AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

GREAT LEAP announces

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: COLLABORATORY VI

Seeking artists* with a committed spiritual practice to develop a
collaborative
performance based on the theme of INTERFAITH COALITION-BUILDING
Founded in 1978 by Artistic Director Nobuko Miyamoto, Great Leap is a
non-profit performing arts organization that aims to deepen relations
between diverse peoples. In 2005 Great Leap introduced COLLABORATORY, a
free mentorship residency program to nurture cross-cultural
inter-community artistic collaboration and develop community leadership.
Previous rounds of COLLABORATORY have focused on themes such as
immigration, democracy, and care for the environment.

Led by Project Director Dan Kwong and Co-Facilitators Young-Ae Park and
Nobuko Miyamoto, COLLABORATORY VI will provide a sacred space for
exploration and exchange on the subject of interfaith
coalition-building.

*This call is open to any artist who feels they are a suitable
candidate. However, in the effort to build a more broadly-representative
group we are especially looking for male artists of Christian and/or
Muslim faiths. African American and/or Latino artists are strongly
encouraged to apply.

Selected artists will begin a workshop-process on November 1. Process
will include visiting various religious centers in Los Angeles, meeting
with local mentors/elders/“wisdom-keepers†, experiencing
master classes with guest teachers, and sharing your own personal
stories of faith with others. Participants will use autobiographical
material along with historical and contemporary sources to create
performative scenarios in a highly collaborative approach.

Collaboratory VI will culminate with public performances January 10 &
11, 2009 at the National Center for the Preservation of Democracy,
located at the Japanese American National Museum. In addition there are
plans to tour the performance to other local religious and spiritual
centers in 2009.

Emphasis will include:
How can multi-dimensional religious identities live side by side?
How can we navigate religious conflicts with intelligence and
compassion?
How can common and uncommon religious traditions co-exist in peace?
How can we create progressive and respectful visions for the future?
Workshop period: November 1 to December 27, 2008
Meetings: Twice a week; Wednesdays 7-10PM and Saturdays 12-5PM
No meetings: November 29, December 28 to January 2
Intensive Rehearsal period: January 3-9 (weekend days and weeknights)
Final performances: Sat, Sun January 10 & 11, 2009
APPLICANT SELECTION CRITERIA:
Artistic excellence (video samples highly encouraged)
Demonstrated experience and skill in collaboration
Commitment to and enthusiasm for the theme (a progressive positive
attitude)
Willingness to explore beyond your comfort zone in terms of religious
faith and artistic disciplines.
Good people-skills, ability to listen, no control freak-diva
tendencies…

FILL OUT APPLICATION BELOW
Applications can be emailed to contacts below. Additional application
materials and work samples may be mailed to the office.
EMAIL APPS TO: dkbb12@aol.com; nobuko@greatleap.org
DEADLINE: OCT. 24
QUESTIONS: (213) 250-8800 or www.greatleap.org

COLLABORATORY ROUND V WINTER 2008 - “FAITHâ€
APPLICATION FORM

Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Phone numbers
Email Website
Please feel free to continue comments on additional paper â€" just
be sure to reference which questions you are responding to. Send
completed application form with resume plus work samples on VHS or DVD
(preferred) to: Great Leap Inc. 1145 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 100-D, L.A.
90017, attn: Collaboratory.
Deadline: OCTOBER 24, 2008 (in office)
Contact DORA at 213 250-8800 or booking@greatleap.org if you have any
questions.

1. What inspires you to apply for this program?

2. With what local communities do you identify?
(artistic/ethnic/religious/sexual orientation/cultural etc.)

3. Describe your relationship(s) with any communities of faith in the
L.A. area. (I.e., any organizations or groups you are connected to
/supportive of /participate with, and any leadership roles you play)

4. What experience (if any) do you have with interfaith issues? Why is
it important to you?

5. What do you most enjoy about artistic collaboration? What do you find
most difficult?

6. What is your previous experience (if any) with collaborative group
work?

7. How well do you work with partners and in groups? Your strengths?
Struggles?

8. How would you rate your verbal communication skills? Your listening
skills?

9. What do you hope to gain from this program?

10. Anything else you want to tell us about yourself? Other languages,
skills, abilities, etc.

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