
2022 Entertainment Application
Applications due Monday, July 18, 2022.
If you have any questions, contact Darryl Ann McCarthy at (978) 538-5702 or ifestpeabody@gmail.com.
In order for an eligible individual/organization to be considered for participation in the International Festival, they must complete the application form and submit it within the required time parameters.
*Late applications will be considered at the discretion of the International Festival Committee.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The International Festival Committee is organized and operated to utilize a combination of funding from the City of Peabody and private contributions to provide the maximum benefits to the entire Peabody Community. The Committees goals are to:
- Highlight the ethnic diversity that comprises and strengthens the City.
- Present examples of the various ethnic groups’ art, culture, music, dance, literature and food.
- Provide an opportunity for diverse individuals and groups to work together on a community project that positively contributes to the quality of life in Peabody.
- Provide a showcase of artists of all cultures and expertise (for example: fine arts, sculpture, music, dance, narrative arts etc.) to present their work to the community.
- Provide a day of total enjoyment and entertainment for young and old, to highlight the educational and historical culture of the community.
REQUIREMENTS
- All entertainment should reflect the unique characteristics of the ethnic group which is represented.
- All entertainers must be willing to perform on the scheduled rain date, if necessary.
- Entertainers will be limited to the time assigned them for performance.
- Entertainers are not allowed to solicit contributions from the audience.
- A piano will not be available.
- Entertainers may NOT go into the audience nor invite audience members on stage.