How to Present at CIA

Independent Presentations
The Center welcomes artists to use its Resources and Services to independently present their work including, plays, exhibits, music concerts, artist forums, readings, artist gatherings, etc. However, we are not a rental house. The Center nurtures independent artistic vision, fosters diverse cultural perspectives and seeks to build an enlightened citizenry. We particularly support original work, the work of artists from diverse cultural groups, and the development of projects that offer under-represented or uncommon perspectives.

We work with artists in a variety of disciplines and with very different needs. The Center charges fees for use of its Resources/Services. However, in exchange for use of any resources and services, artists may instead contribute to The Center by volunteering their time for clerical work, technical work, event assistance, etc.

If you are interested in presenting your work independently at The Center, please call Mankwe Ndosi at 612-724-8392 or email mankwe@c4ia.org.

Center Presentations
The Center assists select emerging and established artists to produce and present their work at The Center, by working with them to raise funds for their projects. However, we do not generally solicit proposals. The Center's artistic leadership selects artists to be presented or produced by The Center. Once selected, each project has its own development track, with venue, budget and target audience determined by the vision of the individual artist(s).

In general, the Center supports projects of artistic merit that include one or more of the following:

• Address the moral and existential issues of our times
• Tackle unusual and uncommon subjects
• Encompass diverse cultural perspectives, particularly those from under-represented constituencies
• Create dialogue and exchange between cultures and/or communities

• The artist is deeply engaged with their art form, and exhibits a rigorous commitment to their chosen craft
• The artist is committed to enhancing the relationship between their work and its audience (i.e. through educational activities, community participation, artist residencies, etc.)
• The artist proposes a specific project (i.e. the Center does not commission work or offer fellowships)

Questions? Please ask.