For Immediate Release: July 19, 2012

The Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market Seeks Performing Artists

The Office of the Arts, in partnership with the Alexandria Commission for the Arts, is inviting performing artists to participate in the “Call for performing artists”.  Artists selected will have an opportunity to perform at the Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market held on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October. 

Musicians and other interested performers should send a letter of interest and  resume (or curriculum vitae) toaca@alexandriava.gov.  Place in subject line: “Call for Performing Artists”. Submissions submitted by mail are to be sent to Office of the Arts, Attn: “Call for Performing Artists, 1605 Cameron St., Alexandria VA 22314.

Family-friendly entertainment is appreciated. Artists must be self-contained and provide their own microphones, sound equipment, chairs, tents, etc. Parking is available.

The Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market is located near the Four Mile Run on Mt. Vernon Ave. in the Arlandria neighborhood of Alexandria near the border with Arlington. Please visit www.4mrmarket.org for more information.

For more information on other Arts Commission programs or services, visit www.alexandriava.gov/arts, or call the Office of the Arts at 703.746.5588.