Three Projects Have Open Calls For Artists

on December 8, 2014 at 2:23 pm

The McCully-Moiliili Fire Station (above) or the restroom at Mililani Mauka District Park (below) could be your next canvas PHOTOS COURTESY THE MAYOR'S OFFICE OF CULTURE AND THE ARTS

The McCully-Moiliili Fire Station PHOTOS COURTESY THE MAYOR’S OFFICE OF CULTURE AND THE ARTS

The Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts is seeking artists for two public works of art — one at McCully-Moiliili Fire Station and the other at Mililani Mauka District Park — as a part of its Art in City Buildings program.

For the McCully-Moiliili Fire Station, which is located at 2425 Date St., MOCA aims to depict an historic event that occurred in the area, preferably related to the 1895 Battle of Moiliili . The completed piece will be on an exterior wall on the first-floor level.

For Mililani Mauka District Park, MOCA seeks a piece that reflects the Mililani area and the park facility. It will be displayed outside of the park’s restroom and may utilize any or all of the surface areas on the front of the building.

MOCA’s Art in City Buildings program was designed to provide exposure to culture and the arts, as well as foster the development of local artistic talent.

To apply, artists need to submit a letter of interest, a resume, references and a project proposal, among other materials. The deadline to apply for the fire station project is Jan. 7; for Mililani, the deadline is Jan. 8. Finalists will be notified in March, and a winner will be chosen by May.

For more information or to find out how to apply, visit http://www1.honolulu.gov/moca/news.htm.

The restroom at Mililani Mauka District Park could be your next canvas PHOTOS COURTESY THE MAYOR’S OFFICE OF CULTURE AND THE ARTS

If dance is more your speed, there’s a virtual casting call for a spring production at The ARTS at Marks Garage. Local group the808wonderland seeks two to four dancers for a theatrical film noir comedy slated to take the stage at Marks Garage in March.

Applicants should have experience in generating their own material, capacity to adapt choreography to new music, ability to develop material outside of rehearsal time and reliable transportation. Minor acting also may be required.

To apply, you must submit a resume or bio and a video link of original choreography that depicts one of the following concepts: lust, anger, joy, sadness, grief, fear or anticipation. All dance styles are welcome. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Applications are due via email to miss.catwings@gmail.com by Dec. 12. Chosen dancers will be notified by Dec. 21.

Show dates are March 19-22 and 26-29.