(MAHWAH, NJ) -- The Angelica and Russ Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts on the Ramapo College of NJ campus in Mahwah, seeks musicians, theater artists, dancers, filmmakers, and other performing artists to present new works-in-progress based on how the arts are contributing to healing in these challenging times. Healing can be from the perspective of individuals, groups, communities, or global impact.

Recognizing artists' unique ability to help us interpret the world around us, they encourage a wide range of perspectives including COVID-19 impact on the arts or our economy, contemporary struggles for social and racial justice, and the polarized political climate. The selected works will be part of a 2-day event entitled Healing Hands on Saturday, February 19, and Sunday, February 20, 2022 in the Sharp Theater on the Ramapo College of NJ campus. 

Following the performances there will be a discussion of how artists create new work drawing on world events around them. Because scheduling will not be determined until fall 2021, artists must be available on both February 19 and 20, 2022.

The Deadline for Applications is July 29, 2021 at 4:00pm. Click here to apply. September 1, 2021: Artists will be notified if selected on September 1st and scheduling of performance times will take place in October.

Healing Hands will engage up to 4 projects. There are no entry fees.

Criteria & Submission Instructions: Artist’s Proposal Must Include: Completed application including: Artist’s Bio (150 words max);  Artist’s Statement (150 words max);  A narrative describing the vision for the performance along with how it speaks to the theme (300 words max);,  Technical needs (sound, lighting, dance floor, etc.);  Resume and videos/digital links to work, or portfolio of past public performances.

Artists should submit 3-5 total work samples. These may include audio files, video files or links to examples that best portray your work. It is NOT necessary to submit samples of the new work that you plan to present for this project.

Compensation, if selected, is $ 800 for a 25-30 minute presentation and participation in a post-performance discussion. 

Artists may discuss the project and its requirements at any time before submission by contacting: Lisa Campbell, Berrie Center.

Ramapo College of NJ is located at 505 Ramapo Valley Road in Mahwah, New Jersey.