Traverse Arts Project

Philadelphia GLBT Artists Festival starts calls for submissions from Artists all over the United States, and even Canada! To date, we have had a very talented young woman who is an Operatic Mezzo Soprano, a wonderful Photographer, and a Choral Conductor from Indiana express interest in being a part of the festival by presenting a full length program. The choral conductor actually wishes to work with festival coordinator Desiree Hines to develop a chorus of people from around the country.

We are also pleased to announce a Festival Ally Artist. A Unitarian Universalist Music Director  has expressed an interest in bringing some of her Choir members to participate in the festival.

We are very excited to make these announcements. Continue to check back for more!

Planning for the Philadelphia GLBT Artists Festival, presented by TAP, is well under way!

We are very excited to announce many things!

-The festival has expanded its mission to include artists from all over North America

-”Specialty” thanks to Specialty Solutions Group and Mark Beyerle.Specialty Solutions has stepped up to offer a very generous gesture to plan the Red Carpet Party Fundraiser. They have also generously offered to provide the “specialty” cocktail for the evening, and to assist with logistics planning of the Festival. We are greatly appreciative of Mark Beyerle’s company and his tremendous talents.

-TAP Artistic Director Mark Dahl and Festival Coordinator Desiree Hines make a great team when talking with CityPaper Advertising Director Sharon MacWilliams to discuss the potential relationship with CityPaper as a media sponsor. Sharon brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table. We are so grateful to her and CityPaper for the invitation to visit the idea of a relationship.

-It is a pleasure to announce the formation of the TAP Festival Action Committee. In addition to TAP Artistic Director Mark Dahl and Festival Coordinator, The committee will include:

Christina Richter, former director of development for Siloam Wellness Center will serve as the Grant Writer.

Khandi M. of G and G Entertainment-a marketing and business consultant with an interest in developing relationships between audiences and GLBT Artists in the Hip Hop and R/B Scene

Ellen Fleurov, President and Founder of  Crossroads Traveling Exhibitions and Former director of the California Center for the Arts in San Diego

Carrie Gorn, Independant Marketing and Public Relations Consultant

Mark Beyerle, Lead Consultant with Specialty Solutions-USA (Specialty Tours and Specialty Events)

Sharon MacWilliams, Senior Adversing Director, CityPaper

The Festival is well under way!

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Artists Nationwide start to learn about the Philadelphia GLBT Artists festival and become interested. Already, there have been at least 15 Artists express an interest in participitation. Among them is a Rising Star in the Opera world, and a young Choral Conductor with an interest in forming a GLBT Chorus drawing upon national resources.