Musical Performers

We are always seeking out new and exciting musical performances. From gospel to reggae, bluegrass to hip-hop, soul music to classical, we want the best of the broadest spectrum of talent at ArtsWells. The line up is usually announced in the spring.

You can download the application as a pdf or as a doc. It can be faxed to 250-994-3433, mailed to 219 Douglas Ave
Penticton, BC, V2A 2T9 or emailed to artswellsfestival@imarts.com. Don’t forget to include a digital promotional photo.

Visual Artists

Another component of The ArtsWells Festival is our visual ArtWalk which showcases local and regional artwork around the festival site. 2012 will also mark the 4th annual Mini Mural Project, a series of live art creations that take place over the weekend. This year, ArtsWells is soliciting for innovative art projects/installations to be carried out/presented at the festival. We are looking for projects in any media that can be displayed in the spaces we have available. These spaces include many outdoor locations, and some indoor locations. We welcome proposals that are interactive, innovative, performative, experiential, educational and any and all things art. Download the proposal form below. Deadline to apply is May 1.
Project Proposal Form 2012

Workshops

Another exciting component of ArtsWells are our workshops where people learn and do all things art. If you have a skill to share, a mini-forum to lead, or possess a desire to bring people together to share, we invite you to host a workshop. Workshops have ranged from laughter yoga to classical bass technique, mini journal making to kung-fu, radical folk history to gospel singing, panel discussions to Broadway dancing! Whatever you can do, come and share it. Download the application form below. Workshop Application Form 2012 (pdf); Workshop Application Form 2012 (doc).

Performing Arts

As a multidisciplinary arts festival we welcome artists of all disciplines to perform pieces (of any length) during the festival. This category can apply to a wide range of artists including, but not limited to, poets, dancers, clowns, roving performers, puppeteers, magicians, authors, mimes, stilt-walkers, fire-spinners, jugglers, or any and all things art. You can download the application form here Performing Arts Application Form 2012 (pdf); Performing Arts Application Form 2012 (doc).

Films

ArtsWells invites you to submit your films for consideration. ArtsWells encourages all filmmakers from diverse genres to apply. From animation to documentary, short fiction to full length feature, come and be a part of the reel experience at ArtsWells. Have a favourite film/documentary that you didn’t create? Many films are available for screening purposes simply by requesting them from the filmmaker. Get the reel rolling today. You can download the application form here. Film Application Form 2012 (pdf); Film Application Form 2012 (doc).

Theatre

The festival has a growing history of theatrical events, not in any small part due toThe One-Minute Play Festival. Come and share the stage with us this summer in Wells; the ArtsWells Festival of All Things happens at a theatrical epicenter of the north. Come and share the stage with us at the historic Sunset Theatre and in Barkerville at Theatre Royal. Artists are encouraged to submit works for presentation during the festival weekend. You can download the application form here. Theatre Application Form 2012 (pdf); Theatre Application Form 2012 (doc).

Vendors

Come and sell your wares at ArtsWells! Whether you make jewelery, paint faces, do henna, give massages, design clothes, or want to provide food to the hungry masses, we would love to have you at the festival. Download the vendor application form hereVendor Application Form 2012 (1) or you can send an email with any questions to coordinator@imarts.com.