Inland Library System Children's Information

Dream Shapers will host

The Inland Library System’s
Annual Performers’ Showcase
To Be Held On:

January 13, 2009
8:30am – 4:00pm

8:30 – 1:00 Children's Programs (Preschool - K6)

at the
Victoria Gardens Performing Arts Center
12505 Cultural Center Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739

THE DEADLINE
TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS SHOWCASE IS:
November 5, 2008

These Applications are for the ILS Children's
Showcase and Directory Only.

Download Application

Apply on line

KEEP IN MIND:

There are two separate applications for 2009:
This Application Information is for the
Children's Showcase and Directory Only.

If you wish to participate in the Young Adult Showcase and Directory
You must fill out and submit a separate Young Adult application.

NEW ARTISTS ASSISTANCE:

If you are a new artist, (having never appeared in this showcase or with limited library show experience) we suggest that you read the information on the Articles page of our web site. Many questions you have will be answered there. If after that you would like to discuss the showcase, your show, how you fit, what you should do or any other questions, you may contact one of the following information volunteers for help:

Jeff Korman at (714) 554-1884 or jkorman@spectralasersystems.com
Craig Newton at (805) 582-1677 or newtones1@aol.com
Michael D. McCarty at (310) 677-8099 or agriot@earthlink.net

New Artists: Artists who have never showcased with ILS libraries before must submit the following:

If you are a New Artist we request that you also submit the following information. A brief, 1 paragraph biography of you, your program and work in libraries, schools etc.
If you are an artist with an arts organization, e.g. The Music Center, The Center for the Performing Arts, etc., please specify:_____________________________ and you do not need to provide items 1 or 2.

Choose one of the next two items to submit with your biography:

Three letters of recommendation from librarians who have seen your show (from any library district. Please mail these with check to Dream Shapers)
Or you can submit a video of your presentation (home quality is fine) for review.

General Information
For ALL Artists Who Wish to Apply

It is understood that with a submission of applications for the showcase you have read and agreed to all the following information. The Performers’ Showcase is a wonderful opportunity for performers/presenters to give a preview (approx. 5 minutes) of their programs that are appropriate for:

Children (Preschool - Grade 6)

Young Adult (Grade 7+) apply on different application

Representatives from over one hundred libraries, schools and cities will be invited to attend. Year- round programs on all themes relating to books, reading and libraries are welcome and if your program is adaptable, the Summer Reading Program theme of the year. For 2009, the general theme for both the Children’s and Young Adult Summer Reading Program will be:

General Theme: The Arts – Music, Theatre, Dance and Visual
Children’s – Be Creative at Your Library
Young Adult – Express Yourself at Your Library

Artist Participation and Directory Listing fees for 2009:
Children’s Directory - $50.00

These fees cover the cost of producing the showcase and directory. The fee provides you with the ability to attend the showcase, display your information on tables, hand out literature and meet with librarians. The fee DOES NOT guarantee you a showcase time slot. For artists that do not get a time slot we do make available, as time permits, 3 minute presentations that are determined at the event. Read the following information to understand how performers are chosen for the showcase.

Eligibility For Showcasing Guidelines

Some of the basic guidelines used by Dream Shapers and the Inland Library Systems for choosing artists who will perform on these factors:

1) Library Affordable Pricing. The libraries have limited budgets so priority is given to affordable programs.
2) Showcase Presentation, Directory Listing & Presentation Will Be The Same. All artists guarantee that what they list and showcase will be what the libraries will receive from them if booked for a program. Artists will not demonstrate and list one show, and present something different.
3) Price Guarantee. All performers guarantee that the price listed in the directory for the program offered will be held consistent for summer programs.
4) New Artists receive showcasing priority. However, if you are a new artist, be sure to provide all the new artist information as listed in this application
5) “Tried and True” artists who did not performed on the 2008 showcase with affordable pricing
6) “Tried and True” artists who did not performed on the 2008 showcase but whose show markedly different from what they demonstrated the year before and not the same show recast.
7) Variety: we try to offer a wide variety of programs from Animals to Storytelling and from Music to Puppetry and place limitations on the number of artists each genre that we demonstrate.
8) Artist Availability: artists who provide programming to all areas that the Inland Empire Library System Libraries serve are given priority over those who go to limited areas.
9) Artists Programming: extra considerations are given to artists who provide programs that:

Fit well with the summer reading theme
Provide programs that enhance library reading programs
Offer year round programming
Offer bilingual presentations.

10) Only those artists listed in the directory will be allowed to attend the showcase.
11) Out of State Artists must contact Ken Frawley at kenf@wesign.com before submitting application.
12) Warranties: Your application will be processed for the directory with all care and effort. There are no expressed or written warranties or guarantees as to inclusion, accuracy or demonstration space given or agreed to by Dream Shapers with regards to any artist’s application, listing or showcase. All monies are non-refundable once you have been included in the directory. We will refund all monies to artists not included.

NEW FOR 2009 SHOWCASES: We will be making an online viewing of your directory listing(s) available by 12/5/08 so that you can review for any mistakes. We will not allow general changes to text and pricing (different from your application) but will fix any contact content or typos or mistakes based on your application. This will be open from 12/5 to 12/10 for artists to review and send us incorrect information changes. WE WILL NOT CHANGE ANYTHING THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED AND IS THE SAME AS YOUR APPLICAITION.

You will receive an email or letter of confirmation email by 12/5/08, informing you of your scheduled performance time, or table top availability, where to park and more. Please contact us if you have not received this information by this date.

Special Note:

“Walk On” Time Slots: On the day of, there will be a lottery available to artists who are 1) listed in the directory and are 2) in attendance for any additional time slots that may occur. These time slots are 3 minutes long and are a result of extra showcasing time that has become available. So even if you’re not slated be prepared for a short presentation.

For Additional Information or Support Please Contact:

Ken Frawley
Kenf@dreamshapers.org
(714) 771-1981

Susan Erickson
serickson@lib.sbcounty.gov
(909) 387-5738