Call for Submissions: Mayworks Fredericton

Mayworks Fredericton is seeking submissions from New Brunswick artists for an upcoming arts festival in celebration of International Workers’ Day on May 1, 2015.  Mayworks Fredericton is a multi-disciplinary arts festival open to the general public.  It aims to help build a culture and society that celebrates and recognizes the history and struggle of the working people of New Brunswick.

Mayworks Fredericton promotes the work of artists that highlight the struggles of working people, social and environmental justice and diversity, and promotes art made by workers.

The programming is not limited to any medium for artistic expression. The festival will include works of music, theatre, cinema, printmaking, painting, photography, literature and more.

Location: Multiple venues in Fredericton

Festival dates: April 24 to May 3, 2015

Submissions are to include:

-Completed submission form found online at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Mayworksfredericton/ or email frederictondlc@gmail.com

-A short biography of the artist

Mayworks Fredericton is a project of the Fredericton and District Labour Council.  A selection committee will choose the works to be included in the exhibition and participants will be notified of next steps.  If you are interested in participating, please send submissions by e-mail to: frederictondlc@gmail.com

Deadline: Sunday, March 1, 2015