Call for Young Performing Artists (ages 18-24):
Transitions: Where are you From? Where are you Going?
Deadline to Apply: Tuesday, July 1st, 2025
Performance: September 20th, 2025, 4-6pm
Please read through ALL information and follow instructions and specifications EXACTLY for preference in the jurying process.
For further information, please see the call for Visual Art Here.
About the Exhibition: Hey Bay Area performing artists aged 18-24!
In conjunction with our September 2025 exhibit of visual art by Bay Area youth entitled Transitions, ACCI Gallery seeks up to 4 short youth performance pieces to complement the themes of identity, home, and the future. “Where are you from?” and “Where are you going?” are big questions, and we’re looking for performances connected to your background, your culture, and where you’re headed next; migration, personal growth, or anything that connects your past and your future.
ACCI is excited to welcome and cultivate emerging artists. For performances which are accepted, you will be able to show your work to a new audience in an established cooperative art gallery, and add it to your professional CV. The event itself offers networking opportunities, and we encourage you to invite your own audiences to the event. Please ensure that you are available for the scheduled event, Saturday September 20th, 4-6pm!
Performances should last 10-15 minutes during a special event on Saturday, September 20th, 4-6pm, at ACCI Gallery in North Berkeley. The gallery will advertise the event widely to the public, will provide light refreshments and will serve as MC for the event. The gallery will not provide any audio equipment. The space is best suited for musical and spoken word performances within a 48" x 72" space.
To apply, please submit a representative video or a YouTube link, and a short background bio and artist statement. The deadline for email submissions is July 1st, 2025, with results announced on or before July 16th, 2025.
Multidisciplinary artists who are submitting to the 2D/3D show are also welcome to apply to do a performance.
Eligibility:
Selected artists will be notified via email by July 16th, and will have the opportunity to perform on September 20th, 2025.
For further information, please see the call for Visual Art Here.
About the Exhibition: Hey Bay Area performing artists aged 18-24!
In conjunction with our September 2025 exhibit of visual art by Bay Area youth entitled Transitions, ACCI Gallery seeks up to 4 short youth performance pieces to complement the themes of identity, home, and the future. “Where are you from?” and “Where are you going?” are big questions, and we’re looking for performances connected to your background, your culture, and where you’re headed next; migration, personal growth, or anything that connects your past and your future.
ACCI is excited to welcome and cultivate emerging artists. For performances which are accepted, you will be able to show your work to a new audience in an established cooperative art gallery, and add it to your professional CV. The event itself offers networking opportunities, and we encourage you to invite your own audiences to the event. Please ensure that you are available for the scheduled event, Saturday September 20th, 4-6pm!
Performances should last 10-15 minutes during a special event on Saturday, September 20th, 4-6pm, at ACCI Gallery in North Berkeley. The gallery will advertise the event widely to the public, will provide light refreshments and will serve as MC for the event. The gallery will not provide any audio equipment. The space is best suited for musical and spoken word performances within a 48" x 72" space.
To apply, please submit a representative video or a YouTube link, and a short background bio and artist statement. The deadline for email submissions is July 1st, 2025, with results announced on or before July 16th, 2025.
Multidisciplinary artists who are submitting to the 2D/3D show are also welcome to apply to do a performance.
Eligibility:
- Performing Artists aged 18-24 and living in the Bay Area (at the time of applying)
- Any kind of performing art under 15 minutes in duration (music, performance art, theater, etc.).
- Performance should fit on a platform maximum 48" x 72", smaller is better.
- Performers must bring their own audio equipment, and be prepared to set it up and take it down quickly between sets.
- Work that relates to the theme: “Transitions: Where Are You From? Where Are You Going?” is preferred.
- Artists should include a short bio and artist statement (100-150 words) highlighting their background, artistic journey,
and any relevant experiences or achievements. - Include a link to a video of a relevant performance.
- Venue: ACCI Gallery Berkeley, CA
- Submission Deadline: July 1st, 2025
- Acceptance emails sent: July 16th, 2025
- Exhibition dates (Visual Artists): Saturday August 30 - Sunday October 5, 2025
- Artist Reception (for Visual Artists): Saturday, September 6, 4-6pm
- Performance: September 20th, 2025, 4-6pm
- Complete the application linked below, following all specifications and instructions.
Selected artists will be notified via email by July 16th, and will have the opportunity to perform on September 20th, 2025.
For questions about this exhibition, please email [email protected]