Every year Edge Zones presents the Miami Performance International Festival, a festival that features and celebrates the work of local and international performance artists. What distinguishes Edge Zones is that its mission is to bring the arts to the people, face-to-face, with minimal barriers.

Charo Oquet (standing in back) and audience memebers watch a performance for the 2013 Festival. Photo by Neil de la Flor

According to Edge Zones Founder and Executive Director Charo Oquet, “This annual event provides a look at the creative process across a range of media, and presents cross-disciplinary, collaborative work that speaks to the high level of innovation, critical thinking, and social engagement in Miami.” Events are free but availability is limited.

Oquet just posted an open call for artists for the 2014 Miami Performance International Festival, which will take place during the four Saturdays in June 2014. National and international artists receive a stipend and up to five days’ accommodations. Airfare is covered by the artists. Artists from anywhere are welcome to submit applications for the 2014 festival. The applications should include the following: short-form bio (in English), link to artists’ videos of past performances and a formal proposal.

Deadline for submitting applications is February 14th, 2014. Application forms are located here: http://www.miamiperformancefestival.org/The_Festival_13.html.