FusionFest 2022 - Eventeny
FusionFest 2022
Starts on Saturday, November 26th, 2022
Orlando, Florida, United States
Hosted by Fusion Fest
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About the event
FusionFest is a free, two-day, festival that draws thousands of people from more than 110 different cultures to experience music, dance, food, visual arts, spoken word, games and interactive activities in Downtown Orlando.
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Dates
Nov 26, 2022 · 10:00 AM - Nov 27, 2022 · 7:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Location
Florida, United States
450 S Orange Ave, Orlando, Florida 32801, United States
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Parking instructions
There are five parking garages within 2 blocks of FusionFest. The City Hall ad SunTrust garages are the closest. Participants can check with their curator about special parking for them.
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Health & safety
This is an outdoor festival so there are no particular protocols.
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Tickets
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This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.
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450 S Orange Ave, Orlando
Florida 32801, United States
Ticket date & time
Nov 26, 2022 10:00 am - Nov 27, 2022 7:00 pm EDT
Sale end date
November 27th, 2022 at 6:00 pm EDT
Description
FusionFest is a free, two-day, family-friendly, multicultural festival in Downtown Orlando. Let us know that you're coming by getting a free ticket.
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Choir
Choir
Deadline: Oct 22, 2022 (Deadline passed)
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Join the Diversitastic! Choir during the Opening Spectacle with the rousing and meaningful FusionFest theme song “My Colors” and a few more songs.
 
REHEARSALS at 406 E Amelia St, Orlando, FL 32803
Saturday, October 29 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 5 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 12 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
 
DRESS REHEARSAL
Friday, November 25, 4 p.m. at the Dr. Phillips Center
 
PERFORMANCE
Saturday, November 26 at 11 a.m.
Sunday, November 27 at 11 a.m.
 
Cosplay
Cosplay
Deadline: Nov 26, 2022 (Deadline passed)
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Join us in your most creative costume for a fun time in Central Florida's most diverse festival + walk the runway for a chance to win cash prizes.
 
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: People of all ages who love the cosplay culture. Costumes must be family-friendly.
 
HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Fill out an application to tell us about your costume. Selected participants will receive an email from curator Harlequin.
This is a new category, so applications will stay open until all spots available are filled. We highly encourage cosplayers to sign up today to reserve a spot!
 
SHOWS: The Cosplay Contest will take place on both days of the festival at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Orlando, at the Bob Allen Family Foundation Stage.
Saturday, November 26 at 1:15 pm
Sunday, November 27 at 2:00 pm
 
Selected participants must check-in with the curator at least 20 minutes before the show. 
 
PRIZES:
1st Place: $150
2nd Place: $60
3rd Place: $40
Cultural Display
Cultural Display
Deadline: Nov 14, 2022 (Deadline passed)
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Create a display of your cultural heritage at FusionFest! 

Festival: November 26 & 27, 2022 at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

What FusionFest provides:
  • An audience of  thousands of people
  • Post with tag on social media
  • A covered 8x8 space for the exclusive use of your organization
  • Night-time security

What the participating organization provides:
  • Complete application by October 1
  • Decoration of their space to display their cultural heritage - it can be a static display that people view from the outside or something they can step into to take pictures or enjoy interacting with
Dance - Heritage
Dance - Heritage
Deadline: Oct 28, 2022 (Deadline passed)
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FusionFest welcomes the many folkloric dances of North America, Africa, the Caribbean, Middle East, Latin America, Asia, and Europe in authentic costumes to be performed to traditional music all in one place.Share an elegant fan dance or an exciting dragon dance of the Chinese culture. Show off the complex rhythms and footwork in traditional Irish step dance, Spanish Flamenco or American tap.
Fashion - Heritage
Fashion - Heritage
Deadline: Nov 01, 2022 (Deadline passed)
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Applicant is submitting  to be considered to walk the runway at FusionFest 2022 - showcasing traditional attires, costumes, uniforms and authentic outfits from a specific culture, from any time period.
 
Each participant must register themselves providing a unique contact email and complete the online registration waivers.
Fusion Fashion Design Competition
Fusion Fashion Design Competition
Deadline: Nov 01, 2022 (Deadline passed)
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We are calling Central Florida designers, of all levels and specialty, to showcase their passion for fashion, by submitting their original designs in the Fusion Fashion Design Competition.
Each entry will showcase the designer’s unique style along with their interpretative infusion of elements from two regions of the world, from any historic period. The winning selection will blend elements from their selected regions elements of shape, color, texture, and line while utilizing fabrics, patterns, and material from each region.
 
· Designs must be 100% original materials. No pre-made scarfs or t-shirts, for example. The only non-original parts of your design that are permitted are shoes and accessories.
· Participants are responsible to supply their own model and provide hair and makeup. 
· There will be many fashion shows over the two-day festival, and you must participate in a minimum of 3 shows. 
·  On Sunday, participants are required to be present in the final show for judging and then to be present for the awards show at closing of event.
 
Kaleidoscope Audition Registration
Kaleidoscope Audition Registration
Deadline: May 09, 2022 (Deadline passed)
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Introducing Kaleidoscope - The Wonders of Creative Collaboration
 
We are excited to curate a new body of work that is signature to FusionFest called Kaleidoscope. This piece aligned directly with the vision of FusionFest and provides the artists within all cultures with a unique experience to collaborate with each other. This piece will fuse together an unexpected myriad of performances that will all speak to unity.We invite you to audition with us in the very near future! Stay in touch by submitting your information below.
 
AUDITION: Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Music
Music
Deadline: Oct 28, 2022 (Deadline passed)
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Share the sounds of your heritage with thousands of people! African drums, Chinese pipa, Scottish bagpipes, American blues guitar, Indian sitar, French accordion, Mexican pan flutes, etc.
Spoken Word
Spoken Word
Deadline: Nov 19, 2022 (Deadline passed)
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Rap about the diversity around us, tell stories from around the world, or take the audience through a verbal labyrinth of international poetry traditions.
Visual Arts Exhibition
Visual Arts Exhibition
Deadline: Sep 01, 2022 (Deadline passed)
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WHAT: Local Artists are invited to submit original artwork for exhibition and sale at FusionFest 2022, created in the past 3 years and not exhibited before in FusionFest.
 
THEME: "Home". What is the most unique representation of your heritage or the most important memory you have about your hometown.
*No nudes, political, violence or racial discrimination subjects will be allowed.
 
DIMENSIONS: Min:11"x14". Max:30" high x 36" wide.*Artwork with finished gallery edge, framed and wired ready for hanging.
Sculptures, Max. 3 feet high.
 
This is a call for artists to express the uniqueness of their heritages. What are the celebrations, colors and textures of your heritage and cultural background. Artists are encouraged to submit up to 3 of their artworks and the most aligned to the theme will be selected for the FusionFest Annual Exhibition. Judges will score on a) skill, b) creativity and c) theme
 
PRIZES:
Grand Prize: $1,000
2nd Place: $200
3rd Place: $150
Audience Choice Award: $150
 
SELECTED ARTISTS WILL RECEIVE:
- Display space to hang selected artwork(s) for sale.
- Promotion on Social Media and E-Newsletters. Possibility to display additional work in other local venue during the time of the festival.
 
WHERE & WHEN: At FusionFest – Seneff Arts Plaza at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Saturday, Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 27 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
 
IMPORTANT DATES:
Sept. 1: Application Deadline
Sept. 15: Acceptance Notification
Nov. 21 & 22: Drop-Off Artworks (We will confirm location & time of artwork selected)
Nov. 25: Installation
Nov. 27: De-Installation following the 5 p.m. awards show.
Food Vendor
Food Vendor
Deadline: Sep 15, 2022 (Deadline passed)
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Please note, 
Share the foods of your culture at FusionFest!
 
Before starting your application, please note that:
 
1) You will be required to upload photos of all of your dishes.
 
2) This year, Vendors will be responsible to collect payment directly from patrons. 

3) At least one of your food items must be $3, $6 and $9 items are optional. You can sell up to 6 food dishes and up to 3 culturally relevant drink items.
 
4) You will be required to enter credit card information for the fee payment but you will only be charged after your application is approved. We will let you know by email when the payment will be processed.
 
5) Approval notifications will be sent via email by Sept. 15.
 
6) Read the Terms & Conditions before applying.
Merchandise Vendor
Merchandise Vendor
Deadline: Oct 11, 2022 (Deadline passed)
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Before starting your application, please note that:
 
1) You will be required to upload a photo of your products.
 
2) You will be required to enter a credit card information for the fee payment but you will only be charged after your application is approved. We will let you know by email when the payment will be processed.
 
3) Approval notifications will be sent via email by Oct 1st
 
4) Read the Terms & Conditions before applying.
Premium Vendor
Premium Vendor
Deadline: Nov 01, 2022 (Deadline passed)
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Before starting your application, please note that:
 
1) You will be required to enter credit card information for the fee payment but you will only be charged after your application is approved. We will let you know by email when the payment will be processed.
2) Approval notifications will be sent via email by Sept. 15.
3) Read the Terms & Conditions before applying.
Service Vendor
Service Vendor
Deadline: Oct 15, 2022 (Deadline passed)
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Before starting your application, please note that:
 
1) You will be required to enter a credit card information for the fee payment but you will only be charged after your application is approved. We will let you know by email when the payment will be processed.
2) Approval notifications will be sent via email by Sept. 15.
3) Read the Terms & Conditions before applying.
Volunteers
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Volunteers 2022
Volunteers 2022
Deadline: Nov 24, 2022 (Deadline passed)
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Whether you are shy and want to stay behind the scenes or you love interacting with people, there is a place for you! Volunteers get a t-shirt, Certificate of Participation, and 3 food tokens for a 4-hour shift. Selected volunteers need to attend one of the training sessions: Wednesday, Nov 16 @ 6pm (in-person) Saturday, Nov. 19 @ 10 am (in-person) Monday, Nov. 21 @ 5pm (Zoom)
Crealde FusionFest Volunteers 2022
Crealde FusionFest Volunteers 2022
Deadline: Nov 20, 2022 (Deadline passed)
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This application is for volunteers who will help teaching-artists from the Crealde School of Art. Volunteers get a t-shirt, Certificate of Participation, and 3 food tokens for a 4-hour shift. Selected volunteers need to attend one of the training sessions: Wednesday, Nov 16 @ 6pm (in-person) Saturday, Nov. 19 @ 10 am (in-person) Monday, Nov. 21 @ 5pm (Zoom)
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Filmmaker
Filmmaker
Deadline: Aug 01, 2022 (Deadline passed)
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WHAT: Capturing the stories of Central Floridians from around the world in a short up to 5-minute documentary film.

 

HOW: Fill out this application. Selected participants will attend the Pairing Event and get randomly paired. Filmmakers have the five days to shoot, edit and submit their films.

 

WHEN:

  • August 26: Pairing Event from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
  • August 28-31: Filming & Editing
  • August 31: Submission by 11:59 p.m.
  • Sept. TBD: First Screening at Global Peace Film Festival
  • Nov. 27: Awards Show at FusionFest starting at 6:00 p.m.

 

PRIZES:

Grand Prize $1,000

Student Award $200

GPFF Audience Choice Award $100 Filmmaker / $100 for Film Subject

Film Subject
Film Subject
Deadline: Aug 07, 2022 (Deadline passed)
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WHAT: Capturing the stories of Central Floridians from around the world in a short 3 to 5-minute documentary film.

 

HOW: Fill out this application. Selected participants will attend the Pairing Event and get randomly paired with a Filmmaker.

Filming will take place August 27-30. Any further days will be arranged between you and your filmmaker.

 

WHEN:

  • August 26: Pairing Event from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
  • August 27-28: Filming
  • Sept. TBD: First Screening at Global Peace Film Festival
  • Nov. 27: Awards Show at FusionFest starting at 6:00 p.m.
Fusion Cooking Contest
Fusion Cooking Contest
Deadline: Jun 01, 2022 (Deadline passed)
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Prepare 40 samples of your fusion dish for judges and VIP guests for a chance to win $1,000 cash prize.

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