ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Fringe announced the launch of “The Collective,” an 18-month program for emerging arts companies/organizations to grow and produce full-run productions at the Fringe ArtSpace.
These productions will become the showcase productions and core artistic products for the Fringe ArtSpace season beginning in Spring 2024, according to a news release.
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Orlando Fringe is currently accepting applications from organizations interested in participating in the program.
If accepted, organizations will attend group sessions with other Collective members and produce two full-run productions at Fringe ArtSpace.
Each recipient will receive $20,000 to produce their shows and attend sessions, as well as over $35,000 in in-kind services sponsored by the Downtown Development Board.
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According to a news release, Orlando Fringe will conduct a round of in-person interviews with finalists select three organizations for “The Collective.”
“Orlando Fringe believes in amplifying voices and uplifting our artistic community,” said Orlando Fringe artistic and marketing director Desiree Montes. “We are positioned in the Central Florida arts community as the beginning pipeline for many organizations to create, experiment and grow at our annual Orlando Fringe Festival each May. Now, as we begin to transition into our second season with a year-round space, we are looking for organizations with a strong desire to grow and work alongside other arts organizations as we elevate the artistic landscape in Central Florida. This is an incredibly exciting next chapter for Fringe ArtSpace.”
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Applications are being accepted now until April 21.
To apply, CLICK HERE.
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