Participant Pack
CONTENTS WHAT IS JUBILEE ARTS FESTIVAL? 4 OVERVIEW 4 WHAT ARE THE ANCHOR EVENTS? 5 ARTS GALLERY 5 FILM FESTIVAL 5 TALENT SHOWCASE 5 HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE AND WHAT IS THE TIMELINE? 6 INITIAL REGISTRATION: 7 PHASE I SUBMISSION: 7 PHASE II SUBMISSION: 7 PRE-SCREENING AND SELECTION FOR JAF-ANZ: 7 NATIONAL JUBILEE ARTS FESTIVAL: 8 INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL: 8 IS THERE ANY THEME OR A TOPIC FOR THE SUBMISSIONS? 8 EXAMPLES OF HOW TO USE THE CREATIVE PROMPTS 9 WHAT ARE THE SUBMISSION POLICIES AND GUIDELINES? 10 GENERAL GUIDELINES 10 WHO CAN I ASK IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? 13 EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS 13 ATTEND ONLINE ORIENTATION AND INFORMATION SESSIONS 13 CONTACT YOUR LOCAL TEAM MEMBERS 13 ARTS GALLERY 15 SUBMISSION CATEGORIES AND ENTRY GUIDELINES 15 JUDGING CRITERIA 16 ENTRY GUIDELINES PER CATEGORY 17 SUPPORTING MATERIAL 17 FILM FESTIVAL 19 SUBMISSION CATEGORIES 19 JUDGING CRITERIA 20 ENTRY GUIDELINES BY CATEGORY 20 SUPPORTING MATERIAL 21 2
TALENT SHOWCASE 23 SUBMISSION CATEGORIES 23 JUDGING CRITERIA 24 ENTRY GUIDELINES BY CATEGORY 25 SUPPORTING MATERIAL 26 3
WHAT IS JUBILEE ARTS FESTIVAL? OVERVIEW Jubilee Arts is a Diamond Jubilee International Programme that provides the Jamat with an opportunity to experience global artistic expressions highlighting the cultural diversity of the Ismaili community from around the world. Beyond showcasing elite Ismaili talent, Jubilee Arts provides a platform for new and aspiring artists to explore diverse forms of personal expression and to be discovered and recognised within their local and national Jamats. In ANZ region, Jubilee Arts Festivals will be held in each centre and will serve as the qualifiers and preparation for the International Arts Festival. The Jubilee Arts Festivals will be held in ANZ in March 2018 and will include three Anchor events: Film Festival, Art Gallery and Talent Showcase. The International Arts Festival (IAF) is the inaugural event of Jubilee Arts where Ismaili artists from around the world will come together to celebrate talent. The IAF will be held in European summer in 2018. In this pack, you will find information regarding the National Jubilee Arts Festival in ANZ Region and how you as an artist can be a part of it. The information in this pack will help you get started and prepare for your submission. It will be supplemented with more information that will be made available on the the.ismaili ANZ website as well as during online orientations that will be held to give all artists an overview of the program and requirements. If you have any queries outside of the information provided in this pack, feel free to contact the National JAF Team on JAF@anzni.org. We look forward to sharing this journey with you as you share your vision with the world! National Team Jubilee Arts Festival JAF@anzni.org 4
WHAT ARE THE ANCHOR EVENTS? Jubilee Arts Festival ANZ will comprise of three anchor events as follows: ARTS GALLERY Art Gallery will include both traditional and non-traditional forms of art providing a platform to the Jamat to witness, experience and understand our diverse community through visual arts. Artists will get an opportunity to participate in the following categories: Canvas Media Paper Media Sculpture/3-Dimensional Art Graphic Design/Print Media Photography Mixed Media (including indigenous artwork) Art and Digital Installations Built Environment FILM FESTIVAL Film Festival will screen films from Ismaili filmmakers throughout ANZ, celebrating their talent and abilities with regard to the various components of filmmaking. It will provide ANZ film makers a chance to express their creativity through film, an inclusive medium which is now accessible to the wider population through technology. Entries can be of any genre from abstract pieces to comedy to documentary. All levels of proficiency are invited and artists are not limited by equipment used. There are two categories for the Film Festival: Under 5 Minutes Short film submissions totalling 5 minutes or less in duration Under 15 Minutes Short film submissions totalling 15 minutes or less in duration. TALENT SHOWCASE The Talent Showcase will provide a platform to performers to celebrate and represent the ANZ community s rich and diverse culture. Submission categories include: Voice Dance Music Creative Arts 5
HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE AND WHAT IS THE TIMELINE? The below timeline illustrates key stages for participants. Later in this section, you will find a brief description on each of these stages. Initial Registration Commences 19th November 2017 Initial Registration Closes 31st December 2017 Phase I Submission 16th December 2017-14th January 2018 Phase II Submission 14th January 2018-10th February 2018 Pre-Screeing and Selection for JAF ANZ 11th - 25th February 2018 National Jubilee Arts Festival (Film Festival, Art Gallery, Talent Showcase) March 2018 International Arts Festival ANZ Winter 2018 6
INITIAL REGISTRATION: Any Jamati member who is interested to learn more about Jubilee Arts is required to register via ANZ Connect App and website. If you do not have a login, you can register for one by simply visiting https://connect.anzni.org. If you prefer you can also register in your Jamat Khana at the Jubilee Arts Festival registration desk starting 19 th November 2017 until the 31 st of December. Jubilee Arts - local team members are available on all Fridays and Majlis in the foyer to help interested Jamati members register for JAF ANZ. The initial registration closes on 31 st December 2017. PHASE I SUBMISSION: In the 1 st phase of submission, artists interested in submitting their work for the festival will be required to complete an online form which will require them to provide: o Submission biodata o Submission summary o Progress images which will eventually make up your Art in the Making narrative. Details on these requirements can be found under Supporting Material as listed under each anchor event s section. You will receive more information and guidance from the National JAF Team regarding the Phase I Submission. Phase I Submission closes on midnight 14 th January 2018 (AEST). PHASE II SUBMISSION: Artist who have completed Phase I Submission will be required to submit digital images/videos of the final work by midnight (AEST) on 10 th February 2018 for inclusion in the National Arts Festival. More details can be found under the Supporting Material section for each anchor event. You will receive more information and guidance from the National JAF Team regarding the process for Phase II Submission. PRE-SCREENING AND SELECTION FOR JAF-ANZ: Based on the information received via Phase I & II Submissions, selected number of submissions will be shortlisted which would be showcased during JAF-ANZ. Entries that do not meet the criteria will not get an opportunity to be part of the competition. Artists will be informed about the outcome of this pre-screening round as per the timeline stated above. 7
NATIONAL JUBILEE ARTS FESTIVAL: The Arts Festivals will be hosted in Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth during March 2018. Participants will be expected to participate in mock-ups and technical rehearsals. Participants will be expected to bring their original work (in case of Art Gallery) and relevant props on the day of the festival. Based on the technical information provided in Phase II Submissions, local teams will extend their best possible support in helping artists set up. INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL: A panel of impartial judges who are suitably qualified and or experienced and who also understand the vision of Jubilee Arts will select national winners. Of the national winners, a further set of shortlisted artists will be selected for the International Arts Festival. There will be judging at the National level as well as final vetting at the International Level before an entry is finalised for the IAF. Further details about IAF participation will be shared at a later stage. IS THERE ANY THEME OR A TOPIC FOR THE SUBMISSIONS? Jubilee Arts Festival and its three anchor events intend to offer a platform for artists across ANZ to celebrate Mawlana Hazar Imam s Diamond Jubilee through their art. In order to provide artists with additional creative and artistic direction as they develop their submission, four creative prompts have been developed. A creative prompt is a word, phrase or idea that provokes and inspires creative or critical thought from an artist. Prompts are often used by artists to help them think about complex themes in simple and relatable terms. Artists are required to incorporate one of these four creative prompts: Legacy Aspiration Time Devotion Artists are encouraged to be creative with use of the prompts. As part of the application process, artists will be asked to describe how your submission connects to one of the creative prompts. 8
EXAMPLES OF HOW TO USE THE CREATIVE PROMPTS Below are some examples to help you understand the creative prompts. However, you should be as creative as you can be in connecting to one or more of these broad ideas. Voice: Select or create a song with language about legacy (e.g., songs about family and parent/child relationships, or a cover song or medley of songs from an illustrious artist that demonstrates that his/her legacy lives on in performance). Legacy Creative Arts: Choose or create pieces of poetry with language about legacy and the passing on of traditions and perform them on stage. Photography: Photograph a father passing an important family heirloom or tradition to his child. Dance: Illustrate the story of struggle and aspiration, and perhaps the achievement of a dream in the ballet or modern/contemporary styles. Aspiration Music: Select or create a piece dedicated to imitating a role model, such as playing the keyboard like Herbie Hancock, or DJ-ing like Funk Master Flex, or imitating the image of dreams into the composition of music itself, similar to Debussy s composition of Clouds and Water Games. Film: Create a movie about someone who has overcome struggles to achieve their dream/aspiration. Film: Create a time-lapse film showing the change or growth of a caterpillar into a butterfly. Time Dance: Create a group dance piece that illustrates narratively a passage through decades. Canvas: Create a painting depicting time travel. Sculpture: Create a sculpture which shows a moment frozen in time such as falling snowflake or pouring of liquid from a vessel. 9
Voice: Select or create a piece with devotional themes, such as a Qasida or selection from an Oratorio, or experiment with vocal styles that are already devotional, such as Bhajan and Qawwali, and blend these styles with other kinds of repertoire. Devotion Dance: Incorporate particular gestures that are devotional in nature, such as Pranaam (hands-closed prayer), Salaam, the bowing of heads, and even sampling such movement from across world religions and how they express devotion. Literary / Creative Arts: Select religious or devotional texts to perform onstage, such as Quranic ayats, Biblical excerpts, or mystical poetry (e.g., from Rumi and Shams). WHAT ARE THE SUBMISSION POLICIES AND GUIDELINES? Three sets of guidelines will be relevant to artists submitting to the National Arts Festival as illustrated in the figure below: General Guidelines Entry Guidelines + by category + Supporting Material by category General guidelines are applicable to all artists participating in the Arts Festival. In addition, artists will be required to share relevant supporting materials and adhere to specific category criteria. Details can be found under each Anchor Event section. GENERAL GUIDELINES 1. Eligibility as Artist Any and all Ismaili community members along with interfaith spouses and children of Ismailis who would like to share their artistic work with the Global Jamat. 10
2. Age and Chaperone Requirements There is no minimum age to participate as an artist at Jubilee Arts or the International Arts Festival. Any artist under the age of eighteen (18) as of 1 July 2018 will be considered a minor artist and must be accompanied by a chaperone at all times during the International Arts Festival. 3. Original Works All submissions for Jubilee Arts must be the original artwork of the artists submitting the artwork. Plagiarism is strictly not permitted in any way, shape or form. If the National Team learns at any time that the Artist responsible for submitting an entry was not the original creator of the Artwork or otherwise plagiarized the Artwork, the Artist will be disqualified from participation at the National JAF and International Arts Festival. All art must be the original work of the Artists submitting the artwork. There is no date for when work should have been created by, therefore previously created original artwork can be submitted to JAF so long as they relate to the creative prompts. 4. Application of Creative Prompts Each submission will be asked to incorporate one of the four creative prompts: Time, Legacy, Aspiration, and Devotion. Artists are encouraged to be creative with use of the prompts. As part of the application process, each artist or group will be asked to describe how their submission connects to one of the creative prompts. 5. Language Your submission can be in any language you choose it to be. All submissions selected to be displayed or performed as part of the Arts Festival should also be translated into the English. For example, all films must have English subtitles. The lyrics of all songs, poems, and other written works to be performed at the Talent Showcase must be submitted in the Artist s local language and translated into English prior to submission. The Artist biographies can be submitted in the Artist s local language, if other than English, but must be translated into English. 6. Submission limitations For IAF: An artist can only represent one jurisdiction in one category and for one submission at the International Arts Festival. An Artist can only represent one National Council Jurisdiction at the International Arts Festival. An Artist may submit artwork to the qualifying round for the National Council Jurisdiction in which the Artist resides at the time of the qualifying round in that National Council Jurisdiction or where the Artist resided up to six (6) months before the first qualifying round in that National Council Jurisdiction. One exception applies: A student attending school outside of his/her National Council jurisdiction or a consultant who is working on a temporary assignment outside of his/her 11
National Council jurisdiction may submit Artwork for the qualifying round in the National Council jurisdiction in which he/she resides or the one in which he/she currently studies or works. For JAF ANZ: Submission policy for Jubilee Arts Festival ANZ endorses IAF submission limitation policy. All ANZ participants can only make one submission under one category to the National Arts Festival for the purpose of selection for the International Arts Festival. However, in order to give maximum possible chances to the artists to showcase their creativity and work, there may be opportunities for artists to make additional submissions which can be featured at the festival. These submissions will not be considered as submissions for JAF ANZ competition or for IAF. Information on the additional submissions to be featured will be shared later in the submission cycle. Please note that this opportunity is not guaranteed as it will highly depend on the key factors such as logistical and space limitations in each regional event. If you are interested to share more work and wish to be contacted please let us know via JAF@anzni.org. 7. Prohibited Content All content must be deemed appropriate for audiences of all ages. Following are some examples of content that would not be considered appropriate for the Arts Festival: Images of the Imams or the Noorani family Clear images of children (under 18) used in film submissions, without the documented consent of a parent or legal guardian Foul or offensive images or language (e.g., excessive violence, nudity, sexually suggestive images or language, profanity) Subliminal messages to inappropriate or offensive statements Sexually suggestive or other provocative dance moves Content that has implied meanings/messages that are deemed inappropriate There may be additional examples of content that is deemed inappropriate based on parameters established by the ANZ Council and Tariqah Board and are not included in the above nonexhaustive list. Please note that the National Jubilee Arts Organising Team reserves the right to disqualify a submission that is considered inappropriate, even if it is not mentioned in the above list. 8. Submission Deadlines and Required Materials As part of the JAF ANZ and IAF, artists will be required to complete all entry requirements and ensure submission in a timely manner as per the timeline above. 12
WHO CAN I ASK IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? You can reach out to us through following mediums: EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS If you have any questions, feel free to email JAF@anzni.org and we will endeavour to respond within 48 hours. ATTEND ONLINE ORIENTATION AND INFORMATION SESSIONS To help you further through this process, a number of online orientation sessions will be held. Please attend these sessions as it will help answer any other questions you have. An email will be sent out inviting you to the sessions. The tentative dates are as follows: Category Orientation - Art Gallery Orientation - Film Festival Orientation - Talent Show Time and Date 10am (AEST) 16 th December 2017 2:30pm (AEST) 17 th December 2017 11am (AEST) 16 th December 2017 4:30pm (AEST) 17 th December 2017 9am (AEST) 16 th December 2017 3:30pm (AEST) 17 th December 2017 CONTACT YOUR LOCAL TEAM MEMBERS You can also reach out to our Local Teams Leads on the following contact numbers: Sydney Rozi Ahmed: + 61411840970 Amin Ali: +61430621573 Adelaide Malik Babwani: +61430977786 Parvez Rupani: +61430338903 Melbourne Shahzad Zaveri: +61452012481 Samir Keshwani: +61433550536 Brisbane Malik Samnani: +61405333786 Rajesh Bhimani: +61407177620 Auckland Amyn Tharani: +6421841002 Salman Momin: +64220706786 Perth Shamez Salim: +61404810675 13
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ARTS GALLERY The Art Gallery will be a gallery showcasing visual arts from Ismaili talent from around ANZ. Curated and displayed in a formal, high quality setting, the Art Gallery aims to encourage an appreciation of art and its role in society through direct engagement with original works reflecting the richness and diversity of our Global Jamat. The Gallery will provide a visual platform for critical thinking across cultures, disciplines, media and contexts. The Jubilee Arts Festival invites submissions from across eight categories in the visual arts: Canvas Media, Paper Media, Graphic Design/Print Media, 3-Dimensional/Sculpture, Photography, Mixed Media, Art, Digital Installations, and Built Environment. All Jamati members who wish to participate may submit their artwork to their respective city s National Art Gallery. Artists are encouraged to collaborate in producing an artwork; there is no maximum number of artists for any submission. SUBMISSION CATEGORIES AND ENTRY GUIDELINES Canvas Media: Canvas Media is artwork that is hand-painted or hand-drawn on canvas cloth. Canvas media is often mounted on a wood frame and hung on walls. The methods or tools used to paint on canvas may vary, though traditionally these artworks are painted or drawn by an instrument such as a paintbrush or the artist s fingers. Paper Media: Paper Media includes hand-painted or hand-drawn artwork on fine art quality paper. Submissions in this category may have been created with pencils, ink, or any other tool used to hand-paint or hand-draw the artwork. Paper Media pieces are also often framed and hung on a wall. Graphic Design/Print Media: Graphic Design/Print Media is artwork that is printed, for example through screen-printing or digital printing. Screen-printing is one of the most traditional methods of printing, while digital printing is the most common. Graphic Design/Print Media artists typically create their original artwork on a computer and print it using one of these methods. 3-Dimensional (Sculpture) Media: 3-Dimensional ( 3D ) Media involves creating a sculpture, which is essentially a freestanding object. Photography Media: Photography Media includes photos of people, places, objects, or spaces captured using a digital 15
or film camera. Photographers generally reproduce their photographs in print and this type of artwork is also often framed and hung on a wall. Mixed/ Assembled Media Mixed/Assembled Media is artwork that combines the above types of art media to create one piece of art. Art & Digital Installations Art & Digital Installations include custom artwork that is created to transform a space and allows the audience to interact with the piece using more than one of their senses, usually touch, sound and sight. An installation piece will generally serve to transform the space into something the audience can fully immerse themselves in. Built Environment The focus here is on the built environment, which refers to the man-made surroundings that provide the setting for human activity, ranging in scale from buildings to parks. It has been defined as "the humanitarian-made space in which people live, work, and recreate on a day-to-day basis". Many will relate this to architecture, which is both the process and product of planning, designing and constructing a physical structure or space, such as buildings, landscapes, open areas, urban development, and other environmental projects. Architecture can also include the preservation and restoration of historic buildings and spaces. Material and design elements often vary across global regions, and often have cultural significance. JUDGING CRITERIA Creativity/Content: o Use of creative prompts - Uniqueness of concept o Creativity and originality of the depicted theme Elements of Art/Composition: o Effective use and complexity of standard elements of art relevant to the sub-category e.g. visual art, photography or architecture Technique, Execution, Artistic Talent o Technical Excellence/Technique o Workmanship o Craftsmanship Appearance, Presentation, Final Product o Professional Quality o Presentation. 16
ENTRY GUIDELINES PER CATEGORY In addition to the general guidelines above that apply to all artists and submissions, artists need to adhere to the entry guidelines based on chosen category. These are available at the.ismaili/anz website: https://the.ismaili/jubilee-arts-festival-anz SUPPORTING MATERIAL Along with the submission of the artwork, artists will need to provide a form with information about themselves and their art work. This information will be used in a variety of ways to allow judges and spectators to engage with and understand artists indirectly. Submission Content Description Biodata Submission Summary Art in the Making Images o Artist biography, including name, birthdate, any education and artistic credits/awards and title of artwork. o Narrative summary (up to 500 words) describing the concept of the submission; how the work incorporates the creative prompts (devotion, legacy, time, and aspiration); and rationale for chosen mediums. This summary will be reviewed by judges as part of the evaluation process. o Video narrative (1 minute) or series of photographs in which the artist 1) tells their story or professional history and 2) demonstrates the progression of the submission from concept to draft to final artwork o 4-6 images of the final product from different angles. Digital format must be JPEG (.jpg or.jpeg) at a resolution of 72dpi or 800x600 pixels o These will be used to review submissions for content prior to the JAF Technical Requirements (if relevant) o Electrical use, power source, hanging method and any other resources required. 17
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FILM FESTIVAL The Film Festival will provide a grand platform for exceptional Ismaili directors and producers around ANZ to showcase the global culture of filmmaking. It will be a space to celebrate the collaborative efforts of the various components of filmmaking including production, direction, writing, motion graphics, animation, experimental storytelling and acting. Through visual storytelling, films will look to enrich, educate, and entertain audiences; initiate cultural dialogue; and celebrate cinematic excellence in any language. The Film Festival will be a place of intrigue, where film and cinema can be explored and consumed by audiences of all ages and interests. The Film Festival invites submissions in two categories based on duration: under 5 minutes and under 15 minutes. All Jamati members who wish to participate may submit a film to their respective city s National Film Festival. Artists are encouraged to collaborate in producing a film; there is no maximum number of artists for any submission. SUBMISSION CATEGORIES Category Under 5 Minutes Under 15 Minutes Description Short film submissions totalling 5 minutes or less in duration. Short film submissions totalling 15 minutes or less in duration. 19
JUDGING CRITERIA Storyline and Theme o Identification and application of one of the creative prompt, clarity, depth, relevance, originality of the storyline; dialogue, flow, writing/script, entertainment value, significance Direction and Production Design o Shot structure, storytelling, look and feel, creativity, coherence, symbolic style, use of props, visual scheme, set dressing, set design, mood of visual style Editing o Thematic relevance, style (does it work with the theme), flow, tricks for intention (jump cuts, inserts), appropriate use of transition grading, colouring, subtitling Sound Design o Clarity, audio sync with dialogue or sound effects, choice and use of sound effects, music, soundtracks, voiceover/ background effects, sound balance Cinematography o Lighting, camera work, range of complicated shots (e.g. vertigo shot), camera angles, composition, framing, creativity Performance/Character o Acting, mood, realism, character depth, emotional connection with viewer Visual Effects o Effective use of CGI (computer generated imagery), post production, green screen work Special Effects/Stunts o Any effects used in extreme. Use of fire or explosions, relevance, reality of stunts and effects. ENTRY GUIDELINES BY CATEGORY In addition to the general guidelines above that apply to all artists and submissions, artists need to adhere to the entry guidelines noted below. These are also available on the.ismaili\anz website. Note that artists may collaborate in producing a piece of art; there is no maximum number of artists for any submission. 20
SUPPORTING MATERIAL Along with the submission of the film, artists should also provide certain supporting documents to offer insight into their history as artists and the development of their pieces for the Film Festival. This information will be used in a variety of ways to allow judges and spectators to engage with and understand artists indirectly. For example, video narratives can be used to show spectators how a piece transitions from concept to final form. Submission Content Description Biodata Submission Background Submission Summary Art in the making o Artist biography, including name, birthdate, any education and artistic credits/awards and title of film. o Primary language of film o Production details, including date made, equipment used, budget, locations, sponsorships o Original sources (e.g. if the story or music is based on another piece o Narrative summary (up to 500 words) describing the concept of the submission; how the work incorporates the creative prompts (devotion, legacy, time, and aspiration); and rationale for chosen mediums. This summary will be reviewed by judges as part of the evaluation process. o Video narrative (1 minute) or series of images in which the artist 1) tells their story or professional history and 2) demonstrates the progression of the submission from concept to draft to final artwork Credits o Names of crewmembers: Actors, Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Sound Artist, Art Director, Make-up Artists o Any other collaborators o Special thanks (e.g., to government entities) Film Artwork Funding sources o Image file to be used a movie poster or icon for the film. Digital format must be JPEG (.jpg or.jpeg) at a resolution of 72dpi or 800x600 pixels o Details about external funding sources or sponsors of the film 21
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TALENT SHOWCASE Jamati members are invited to participate in the Talent Showcase, one of the anchor events of Jubilee Arts Festival. The Talent Showcase will showcase submissions from the vocal, musical, dance and creative arts categories. The Talent Showcase provides a unique opportunity to celebrate and represent the community s rich and diverse culture from around the world. It will encourage artists to enhance their technique and delivery for optimal performance in front of a large audience. The Talent Showcase expects to see high energy, breath-taking and awe inspiring performing arts. Artists should be encouraged to bring out the best display of their artistic talents. SUBMISSION CATEGORIES Voice Voice submissions the performance of song, melody, and/or rhythm, by the voice. Voice acts may include solo, small group, and larger ( choral ) submissions in any cultural style and language. Original and pre-existing pieces ( covers ) may be performed. Vocalists may be accompanied by live instrumentalists and/or recorded tracks; however, only the vocalists will be adjudicated on their performance. Music Music submissions will be considered insofar as the "act" features the performance of a piece in which the majority of the act is created by instruments. Music acts may include solo, small group, and larger ( orchestral ) acts in any cultural style. All musical genres in classical, folk, and popular styles will be considered. Candidates may play a background track to supplement their performance, but only what is performed live will be adjudicated. Dance Dance submissions will be judged on the movement of the body, in solo or group choreography. Dance acts may include solo, small group, and larger troupes in any cultural style. Background music or live music can be used however only the dance will be judged not those playing the music. Stage props are also allowed. Costumes should be used to enhance your performance. Creative Arts This category is the most flexible and covers other performances that are not included in voice music or dance categories for example: shadow dance, gymnastics, martial arts, poetry readings and others. This can be done solo, or in groups. 23
JUDGING CRITERIA Technique o How do the candidates represent their ability in the performing art chosen: o Voice: e.g. tone and resonance, vocal range, pitch and tuning, rhythmic integrity o Dance: e.g. movement, fluidity and control, body line and form, rhythmic integrity and musicality o Music: e.g. instrumental quality, melodic range on the instrument, articulation and intonation o Creative Arts: e.g. fluidity and control in execution, articulation of the art, adherence to stylistic priorities. Content o What is the piece chosen to perform, including complexity of the piece, interest of the piece, choice and use of particular art, rhythmic density and variety and narrative? Creativity o How do the candidates interpret their content? For example; experimentation with vocal, dance or musical textures, narrative, choice and incorporation of choreography, props and sets; shapes, textures, sounds and/or imagery that result from creative decisions. Delivery o How well do the candidates execute their performance? E.g. stage presence, poise, voice projection, effectiveness of accompaniment, A/V and/or props, costumes/dress, body language, facial expressions. Overall Performance o Entertainment value o Showmanship o Affective value/emotional impact o Engagement with judges and audience o Lasting thoughts on content, creativity and technique. 24
ENTRY GUIDELINES BY CATEGORY In addition to the general guidelines above that apply to all artists and submissions, artists need to adhere to the entry guidelines available for each category on the.ismaili\anz website https://the.ismaili/jubilee-arts-festival-anz Note that artists may collaborate in producing a piece of art however there is a maximum number of 20 artists per submission in the Talent Showcase category. Performances submitted for the Talent Showcase must be performed by the artist(s) who submit(s) that performance. Performers do not need to be the original authors, composers, singers, choreographers, or musicians for the musical, vocal, dance or creative art piece to be performed. Performers must obtain all permissions necessary in order to perform the music, song, written word, or script that they are performing, as well as for any accompanying visual or musical pieces. Performers must attribute the song, music, written word, and/or script to the original artist. Artists must retain written documentation of all licenses obtained and may be asked to produce such documentation in the event of a dispute. Any original written submissions for any performances for the Talent Showcase, including but not limited to poetry, songs, devotional expressions, stories, and scripts, and the lyrics of any submissions, will be subject to review and revision by the National JAF Team prior to the performance of those submissions as part of the Jubilee Arts Festival. 25
SUPPORTING MATERIAL Along with the submission of the performance, artists should also provide certain supporting documents to offer insight into their history as artists and the development of their pieces for the Talent Showcase. This information will be used in a variety of ways to allow judges and spectators to engage with and understand artists indirectly. For example, video narratives can be used to show spectators how a piece transitions from concept to final form. Submission Content Description Biodata Submission Summary Art in the Making Technical Requirements for the Performance Performance Credits o Artist biography, including name, birthdate, any education and artistic credits/awards and title of film. o In the case of a group performance, each person should submit the information outlined above o Narrative summary (up to 500 words) describing the concept of the submission; how the work incorporates the creative prompts (devotion, legacy, time, and aspiration); and rationale for chosen mediums. This summary will be reviewed by judges as part of the evaluation process. o Video narrative (1 minute) or series of images in which the artist 1) tells their story or professional history and 2) demonstrates the progression of the submission from concept to draft to final performance o Technical rider for the performance outlining required supports, e.g., how many mics and what kind, what kind of audio will be required (e.g., microphone or lead to a PA), monitors, projection screens, etc. o For example: "I am a kathak dancer performing with a tabla player. My tabla player will require two area mics on stands pointed to the floor to amplify his set of drums. I will require a mic on a stand. We will have a background track that plays for the duration of our performance. We will require one monitor (wedge, on stage). The house mix should include the tabla and my standing mic as loudest, with the background track as less of a priority." o Names of supporting artists: choreographers, musicians, etc o Any other collaborators o Special thanks (e.g. to government entities) 26
In your light, I learn how to love. In your beauty, how to make poems. You dance inside my chest where no-one sees you, but sometimes I do, and that sight becomes this art. - Rumi 27