T.O.- Call for Performers- Nuit Blanche 2009

CALL FOR PERFORMERS

Scotiabank Nuit Blanche 2009 is looking for performers to participate in artist Maria Legault’s
artwork entitled The Apology Project.

Scotiabank Nuit Blanche, currently in its fourth year, is a free all night contemporary art
celebration, taking place on Saturday, October 3rd to sunrise on Sunday, October 4th.

The Apology Project requires a cluster of 55 people to wear large brown paper bags over their
torsos, congesting a public pathway, and personally apologizing to every person who ventures
through them. This human blockade will disrupt the regular flow of traffic.

The performance will run overnight (from 7pm-7am). All performers are required to attend a
rehearsal prior to the event. Performers will receive an honorarium, and will have access to
complimentary food and beverages during their scheduled breaks.

To apply, please send resumes by May 25, 2009 to scotiabanknuitblanche@toronto.ca, with the
subject line: The Apology Project.

Event Information
Scotiabank Nuit Blanche is a free city-wide celebration of contemporary art taking place from sunset on Saturday, October 3rd to sunrise on Sunday, October 4th, 2009. This festival encourages the public to explore the unique side of Toronto through public art commissions, all-night exhibitions, live performances and creative art programs featured throughout the city. All related projects and commissioned art installations are pre-planned and produced by the City of Toronto’s Special Events department.

In 2008, this event brought together the exceptional talents of more than 750 artist and curators, 450 docents and volunteers, 92 galleries, museums, cultural and educational institutions and neighbourhoods, and 24 corporate sponsors and media partners. Close to 1,000,000 patrons attended the event in 2008, and we expect attendance to exceed 1,000,000 people in 2009.

Compensation provided.