Eligibility and Restrictions:
1. Works submitted must be new work, fully developed works in progress, or a fully updated & revised version of past work that has not been shown anywhere else. 
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2. Artists can apply for one of the following: 20-30 minutes, 8-10 minutes, OR 4-5 minutes. Please be sure that your project proposals are crafted specifically for the time length. Additional applications for a second work will not be considered (we will consider whichever one is submitted first). 
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3. Artists who have previously performed in FROLIC in 2019-2024 are welcome to apply. We ask that artists who performed in 2025 wait a year before applying again. 
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4. Artists must be Bay Area-based (within 2 hours of San Francisco/Oakland). We are unable to accept artists who are located outside of the Bay Area this year, but hope to in the future!
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5. Due to the nature of a festival, tech time for artists is limited to 1-2 hours for 4-5 & 8-12 minute works and 3 hours for the 20-30 minute work. Please plan the scope of your work accordingly! (see specific restrictions in #6-8)
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6. Due to the limited nature of tech time and staff capacity, we cannot accept works that include the following elements. We cannot accommodate these elements even if the artist is prepared to provide the additional resources (materials, staff etc.). 
a. Aerial rigging
b. Pole
c. Large set-pieces or other large set-ups (there is no wing or storage space at CounterPulse)
d. Use of the loft as performance space

7. We are unable to present works that are heavily projection based. If your proposed work involves projection, please know that you may need to: 
a. provide your own video technician
b. adjust your vision to match the theater and tech time constraints.

8. For access and capacity reasons we do not allow: 
a. fog & haze machines, strobe lights, glitter (including body and fabric glitter), confetti, feathers, sand, soil, live flame, liquids other than water, and other materials that require significant set-up and clean-up time because it is a festival format with limited tech time and time between pieces. All onstage materials are subject to approval by the QDF tech director and CounterPulse.

For questions about eligibility and restrictions: Email jessi@shawl-anderson.org‍

‍Access Information: 
‍The theater is fully ADA accessible for both power and manual wheelchairs. 

Rehearsal hours are available at BANDALOOP Studios and Shawl-Anderson Dance Center. BANDALOOP is fully ADA accessible.

ASL interpretation and Live Audio Description will each be provided at the FROLIC performances. 

No strobe lights or fog machines are permitted as part of the presented work. 

QDF is committed to protecting our immuno-compromised community and continues to require masking by audience members at our events. Performers are asked to take a rapid test (provided by QDF) at the beginning of the performance week, are required to remain masked in the theater when not actively performing/rehearsing, and can elect to perform masked or unmasked. 

If you have questions about FROLIC accessibility or if you need additional accommodation for your application, please contact jessi@shawl-anderson.org‍

‍APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS‍
‍Application Due Wednesday, November 5th at 11:59 PM PST. 
Late applications will not be acceptedInvitations will be issued by November 19th

Please complete the appropriate Google Form (google account not required) by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, November 5th.  Late submissions will not be accepted.

‍APPLICATION FORM HERE‍

‍QUESTIONS AND CRITERIA‍
‍Section 1: Basic Info
1.Full Name(s) of Lead Artist(s)
2. Pronouns of Lead Artist(s)
3. Email(s) of Lead Artist(s)
4. Length of work proposed

‍Section 2:  About You
1. Artist Bio - 1 paragraph
Your artist bio will not be formally scored by the panel, rather it is an opportunity to provide context about yourself, your experience, and any other things you’d like the panel to know about you.
Example: Snowflake Arizmendi-Calvert (she/her) is a Two-Spirit performance artist of Tzotzil of Simojovel, Yaqui of Sonora, and of Raramuri of Chihuahua heritage. In her career she’s a professional dancer, drag performer/event host, entrepreneur, and filmmaker. She produces LGBTQ+ events as platforms for political, social, and cultural activism. In addition to being a professional dancer, she is a choreographer and dance teacher. She is was a member of The Haus of Towers, former host of Revel - a monthly queer fundraiser at The SF Eagle for The Groundswell Institute, has worked with the Bay Area American Indian Two Spirit Powwow (BAAITS), teaches somatic movement workshops through an Indigenous perspective, was a principal dancer for Redding City Ballet, had the privilege of working with several companies (classical ballet, modern, indigenous contemporary) throughout her dance career internationally, and is the former owner/director of The Dance Zone Studio. She served as the president of the board of directors for Queers United for Intersectional Liberation (QUIL) – a queer non-profit for the LGBTQ community and their allies. Currently she’s co-producing a Queer dance project of her collaborative work called, "Seeds and Sequins"; a dance collaborator of The TRY Project; a Steering Committee member for The Queering Dance Festival, and is a co-producer/writer/actor of The “Chaac + Yum” short-film.
2. Demographics - Demographic info is optional and supports QDF as we strive to select a diverse group of queer artists across race, gender, sexual identity, age, and ability.

‍Section 3: FROLIC Project Proposal
1. Artist Statement- 1-2 paragraphs OR 3 minute video or voice recording
Your artist statement is meant to share what you make and why you make it.  It is not a place for specific biographical information, but rather a place to share your specific artistic and creative interests, investigations, and values.
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Review Criteria for Artist Statement:
-Artist fully addresses their interests, approaches to research, and current artistic curiosities.
-Artist’s statement shows deep consideration and self-awareness of themselves as a dance-maker.
-Artist has an authentic relationship/connection to the content/community involved in the work.

2. FROLIC Proposal - 1-3 paragraphs OR 3 minute video or voice recording
Tell us what you want to make, how you will make it, and why!

Review Criteria for FROLIC Proposal:
-Artist’s explanation of their idea is clear, well-formed and compelling. 
-The description paints a picture of the artist’s intended creative process and vision for the work.
-Description shows serious consideration of the artist’s overall creative vision and connection to their artist statement.
-Description includes more than the general idea or context - it includes specific details about movement style(s), structure, visual & aesthetic choices etc.
-Work reveals something about the world, communicating unique perspective/s, inviting the viewer to question, discover, explore new ideas—the storytelling is compelling.
-Artist is ready for the opportunity and has the capacity to see the project to fruition.

3. Video Work Sample:
Please share a link to a 3 minute work sample and a brief description (date, location, artists involved, cuing instruction if applicable).

Accepted link types: 
-Google drive (please double-check your sharing settings)
-Vimeo
-Youtube (include password if password protected)
-Instagram link (please be sure your account is public)

Review Criteria for Work Samples:
-Video is the proper length (no more than 3 min total): they are properly cut and/or have cueing instructions
-The artist’s work sample provides a clear and cohesive example of the kind of work the artist has explained and spoken of in the application questions.
-The work in the samples appears crafted (i.e. it suggests planning and process, deep consideration, and devotion to the process)
-The work sample shows the artist’s particular vocabulary and choreographic voice.