We're organizing an event for the 2011 Sex Worker Film & Arts Festival. I'm casting a wide net with this email in hopes of getting this call-out to as diverse of a group of people as possible, keeping in mind that many sex workers are not "out" but may be interested in submitting their work. Please forward this to anyone who is an artist or belongs to an arts community. This Call-Out has also been translated to Spanish and Chinese, let me know if you want me to forward either of these to you. We also have actual flyers, if you want to pick some up (in SF) or you'd like me to drop some off feel free to ask ask ask.
The Deadline for submissions is April 15, and the show is at the end of May.
Thank you all for all the wonderful work you do!
xotobias
HOOK Collective
www.hookcollective.wordpress.com
408.966.9302
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ART, CRAFT, & SPOKEN WORD Submissions Wanted!
INTERSECTION: Stories Through Art by Sex Workers of Color
in part with the San Francisco Sex Workers Film and Arts Festival
The San Francisco Sex Workers Film and Arts Festival (www.sexworkerfest.com) was established in 1998 to provide a forum for the accomplishments of sex worker film, art, performance and video makers, and to screen works about sex workers and the sex industries from around the world. The Sex Worker Festival provides an opportunity to recognize and honor prostitutes, dancers, porn performers and other sex workers, who have historically been a dynamic part of arts communities.
This year, the HOOK Collective [hookcollective.wordpress.com] is curating an art show that will be showcasing arts about and by sex workers of color! Because the identity “sex worker” oftentimes portrays the image of a white empowered middle-class worker, and because the sex industry encapsulates an expansive range of experiences and identities, the goal of INTERSECTION is to provide an intentional space where the stories and art of people of color in the sex industry take the principal role at the festival.
We prioritize a variety of mediums – including installation art, performance art, and spoken word – and encourage participation by everyone who identifies as a non-white person who works or has worked in the sex industry. Do you make crafts? You can rent table-space to sell your wares at the opening event! Street workers, trans, queer, differently-abled folks, and folks who don’t even identify with the term “sex worker” are encouraged to apply! English is optional, as we will work to accommodate for any language barriers that may arise.
To submit your work, please send us the following:
-A short description of your art, spoken word, or installation work
-Any videos, recordings, or photographs of your art (not required but would be helpful)
- A brief explanation why you think your artwork is suitable for INTERSECTION
- Any tech, space, equipment, or accessibility needs you have
Please send digital submissions to: HOOK.Collective@gmail.com
If you would like to send us samples of your work via mail, or reserve a craft table now, please email us to make arrangements!
Work can be submitted and/or displayed anonymously!
DEADLINE is April 15, 2011
San Francisco Sex Worker Film and Arts Festival
P.O. 210256, San Francisco, CA 94121
http://www.sexworkerfest.com/
Producers: Carol Leigh AKA Scarlot Harlot & Erica Fabulous
Movie Curator: Laure McElroy
Arts Curator: Tobias Ex
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