[Nationals] United States Ismaili Arts Registration Form - Performing Arts - Group

USIA2023

The United States Ismaili Arts (USIA), is pleased to host the United States Ismaili Arts Festival.

Congratulations! You have qualified for the United States Ismaili Arts Festival! Please complete this registration form by November 25th to participate. This opportunity allows you the chance to qualify to showcase at the International GE festival. Artists received an email with their national qualification status along with their Unique ID. If you have questions about your status, please reach out to [email protected].

Once you complete the form and payment, a member of our Artist Experience team will provide relevant details for your submission and schedule an orientation to ensure you have a guided and thorough experience. We look forward to hosting you at the national festival in Houston, Texas, from January 19th to 21st!

Event Details:
The USIA National Festival will take place from January 19th to January 21st, 2024. The event will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center located at 1001 Avenida de las Americas Houston, Texas 77010.

Registration Instructions:
• Select your anchor and pick solo or group
• Enter your unique ID for your qualifying art submission (found in your invitation to showcase email)

Registration Details:
The cost to showcase your art at USIA is $225 per participant. The registration fee includes artists' participation in the event, all meals during festival dates, an exciting memorabilia package with thoughtfully curated items, and access to artist-only exclusive programming, including Artist Gala, workshops, and masterclasses with VIPs.

Registration Deadline:
Saturday, November 25th, 2023 at 11:59 PM LOCAL TIME

Please note if you have not registered by November 25th, your spot will be forfeited.

USIA FAQ Information:
Click here to access the USIA FAQ Information.

USIA Schedule Sneak Peak:
USIA celebrates creativity and culture, a platform where artists from various disciplines and regions unite to share their artistic visions under one roof. This event promises diverse workshops, masterclasses, and performances, creating a dynamic and enriching environment for artists and festival attendees. Qualifying artists will also get to participate in an exclusive, artist-only Gala.

We are excited to host you at this year’s festival! If you have any questions, please reach out to the USIA team at
General Questions Email

Jamatkhana Selection
Region
Jamatkhana - Central
Jamatkhana - Florida
Jamatkhana - Midwest
Jamatkhana - Northeast
Jamatkhana - Southeast
Jamatkhana - Southwest
Jamatkhana - West
Personal Information

The information below will be utilized to confirm your qualification and any correspondence
Participant Name Participant Name First Last
Gender
Date of Birth Date of Birth / MM / DD YYYY
Email

Confirm Email Address
Phone Phone - ### - ### ####
Emergency Contact Information

The information below will be utilized to contact in case of an emergency.
Emergency Contact Name Emergency Contact Name First Last
Emergency Contact Phone # Emergency Contact Phone # - ### - ### ####
Emergency Contact Email
Relationship..
If you selected Other above, Please list your relationship to the emergency contact
Health Information
Do you have any specific accessibility requirements or special needs that we should be aware of? (e.g., wheelchair access, sign language interpretation, etc.)

Do you have any specific accessibility requirements or special needs that we should be aware of? (e.g., wheelchair access, sign language interpretation, etc.) Yes No
Please Describe.

If you answer yes to above question, then please describe the accommodation requirements.
Artist Details
Do you need English language translation support?

Do you need English language translation support? Yes No
What is your primary spoken language?
What is your skill level?
Will you be attending the Artist Gala on Friday, January 19th at 8pm CST?

Will you be attending the Artist Gala on Friday, January 19th at 8pm CST? Yes No
Please provide your jacket size:

This sizing information will be utilized for other apparel items included in the memorabilia package
Regional Program Entry Information
Select the program you participated in during Regional Arts Festival
Please enter your Regional Unique ID:
Performing Arts Questionnaire
Headshot of the Performer

Please provide a black and white headshot of yourself.
This picture may be displayed in print and digital form throughout the USIA festival.
Ensure that you are clearly visible in the picture.

Example picture included (Click Here)

Please ensure your picture meets the following format requirement:
- 12"x12" square, white background
- Black and White photo
- 3600 x 3600 pixels, 300 dpi
- .JPEG or .PNG highly encouraged

Attach Files
Are you the group leader
In a few sentences please describe how your performance/act incorporates the theme of CARE. Please describe what emotion you would like to evoke through your performance. (50 words)
Must be between 30 and 50 words. Currently Entered: 0 words.
Stage Entrance and Exit:

Please describe how your performance begins and ends. Where you or your goup will enter and exit from. Please use the terminology below.

Downstage: The area of the stage that is the closest to the audience.

Stage Right: The right side of the stage from the actor's point of view (facing the audience.)

Stage Left: The left side of the stage from the actor's point of view (facing the audience.)

Center: Center of the stage.
Audio
How many microphones do you need?
Are there any other audio requirements for your performance not mentioned above?
Please upload any audio file you plan on using during your performance.

Please upload the following file types: Apple Pro Res is preferred for the highest quality audio ,or mp4,.mp3 and .wav

Attach Files
Video
Do you have any visual imagery (video, images) to be displayed on the LED background screen?
Please upload any video file you plan on using during your performance.

Please upload the following file types: ProRes
.MOV files
.AVI files
.GIF files
.MP4 files.
.MPG and .MPEG files

Attach Files
Lighting
Do you have any lighting cues for the beginning and ending of your performance?
Please provide colors, timestamps, and cues.
Do you have any lighting cues during your performance?
Please provide colors, timestamps and cues. (Note: Maximum of 4 cues allowed during your performance, not including beginning cues and end cues of performance)
Props
Will you have props during your performance?
Please describe the props:
Please provide a picture of your setup

Attach Files
Will you need help setting up your props or will you be setting it up yourself?
Instruments
Will you utilize an instrument during your performance?
Will you need help setting up your instrument or will you be setting it up yourself?
Additional Details
Please provide any specific requirements related to your performance that have not been mentioned above. (i.e. I will need a Grand piano, drum set, etc)
Would you like to set up a call with the national tech team to discuss any video and lighting enhancements for your performance/act?
Will you need hotel accomodations?
By clicking here, I acknowledge that my performance meets the time limit and prop usage guidelines based on the selected category.

Performing Arts Submission Check list (Click Here)

By clicking here, I acknowledge that my performance meets the time limit and prop usage guidelines based on the selected category.

Performing Arts Submission Check list (Click Here) Agree
By clicking here, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the USIA Submission Guidelines.

Performing Arts Submission Guide Link (Click Here)

By clicking here, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the USIA Submission Guidelines.

Performing Arts Submission Guide Link (Click Here) Agree
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[Nationals] United States Ismaili Arts Registration Form - Performing Arts - Group

[Nationals] United States Ismaili Arts Registration Form - Performing Arts - Group

Jamatkhana Selection

Personal Information

Emergency Contact Information

Health Information

Artist Details

Regional Program Entry Information

Performing Arts Questionnaire

Audio

Video

Lighting

Props

Instruments

Additional Details

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