Call for Proposals for Cultivate 2013

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Katherine Ferrier

Cultivate returns to Bethlehem, NH August 15-20, 2013. Do you have new work you’d like to show? A proposal for a workshop? An idea for ways that artists and audiences can meet, mingle and have a meaningful exchange? Would you like to spend a summer weekend in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire, sharing your work and cultivating the community for contemporary dance and performance in the North Country?

Cultivate is a unique festival in a unique town. Artists are be housed comfortably within walking distance to the theatre and studio spaces, in the homes of Bethlehem residents who love and support contemporary dance and dance-makers. Most meals are provided by community potluck, and offer artists and audiences a way to connect outside of the theatre. Each artist receives a modest honorarium for performing and/or teaching. Performances take place on the stage of the Colonial Theater, the oldest continuously operated movie theater in the country, in addition to various sites around the village.

Looking for work that is low-tech, small-cast, and relatively family friendly. Also looking for engaging workshops for a wide range of age and ability.

E-mail proposals to Katherine Ferrier, Director and Curator of Cultivate: katherine(at)katherineferrier(dot)net

Proposals must include the following:

All contact info, including mailing address.
Description of work to be presented, including number of performers, technical requirements and a link to video if possible.
Workshop description, if applicable.
Short bio (100 words max)

Deadline March 31, 2013

Announcing the Cultivate 2012 Artist Line-Up!!

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Katherine Ferrier

Pleased to announce the artist line-up for Cultivate 2012, now in its third year!

Alicia Christofi-Walshe (Dublin, Ireland)
Stephen Clapp (Mt. Rainier, MD)
Katherine Ferrier (Bethlehem, NH)
Sarah Gamblin (Denton, TX)
Ellie Goudie-Averill (Philadelphia, PA)
Ashley Hensel-Browning (Chester, VT)
Jessica Howard (Fall River, MA)
Jennifer Kayle (Iowa City)
Katherine Keifer Stark (Philadelphia,PA)
Kai Kleinbard (New York, NY)
Monkeyhouse (Boston, MA)
Angie Muzzy (Troy, NH)
Bethany Nelson (Jackson, MS)
Cori Olinghouse (New York, NY)
Goldie Peacock (Brooklyn, NY)
Pamela Vail (Lancaster, PA)

and special musical guests, TBA !!

Save the date for Cultivate! This year, from August 9-12, Bethlehem, NH will come alive with dance as award-winning dance artists and musicians from around the region and beyond will gather for a weekend festival full of workshops, performances, discussions and social events.

dance workshops for kids, adults, beginners & professionals!
performances at the historic Colonial Theatre!
site-specific performances around Bethlehem!
networking and peer learning events for North Country dancers, teachers and students!
film screenings!
artist and audience linger & mingles!
and more!

clockwise from upper left: Jennifer Kayle, Ellie Goudie-Averill and Katherine Keifer Stark, Cori Olinghouse, Ellie Goudie-Averill, Pamela Vail, Stephen Clapp.

what artists say about being at Cultivate

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Katherine Ferrier

Cultivate provided me with an experiential haven for performance and movement practice. (Kathryn McNamara)

It was rejuvenating and inspiring to move, explore, and create with this lovely group of people. It was a rich artistic experience combined with an intimate relationship with the Bethlehem community. (Katherine Keifer Stark)

I think what was most valuable for me was to be surrounded by professional and supportive artists in the same field, which made it easier to take a risk in presenting such new work. This also made for a warm audience/performer relationship. (Sally Bomer)

Come to the beautiful White Mountains of NH this August and share your work with a growing community of dancers, dance makers and lovers of dance! Deadline to apply is May 1st.

images of Cultivate 2011 | photos by Arthur Fink

Got Work?

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Katherine Ferrier

Cultivate

CULTIVATE: August 9-12, 2012

Do you have new work you’d like to show? A proposal for a workshop? An idea for ways that artists and audiences can meet, mingle and have a meaningful exchange? Would you like to spend a summer weekend in the White Mountains sharing your work and helping me cultivate the community for contemporary dance and performance in the North Country?

Artists will be housed comfortably in town, within walking distance to the theatre and studio spaces. Some meals will be provided, and each artist will receive a modest honorarium for performing and/or teaching. Performances will be on stage at the Colonial Theater, one of the oldest continuously operated movie theaters in the country.

Looking for work that is low tech, small cast, and relatively family friendly.

Also looking for exciting classes for a wide range of age and ability.

E-mail proposals to Katherine Ferrier
katherine(at)katherineferrier(dot)net
Proposals should include the following:

all contact info including mailing address
description of work to be presented, including number of performers and a link to video if possible
workshop description, if applicable
short bio (100-ish words)

Deadline May 1, 2012

Save the Date for Cultivate 2012:

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Katherine Ferrier

Mark your calendars now and join us in August for a weekend of workshops, performances, discussions, live music, and social events aimed at building community in the North Country. Join us in our new festival home at the Colonial Theatre on Main Street in Bethlehem!

Thursday, August 9 – Sunday August 12, 2012

more info coming soon!