The Wood County Committee on Aging is seeking local performers for an event celebrating the creative endeavors of older adult artists in Northwest Ohio.
The event will be presented in the Wood County Senior Center, 140 S. Grove St., Bowling Green, and is produced by the WCCOA staff and volunteers.
“Arts Abound, Perennial Pursuits” will showcase various art forms pursued by community members who are compelled to create or engage in the arts as components of quality of life. Visual art contributions will also be displayed the week of Monday, Aug. 18, through Friday, Aug. 22, in conjunction with the public performances.
Intergenerational presentations are welcome. All performance levels are welcome.
Solo and group performers are encouraged to apply for inclusion by the July 28 entry deadline, with the performance date set for Aug. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. Presentations from one to five minutes in duration will be considered, and can include musical performance, spoken word, vocal pieces, dancing, acting and other performing arts.
Sound amplification, piano, and 20-foot by 15-foot informal stage space is available. Rehearsal time on Friday, Aug. 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the performance space will also be provided leading up to the performance.
The application period is open now and closes July 28. To access an application visit website at www.wccoa.net or obtain a paper copy by contacting the program department at 419-353-5661 or email programs@wccoa.net.
