The Goucester New Arts Festival was founded in 2005. Inspired by the complex landscapes of the historic fishing port, Director Sarah Slifer has been bringing compelling, exploratory artists to make and show work in the downtown area. The variety of sites- indoor and outdoor, old and new - have helped to shape the way the public experience the work, and sometimes shape the work itself. This year's fest, August 23 + 24, features fresh, hot music and dance performances sprinkled across the crisp landscapes of Gloucester's downtown, along with workshops, farmers markets, and other exciting events. Inspired by Gloucester's unique beauty and romantic relationship to its own past, this year's new Artistic Director, Michael Jahoda (www.phillipproject.com), will gather an uncompromising group of celebrated contemporary dancers and jazz musicians to create a series of new improvised performance works in and around a hand picked selection of historic Gloucester landmarks. Michael Jahoda, Artistic Director Sarah Slifer, Executive Director |
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