The Shaker Arts Council is seeking artists of all disciplines for its 2016-2017 AHa! (At Home with the Arts) series. This series of paying engagements features local professional talent in intimate performance settings aimed at providing a comfortable milieu in which Shaker Heights and Cleveland area audiences can experience diverse art forms and engage with artists. Past series performances have included classical music, popular music, dance, poetry and improv comedy. AHa! events take place in Shaker Heights venues on Friday evenings, beginning with a reception at 7 p.m., followed by a performance of 1-1 ½ hours. Dates for the 2016-17 season are: * October 7, 2016 * February 4, 2017 * May 5, 2017 * August 20, 2017 Please send an e-mail with the following materials to: jimsimler@hotmail.com . * Resume including your full contact information and performance/exhibition/presentation history * One-paragraph description of the performance/content you would offer * Work samples (links to websites or online video/audio clips preferred; attached Word, jpeg or PDF files acceptable) * Two references, including phone numbers * Date availability (see dates above) Application due date: June 15, 2016. For further information, call 216-916-9360 and ask for AHA! Someone will respond quickly. *---* *Amara Romano* *Administrative Assistant ** Shaker Arts Council** shakerartscouncil.org <http://shakerartscouncil.org>*