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 The Natomas Arts and Education Foundation (NAEF) is a nonprofit organization whose primary focus is to offer dynamic arts programming in the Benvenuti Performing Arts Center that will inspire, challenge and empower students, artists and audiences. NAEF seeks proposals from individual artists and arts organizations who share in the goals and mission of Ben Arts to:
- Enrich our community's appreciation of diversity by inviting multi-cultural performances and ensembles.
- Embrace and challenge the standard repertoire by utilizing new performance techniques, new technologies and non-traditional casting.
- Utilize the arts to nurture a more conscious community by presenting themes that explore and promote insight and understanding of the human condition across all ethnicities and cultures.
- Enhance the learning experiences of student artists at Natomas Charter School and in the Sacramento area through the creation of a series of residencies, workshops and special performances by professionals in the field.
Ben Arts Proposals: Overview
Proposals for programming in the Benvenuti can include but are not limited to theater, music, lectures, dance, film and art instillations. NAEF seeks artists and promoters who are able to partner with us in the production and promotion of an event and who have an interest in collaborating with the professional artists teaching in our Performing and Fine Arts Academy to offer residencies, workshops and performances for our students. Proposals for our professional series will be approved twice a year for the upcoming season.
All proposals will be reviewed by the NAEF Artistic Advisory Board which is made up of professional artists from the community representing a wide range of artistic disciplines. Final programming decisions are made by the NAEF Board. As the schedule permits, NAEF will schedule private rentals of the facility for nonprofits, corporations and individuals who pay full price to rent the Benvenuti for events such as recitals, conferences, receptions and graduations.
Step 1: Review the Ben Arts Mission and Goals
Step 2: Check Theater Availability
(IMPORTANT: choose the "Ben Arts" calendar in the upper right hand corner)
Step 3: Review the Theater Use Fees
Step 4: Review information and complete/send-in a proposal specific to your submission type
It is at the sole discretion of NAEF that individual artists/arts organization will be booked into the theater. NAEF does not discriminate against any person because of race, religion, color, creed, gender, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
 Submissions for Theater, Music, Lectures, Dance, Spoken Word, etc.
The Benvenuti Performing Arts Center features a "full fly" system that allows sets to be moved on and off stage quickly, the 364-seat theatre will produce and host productions with expanded artistic techniques in set design. Other technical features of the theatre include an advanced computer console for lighting and 3D modeling (using a ETC Emphasis 3D server), an integrated analog/digital sound console and digital sound reinforcement, a wireless microphone system, and rigging for motorized, counter-weight and hemp fly systems.
NAEF seeks artists and arts organizations who are engaged in productions that align with our mission and goals. NAEF further seeks artists and promoters who are able to partner with us in the production and promotion of an event and who have an interest in collaborating with the professional artists teaching in our Performing and Fine Arts Academy to offer residencies, workshops and performances for our students. Proposals for our professional series will be approved twice a year for the upcoming season in one of the following categories:
- Ben Arts Presents Professional Series: artists or performance groups who are fully funded by NAEF to perform in the Benvenuti and are featured in all Ben Arts marketing materials. Ben Arts Presented artists or performance groups are expected to provide a performance and/or workshops for NCS student artists
- Ben Arts Partnerships: artists or performance groups who are partially funded by NAEF and share in the cost of the production. Ben Arts Partners are expected to provide a performance and/or workshops for NCS student artists.
 All proposals will be reviewed by the NAEF Artistic Advisory Board which is made up of professional artists from the community representing a wide range of artistic disciplines. Final programming decisions are made by the NAEF Board. As the schedule permits, those proposals not approved for either of the above categories may be made an offer to rent the Benvenuti Center. Renters are nonprofits, corporations and individuals who pay full price to rent the Benvenuti for events such as recitals, conferences, receptions and graduations.
It is at the sole discretion of NAEF that individual artists/arts organization will be booked into the theater. NAEF does not discriminate against any person because of race, religion, color, creed, gender, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Ben Arts is now accepting proposals for our 2008-09 season.
- Click here for a description of the Benvenuti's equipment and facilities.
- Click here for a Ben Arts Booking Application.
- Click here for 2008-2009 Theater Use Fees.
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 Visual Art Submissions
The gallery spaces in The Benvenuti are intended to present a diverse range of artwork by both established and emerging artists. Exhibits and installations rotate approximately every 6-8 weeks, for the purpose of allowing access for as many artists as possible.
All artists approved for the space will be scheduled for a reception that is open to the public. NAEF seeks artists who are able to partner with us in the production and promotion of the exhibit and who have an interest in collaborating with the professional artists teaching in our Performing and Fine Arts Academy to offer residencies and workshops for our students. NAEF seeks artists and arts organizations who are engaged in productions that align with our mission and goals. The following spaces are available:
- Main Gallery at the Benvenuti (most appropriate for large-scale works)
- Upper Gallery at the Benvenuti
Artists are welcome to submit materials for consideration. All proposals will be reviewed by the NAEF Artistic Advisory Board which is made up of professional artists from the community representing a wide range of artistic disciplines. Final programming decisions are made by the NAEF Board.
Ben Arts is now accepting proposals for our 2008-09 season.
- Click here for a Ben Arts Gallery Exhibition Proposal Form.
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 Film Submissions
Proposals for the film can include features or group short films. NAEF seeks artists and arts organizations who are engaged in productions that align with our mission and goals. NAEF further seeks artists and promoters who are able to partner with us in the production and promotion of an event and who have an interest in collaborating with the professional artists teaching in our Performing and Fine Arts Academy to offer residencies, workshops and performances for our students.
Ben Arts is now accepting proposals for our 2008-09 season. If you'd like to propose a screening please send a DVD copy of your work (returnable only with a SASE) along with complete film list, bio and proposed dates to:
Attn: Arts & Outreach Coordinator
The Benvenuti Performing Arts Center
4600 Blackrock Drive
Sacramento, CA 95835
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 Private Rentals
A fun, creative location for recitals, conferences, graduations and receptions, The Benvenuti is available for private rental. The Benvenuti Theater seats 364 people while the changing exhibitions in the light filled Main Gallery offer lively environments for cocktail parties and receptions. Our schedule is limited due to our existing commitments. Please reserve your space early.
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