Artists and Performers Needed for Sex Workers' Art Show Tour

[benburch]

Artists and Performers Needed for Sex Workers' Art Show Tour

Hi everyone!
We're getting an early start this time on organizing the 4th annual Sex Workers' Art Show Tour, and we're looking for artists and performers to contribute!

THE SHOW:
The Sex Workers' Art Show is a cabaret-style evening of visual and performance art created by people who work in the sex industry to dispel the myth that we are anything short of artists, innovators, and geniuses! The artwork and performances offer a wide range of perspectives on sex work. The show hopes through its diversity of viewpoints to move beyond "positive" and "negative" into a fuller portrayal of the complicated ways sex workers experience our jobs and our lives. You can read more about the show at www.sexworkersartshow.com .


WHAT WE?RE LOOKING FOR:
Sex trade workers are in a unique position to observe the freaky dynamics of capitalism, desire, ownership, gender, and race. We are looking for hilarious, disturbing, challenging, entertaining, accessible work that addresses these issues. Or, you know, whatever else. Please jesus no artless literalism or speeches. We?re interested in a range of mediums- spoken word, burlesque, music and performance art of all kinds; as well as all manner of visual art.

THE DEAL:
The tour is happening mid-Feb through mid-March 2006. It hits approximately 26 cities nationwide. Venues will be varied, from small clubs and galleries to large theaters and college campuses. We'll be traveling in two new vans, staying in hotels. There will be seven performers, a technical director and road crew along. Pay is $3000/performer, plus lodging, transportation to the first show and home from the last, and occasional meals. Staff will be provided to sell performers? merchandise.

SUBMITTING:
People who are working or have worked in the sex industry are invited to submit any kind of visual or performance art. We can accept text, photos, video, and audio submissions. Please email [e-mail] for more information. Work must be submitted by AUGUST 1ST.

Thanks everyone! Please spread the word and forward this!

www.sexworkersartshow.com

[mopinko]

1. ben

i would never have guessed.

[benburch]

2. Guessed that I'm a sexworker's rights activist?

Nope... I don't often mention it here... I get ganged up on by people who would rather see women hurt than allow sexwork to be decriminalized.

[mopinko]

3. lots of stupidity around this issue, for sure.

if you can't sell it, you don't really own it. but there is sure a lot of ugly and evil in the business. prohibition sure never made anything better. people need to be above board so they can advocate for themselves.
maybe you can tell me about how you got into this one of these days. got a meetup comin' up ya know.