Registration for Cambridge Open Studios (COS) 2012 is now open, and CCTV will again be hosting the Performance Artist Showcase on one of the days during the COS East & Central weekend May 12 and 13 (day TBD). Performances will be broadcast live and recorded for future broadcast on Cambridge public access channels. Each participating artist will get a 15-20 minute "showcase" in which to perform their works. Group performances will be allocated 35-45 minute sets.

Each Spring during Cambridge Open Studios, artists throughout the city open their doors to the public to share their paintings, jewelry, fiber arts, ceramics, film, live performance, mixed-media, literary works, and more! The Performance Artist Showcase opportunity is in addition to the opportunity for artists to participate in COS by arranging their own performances/readings and/or opening their studio spaces to the public during regular COS hours.

Studio Locations and Dates - 12pm to 6pm each day

• COS East & Central - May 12 & 13, 2012
  includes Lechmere, Inman Square, Kendall Square, Central Square, Mid Cambridge, Area IV and Cambridgeport
• COS North/West - May 19 & 20, 2012
  includes neighborhoods from Alewife and Fresh Pond, down to Porter and Harvard

General Participation Information:
Artists, performers, artisans, and writers of all media living and/or working in Cambridge or collaborating with a participating organization are eligible to participate!

Venue Types:
Artists are welcome to show in their own space (e.g. a studio or home) or in a group venue. The CAC will be arranging for at least one group or 'common' venue/exhibition space in each of the three COS areas to host artists that might not otherwise have a place to show their works. If you are interested in being included in a common venue please make sure to note this on your registration form. If you would like to collaborate independently with other artists to have a group venue please feel free to do this as well.

Registration deadline: January 31, 2012 (applications submitted before 12/31/2011 will receive a discount)
Application and more information: http://www.cambridgeartscouncil.org