Parks and Recreation is seeking performers to apply to participate in the 2025 Performing Arts Series of concerts in city parks. Applications will be accepted online through Jan. 10 at 5 p.m. Performers are selected by a jury consisting of members of the local arts community. Applications are evaluated by type and quality of performance, musician/band availability, past performance record, and cost. Venues include Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers St.; Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park, 331 S. Washington St.; Peoples Park, 501 E. Kirkwood Ave.; Bryan Park, 1001 S. Henderson St.; and Hopewell Commons, at the intersection of the new Madison and West University Streets, just west of the B-Line Trail and Seminary Square Kroger. Applications are also used to select performers for Parks and Recreation special events, including the Holiday Market held annually on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. To receive full consideration, applications must be received no later than Jan. 10, although applications will be accepted until all performance dates are filled. Booking takes place in late January through February.
Bloomington Parks and Recreation has a long history of hosting live music in city parks, and of showcasing local musical talent. The Performing Arts Series provides many accessible venues for outdoor performances, and promotes music as a way for local residents to experience different musical cultures and to bring neighbors together. Local businesses and organizations are invited to join Parks and Recreation in creating a vibrant, thriving community by supporting local musicians and the performing arts through sponsorship of the Performing Arts Series. Sponsorship will showcase a business as a champion of the arts while providing meaningful opportunities for local performers to shine. Be a part of creating memorable experiences that enhance our parks, strengthen community bonds, and showcase the power of music to inspire and unite! Contact Emily Buuck, Community Relations Coordinator, at [email protected] or 812-349-3739 to find out how to sponsor the series. For more information about the Performing Arts Series, or the application to participate in the 2025 series, contact Crystal Ritter at [email protected] or 812-349-3725.
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