Regional performers and artists should submit audition by March 2 for consideration
The Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) is seeking to showcase talented individuals or groups during the organization’s banquet the evening of Thursday, April 23, at Jackpot Junction in Morton.
Performers and artists of any age who live within SWIF’s 18-county service area are eligible to perform or display music, dance or artwork that represents the region’s rich and diverse culture during the event.
Individuals or groups interested in this opportunity and who are available the evening of April 23 should submit an audio or video audition of their proposed music or dance performance either electronically or through the mail. Photographs and a brief description of a proposed art exhibit are likewise required for consideration.
Please send auditions and photographs by Monday, March 2, to SWIF Communications Specialist Karen Grasmon at [email protected] or Southwest Initiative Foundation, Attn Karen Grasmon, 15 3rd Ave. NW, Hutchinson, MN, 55350. Contact Grasmon at 1-800-594-9480 or 320-587-4848 for more information or if interested parties are not able to provide an audition tape.
Performers and artists will be notified of their selection by March 30, 2009. Those selected will be given a $100 stipend to defray mileage and further their artistic endeavors and will receive a complementary dinner at the event.
The Southwest Initiative Foundation is a regional community foundation dedicated to advancing southwest Minnesota through leadership, relationship-building, program development and philanthropy. The Foundation has contributed more than $46 million through its grant and loan programs in southwest Minnesota. It has also helped more than 450 businesses start or expand through its business finance programs, which has created or retained more than 7,400 jobs. To learn more, visit www.swifoundation.org.
