CALL FOR ARTISTS: Chashama Gala 2025 Seeks Interactive Performances & Immersive Installations

Chashama invites visionary artists to take part in one of the most exhilarating art experiences of the year. The Chashama Gala 2025, taking place on June 26 and June 28, is a free-flowing, fantastical art event that transforms space into a living, breathing dreamscape—featuring 300 performers and immersive installations that blur the line between artist and audience.

This year’s theme, DREAMS, will bring imagination to life, whether good or bad, floating or falling. Artists who specialize in immersive, transformative, and extravagant performance art are encouraged to apply.

Who We Are Looking For

Chashama seeks performance artists, interactive installations, and experiential art pieces that:
✅ Engage the audience in an immersive and performative way
✅ Can be wandering, prowling, or stationary
✅ Contain a performative aspect if an installation
✅ Maintain a minimal sound footprint to accommodate simultaneous performances

Individuals, organizations, and collectives are welcome to apply.

Event Details

📅 Thursday, June 26 (6:00 PM – 12:00 AM)
📅 Saturday, June 28 (9:00 PM – 3:00 AM)
📍 205 East 42nd Street, 5th Floor, NYC
💰 Artists will be compensated

Important Dates

📝 Proposal Deadline: March 3
📢 Artist Orientation (Strongly Encouraged): June 3
📍 Mandatory Artist Presence:

• June 26 (5:30 PM – 12:00 AM)
• June 28 (8:30 PM – 3:00 AM)

Things to Keep in Mind Before Applying

🔹 Installations must be immersive, transformative, extravagant, and performative
🔹 Sound must be minimal to ensure a harmonious multi-performance environment
🔹 Performances may include nudity and/or sexual themes – please be mindful before submitting
🔹 By applying, you consent to promotional use of your content if selected

This is an opportunity to be part of one of NYC’s most imaginative and boundary-pushing art experiences. Ready to bring your vision to life? Apply before March 3 and step into the dream world of Chashama Gala 2025.