presenters to appear on the 2020 Kids, Books and the Arts Roster designed to coordinate with the summer reading program theme. NH public libraries will have the opportunity to apply for grants to hire the roster presenters for a program during the 2020 NH Summer Reading Program. We anticipate awarding 50-60 grants. While roster presenters usually receive at least two bookings each through the grant program, most receive additional bookings just from being on the roster.As part of the Collaborative Summer Library Program, NH will be using the "Imagine Your Story” slogan for its 2020 Summer Reading Program. We are looking for presenters who can create material based on this fairytale/mythology/fantasy theme, although we will also accept applications from artists whose material does not adapt easily to this theme. If you believe that you have or can create a program that is reasonably priced and has kid appeal, please read on! In completing the application form, please remember the following:Library programs attract audiences of all ages, including very small children. Be honest about your ability to work with different age groups. Most summer reading program audiences range from toddlers to children in 5th grade. Libraries have limited space and resources. Be up front with your space and equipment requirements. If you can only perform indoors, please say so. Indicate all fees.Affordability is a must. The average performance cost is about $350, with additional charges for mileage. Please note: mileage charges cannot be higher than the federal rate of reimbursement.You must be willing to travel anywhere within New Hampshire.Other criteria:Most programs run from 45 minutes to an hour.Performances that involve audience participation are popular. Interactive, hands-on activities are best for workshops that accompany a performance.Libraries appreciate those programs with a minimum of set-up and take-down activities. All roster presenters will be expected to participate in an afternoon showcase on TBA Fall 2019. If you know that you will be unable to come to this afternoon showcase on that date, please do not apply to be on the roster. This application can be completed online HERE, you may email this to Deborah.Dutcher@dncr. or mail to Deborah Dutcher, NH State Library, 20 Park Street, Concord, NH 03301 to arrive no later than Friday, March 29, 2019 at 4:00 pm.KIDS, BOOKS AND THE ARTS2020 Artist Roster ApplicationDirections: This section asks you information about your performance/program and/or the workshop that you plan to present to the libraries in NH the summer of 2020. Applicants to the Roster do not have to offer a workshop in addition to the program/performance, although they may offer only a workshop if this type of event is more suited to their art. (Please note: if accepted to the 2020 Roster, you will be asked to submit program and/workshop descriptions for 2020 ahead of the showcase in the fall of 2019.) The descriptions below are for the summer of 2020. Name:E-mail Address:What days of the week and times of day are you available to perform during June-August 2020?For what age levels is your program appropriate?Age levels for which you’d rather not perform:Length of your program: Do you offer a workshop in addition to the program? ___Yes ___No. Is your program better suited for: ___indoors ___ outdoors ___ either *Fee for one performance/or one workshop if only offering a workshop_____ *Fee for one performance and a workshop (if applicable)_____Do you charge for mileage? ___ Yes ___ No If yes, how much: Please note: Because the grant program is partially supported by federal funds, we cannot reimburse for mileage higher than the federal rate.Do you offer block booking rates? ____Yes____No_________________________________________________________________Any additional charges? What materials, equipment and/or space must the library provide for your program?*Please note: If accepted to the Roster, presenters cannot raise their fees next summer from what they state on this application. Fees cannot be based on the size of the audience as libraries need to know the costs before booking the event. Please write a program description below of no more than 200 words. You may also give your program a title. If you have material related to the fairytale/mythology/fantasy theme of "Imagine Your Story,” please indicate how it will be incorporated into your program/performance. I have also included a "sample program description" to give you an idea of the kind of description we need. Please note: If you are chosen for the 2020 Kids, Books and the Arts Roster, the program and workshop descriptions you submit will be edited for use in the Roster materials sent out to libraries.Here's a sample description of a program from the underground theme. Children from 2 to 92 will be singing along to songs about burrowing animals, digging machines, and archaeology in this highly interactive and spirited music program. Songs and stories include: "Greta the Groundhog," "Get your Backhoe and Dig" and "The Tunnel to Fun." Audience members will have the opportunity to do drumming, kazoo-playing and train-whistle blowing. Joe the Music Man adapts his material to the audience at hand, ensuring a lively, enjoyable experience for all audiences. Your Program Description: Workshop Description Directions: If you are offering a workshop—either as your central program or as an addition to the performance—please write a separate description below of no more than 200 words after the words “Your Workshop Description.” If you have material related to the fairytale/mythology/fantasy theme of "Imagine Your Story” please indicate how it will be incorporated into your workshop.A workshop description should state the following: the activity proposed, the maximum number of participants, and any materials required or produced. If there is an additional charge for workshop materials, be sure to indicate that. Here’s a sample workshop description prepared for the science theme:Limited to no more than 25 children ages 6 and up, this workshop will help children understand the science of music. The presenter has several musical instruments that can be taken apart and studied by participants. Using common household objects supplied by the presenter, children will also create musical instruments that demonstrate varying pitches and different ways of playing. Your Workshop Description (if applicable): Additional Materials: Due by March 29, 2019One sample of your work—DVD, CD or website URL with a link to a live performance.If you wish--Sample promotional materials may be e-mailed or mailed.For live animal presenters only, please send a copy of proof of insurance and copies of any required wildlife permits. Please note: Incomplete applications will not be sent to the selection committee for review and samples as well as other material submitted cannot be returned to the artists. You will receive a confirmation email when all sections of your application have been received. Any questions contact Deborah Dutcher at Deborah.Dutcher@ dncr. or at 603-271-2865 ................
................

In order to avoid copyright disputes, this page is only a partial summary.

Google Online Preview   Download