Gaywise FESTival (GFEST) has announced the 2015 call for entries from Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex (LGBTQI) artists.
THE London based event invites expression of interest in three main categories: film (shorts and features), visual arts and performance.
Niranjan Kamatkar, director of GFEST, said: “This year we will work with venues that will actively promote the profile of LGBTQI artists. The festival has been offering an excellent platform for LGBT films and artworks over the last 8 years now. GFEST 2015 presents an ideal opportunity for sponsors to show their commitment to LGBT equality and diversity.”
GFEST has been supported in the past by a number of prestigious London venues including the National Gallery, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the UK Parliament – where the festival has been launched for the last three years.
The festival is internationally recognised as a high profile event by media and fellow festivals, and provides a unique opportunity for young talent to showcase their work alongside established names and to network with industry professionals.
Last year GFEST presented new commissioned works by three visual artists and two performers. The organisers hope to present further new commissioned works at GFEST 2015.
GFEST is organised by arts charity Wise Thoughts.
Visual artist and Wise Thoughts new trustee Dr Trevor Wood MBE, said: “I am delighted to be associated with this year’s GFEST, a unique festival showcasing outstanding work of artists from the LGBT community (that) has helped many new and aspiring artists with their careers. Taking part in GFEST can help promote your work within the mainstream arts industry in London and wider afield.”
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Expressions of interest for all three categories must be submitted by 30 June 2015.
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