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What is The KC Fringe Fest?

Well ... basically ... it's a festival celebrating un-censored, un-filtered art ... THAT'S IT! The original Fringe Fest started in Edinburgh, Scotland and from there it caught on like wild-fire all over the world. For those wondering how to begin fringing, check out the links to the left and make sure to stay tuned in to the site as this year's program schedule is soon to be published. That way if someone asks you "DO YOU FRINGE?", you'll at least know what the heck they're talking about!

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HOST A FRINGE ARTIST
Every year, KC Fringe welcomes out-of-town performers from across the nation and from around the world. Whether from India, England, Florida or Arizona they all have a common need, a place to rest their head.

Fringe artists generally don't have a lot of extra money for hotels, so we are asking you to volunteer to host a Fringe Artist in our city. We have dozens of people to find housing for-and none of them are picky. So even if you just have a living room floor to offer, we might just take it!

The 2009 festival takes place July 19 through July 26, 2009. Most artists start arriving in Kansas City on or around July 15. For more info, e-mail us using the form contents.

Sincerely,
Christa Danner
Volunteer Coordinator

SPREAD THE WORD ON FIRST FRIDAYS!
An ongoing effort of the KC Fringe Festival is to increase its visibility. One way we do this is by meeting people who are out and about supporting local artists during First Fridays in the Crossroads District. Each month we utilize this event to distribute fliers that promote our fund-raising efforts and the Festival.

We are looking for three or four people to hand out fliers on Friday, June 5th. If you would like to assist, please meet us at the Arts Incubator - 113 W. 18th St., at 6:00 pm. Please contact Christa Danner at volunteers@kcfringe.org if you are interested in "pounding the pavement" for a few hours. In the event of inclement weather, we will camp out at a couple of the more active venues.

If you are interested in volunteering please specify which event, and the times you would be available.

VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED FOR 2009 FESTIVAL!
Now's a good time to get on-board as a Fringe Volunteer. Training Session dates and times have been confirmed. Earn 2 Fringe Bucks for attending and 2 more when you bring a friend.:

• Tuesday, July 7th, 7:00 - 9:00pm, Arts Incubator, 115 West 18th St., Third Floor
• Saturday, July 11th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, Arts Incubator, 115 West 18th St., Third Floor
• Wednesday, July 15h, 7:00 - 9:00pm, Arts Incubator, 115 West 18th St., Third Floor

For more info, see our Volunteer section.

2009 KC Fringe Fest or Bust!

So you wanna be in the Fringe ...
... as an artist?

  1. Apply as a 'performing' or 'visual' artist
    • Submit artist application and nominal fee upfront. (Application Deadline: April 15th, 2009)
    • Present a piece 3 - 6 evenings and receive 70% of ticket sales for your event. The hosting venue receives the remaining 30%.

  2. Apply as a 'Teen' performing, or visual artist
    • Submit artist application and nominal fee upfront. (Application Deadline: April 15th, 2009)
    • Present a piece 3 - 5 evenings and receive 70% of ticket sales for your event. The hosting venue receives the remaining 30%.

  3. Apply as a 'Youth' performing, or visual artist
    • Submit application, but no fees. (Application Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2009)
    • Present a piece one time at the Free event at the Plaza Library focused on "youth performing for youth."
    • No revenues paid to artists.

  4. Apply as a costume, fashion and accessory designer
    • Submit application, but no fees. (Application Deadline: Friday, May 22, 2009)
    • Jury-selected designers feature works in one of three Fringe Fashion Shows.
    • No income from the door, but booth space provided to sell work.

  5. Submit an application to display work from a booth at the Fringe Fashion Show. (Application Deadline: Monday, July 13, 2009)
... but you are not an artist?
  1. Buy Tickets and see shows!

  2. Volunteer and see shows for free!!