{"id":26989,"date":"2014-01-12T17:37:45","date_gmt":"2014-01-12T15:37:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/2014\/01\/one-week-left-until-national-arts-festival-2014-fringe-applications-close\/"},"modified":"2014-01-12T17:37:45","modified_gmt":"2014-01-12T15:37:45","slug":"one-week-left-until-national-arts-festival-2014-fringe-applications-close","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/one-week-left-until-national-arts-festival-2014-fringe-applications-close\/","title":{"rendered":"One week left until National Arts Festival 2014 Fringe applications close"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Fringe productions wanting to take part in the 2014 edition of the National Arts Festival, Grahamstown, are reminded that just one week remains until applications close, on Friday 17 January. The Festival will take place from 3 to 13 July 2014.<\/p>\n

The National Arts Festival Fringe is unique in South Africa in that no selection criteria are applied \u2013 participation in the Fringe is open to everyone. The Fringe has mushroomed in size since its inception in 1979 when a diminutive 10 events comprised the Fringe \u2013 it now consistently boasts over 350 events across all the arts genres. Disciplines include children\u2019s theatre, film, comedy, drama, physical theatre, dance, cabaret, visual art, performance poetry, music theatre, and the full scope of music genres.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 2014 edition of the Festival promises to be a particularly exciting one, with the 40th anniversary of the Festival coinciding with our country marking 20 years of democracy. As always, we\u2019re looking forward to programming a diverse selection of productions, and we\u2019re on hand to help with any queries that artists might have before the closing date,\u201d Fringe Manager Zee Nweba said.<\/p>\n

Application for the 2014 Fringe can be submitted, via the Festival\u2019s website \u2013 www.nationalartsfestival.co.za. Interested artists, performers, directors and producers can also request application forms and information booklets from the Fringe Office by email \u2013 fringe@nationalartsfestival.co.za, telephone \u2013 046 603 1103, or fax \u2013 086 233 2119. The deadline for registration is Friday 17 January 2014.<\/p>\n

The National Arts Festival is sponsored by Standard Bank, The National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund, The Department of Arts and Culture, The Eastern Cape Government, The National Arts Council, City Press and M Net.<\/p>\n

About the National Arts Festival: The National Arts Festival, now in its 40th year, has proved its sustainability and has grown to be one of the leading arts festivals in southern Africa. Its objectives are to deliver excellence; encourage innovation and development in the arts by providing a platform for both established and emerging South African artists; create opportunities for collaboration with international artists; and build new audiences.<\/p>\n

Author:<\/strong> Fiona Gordon<\/p>\n

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