A Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) statement said yesterday that the 33rd Macao Art Festival (MAF), which will be held in May 2023, is calling for local artists’ artwork proposals before October 25, 2021.
The statement said that over the years, the MAF has striven to promote the development of local arts and provide a platform for the performing arts and artistic exchanges. The statement pointed out that the MAF is committed to expanding the platform for local performing arts and attracting more creative programmes with local features, adding that non-profit art and cultural associations registered at the Identification Services Bureau (DSI) of Macau and individuals aged 18 or above with valid Macau Resident Identity Cards (BIR) are now invited to submit programme proposals.
According to the statement, in order to encourage innovation in artistic creation and to further expand the development of artists, priority will be given to works that “have never been performed publicly in Macau”, that “apply electronic or digital technologies”, and that “break through the conventional spectator-performer relationship or spatial limitations”, in addition to local theatre, Cantonese Opera, dance, children’s shows and multimedia performing arts.
Meanwhile, the popular “Performing Arts Gala” will also accept proposals of outdoor family programmes; all performance styles are acceptable and priority will be given to works that feature interactive activities and local communities’ characteristics.
The statement noted that the regulations and application forms for proposals can be downloaded from the IC’s website at www.icm.gov.mo/en/CallForFAM33. The statement pointed out that interested local associations and individuals may submit their properly filled-in proposal along with relevant materials in person during office hours, by mail to the Cultural Affairs Bureau Building, Praça do Tap Seac, or email to fam@icm.gov.mo before 5 p.m. on October 25, indicating the following on the envelope: “Attn: Division of Performing Arts, Cultural Affairs Bureau, Call for Proposals of Local Programmes for the 33rd Macao Arts Festival”.
The statement underlined that the shortlisted applicants from the first evaluation will be asked to attend an interview with the jury panel in early January 2022 to introduce the concept of their creations.
For enquiries, please call Mr. Tang on 8399 6267 or email him at siupongt@icm.gov.mo or call Ms. Leong on 8399 6621 or via email at isleong@icm.gov.mo during office hours.
This poster provided by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) yesterday calls for local artists’ proposals for the 33rd Macao Arts Festival.
