Information for 2o12 Participants
If you would like to be a participant for the 2012 Indy Convergence, please fill out an .
WHEN?
Arrival Day: May 6
Convergence: May 7-18
Departure Day: May 19
HOW?
If you are flying to Indianapolis, please fly into the Indianapolis International Airport. We will be in contact with participants to coordinate pick-ups at the airport so there is no need for you to rent a car or take a shuttle.
If you are driving to Indianapolis, please contact caitlin@indyconvergence.org for driving directions to your host’s home.
WHERE?
We are proud to be hosted by the WHEELER ARTS COMMUNITY, located in historic Fountain Square in Indianapolis, IN at 1035 Sanders St. Artists will also have daily access to a local dance studio.
WHAT TO EXPECT
You remember those last few weeks of college? You had late night rehearsals, early morning study groups, four papers due and still found time to get in a few farewell parties with your friends. When you look back it’s this big beautiful blur that you wouldn’t trade for anything in the world…. It’s kinda like that.
Indy Convergence is designed to bring artists out of their comfort zones while providing an atmosphere of encouragement and camaraderie. If you are a director you will be asked to act, if you are a dancer you may find yourself singing. The reasons for this are two fold:
- We believe letting go of fear and broadening your experience is a never ending and vital part of being an artist
- Learning how to collaborate with a small and diverse group of artists will give you the tools to self produce when you return home.
Participating in The Indy Convergence will provide an opportunity to form relationships with professional artists from around the country and remind you just how much can be accomplished when artists put their minds to it. The most honest thing we can tell you is, “You will be tired, it will push your limits, and we are all in it together.”
FAQ
What is an Umbrella Project?
The Umbrella Project is an interdisciplinary collaborative piece in which everyone participates. It tends to center around a theme or specific source material.
What is a Side Project?
Side projects are the individual pieces that participants choose to work on. For the most part each participant leads one side project calling on the ensemble to help them bring it to fruition.
What is a Workshop?
Workshops give Indy Convergence the ability to connect with the community and learn from each others strengths. Each participant leads a class or exploration in their area of expertise. Past Workshops have included contact improv, opera for beginners, Shakespeare for children and even editing techniques.
How do you choose applicants each year?
As Indy Convergence has grown so has the quantity and caliber of applicants. The selection process is based on balancing a few key elements:
- Diversity of discipline
- Accommodating the needs of the side project proposals we receive. For example: one year might need more actors or opera singers.
- The unique ideas or talents that a particular applicant brings to the table
- Keeping a balance of out of state and local artists
More Questions?
Please email robert@indyconvergence.org with questions about your Side Project, the Umbrella Project or your Workshop. All participants should receive an orientation packet two weeks before arriving. If you have not received your packet, please contact us.
The Indy Convergence connects and empowers professional artists of all disciplines through meaningful residencies where artists create new work, collaborate across genres and teach community workshops. We are 'Artists at Work'.