fringee • the younger one | international youth performing arts festival

“fringee – the younger one” is looking for local and international artists for its first edition. Organized by Istanbul Fringe and Istanbul Drama Sanat Akademisi, “fringee – the younger one” is an international performing arts festival for preteen and teenagers. Applications are open to artists working in disciplines such as theater, dance, performance, circus, clown, puppetry and pantomime. 

When: 10, 11, 12 April 20

Where: Istanbul

Deadline: 31 December 2019

According to the Convention on the Rights of the Child:

“States Parties recognize the right of the child to rest and leisure, to engage in play and 

recreational activities appropriate to the age of the child and to participate freely in cultural 

life and the arts.”

“States Parties shall respect and promote the right of the child to participate fully in cultural 

and artistic life and shall encourage the provision of appropriate and equal opportunities for 

cultural, artistic, recreational and leisure activity.”

As a new family member of Istanbul Fringe, “fringee – the younger one” would like to build a new art platform where preteen and teenagers can have the opportunity to explore an  inspiring performing arts world.

This new festival aims to stimulate creativity, emotional intelligence, aesthetic potentials without imposing adult codes. 

Requirements:

• Creating inspiring art works for children between 9-15 years old in the disciplines of theater, dance, performance, circus, clown, puppetry and pantomime

• Fulfilling the online application form

• Sending the application fee (25 Euros)

• Invited artists will be expected to take part in side events such as workshops, talks, etc.

What we offer: 

• 3-night accommodation in volunteer houses during the festival

• Meal on the day of your performance

• Public transportation on the day of your performance

• Venue, technical support and promotion

• 50% of the box-office

• Free access to all the events in the festival (requires reservation)