International Festival’s Performer Applications Now Available

(Lawton, OK) The International Festival Committee is now accepting applications for Volunteer Performers. . An invitation is extended to all organizations, groups, and individuals to apply. There is no fee to apply and the deadline is June 14 at 5 pm, no incomplete applications accepted!
The festival dates are September 24, 25, and 26. This family friendly event provides ethnic organizations, groups, and individuals an opportunity to display aspects of their culture. The 31-year-old festival continues to grow with last year’s attendance at an all time high of an estimated 43,000 for the three-day event.
Performances must meet the International Festival’s Purpose and Mission to:
1) Give ethnic organizations an opportunity to display aspects of their culture;
2) Provide educational opportunities about the diverse cultures in our community;
3) Develop a festival that will promote a positive image of Lawton throughout the
state and have a significant economic impact through tourism.
All applications must include:
1) A list of the country/countries or cultures represented in your program.
2) A short explanation of how your program meets the mission of the festival.
3) A brief description of your program (i.e. dance, band, vocal, rock, C&W, jazz,
etc).
4) All performances must be family oriented. Profanity and/or any actions deemed
offensive or distasteful will be cause for immediate cancellation of performance
and may hinder performance at future festivals.
5) First time applicants must submit VHS/DVD/CD of typical performance and two
references. References can be from teachers, officials from venue where you
performed, and for more guidance, call the Arts & Humanities Division.
The International Festival Committee’s Entertainment Selection Committee will review all applications to determine if performers meet the festival’s mission and goals while reserving the right to decline any application at their sole discretion. All performers must agree to comply with event rules and regulations.
This event will be held rain or shine. Major sponsors of the International Festival are the City of Lawton, Lawton Arts & Humanities Council, Oklahoma Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
The applications are available online, at the Arts & Humanities Division Office located on the west side of McMahon Memorial Auditorium in Lawton, OK and by mail upon request. For more information, please contact the Arts & Humanities Office at (580) 581-3470, 581-3471 or e-mail lahc@cityof.lawton.ok.us.
The website for the International Festival is www.cityof.lawton.ok.us/lahc/IF.htm