Because there's no artist San Francisco museums love to recycle more than Warhol, the de Young Museum is looking for a few good Andys. Dede Wilsey's rusty nail will hold a Warhol Live casting call. SFCitizen has the details:
"We are searching for models, actors and performers who would like to become Andy Warhol for a number of public appearances. Auditions will be held on Saturday, January 31st, 2009 from noon to 5pm in the Piazzoni Murals Room at the de Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.“We are casting multiple Warhols, each having a special role that may include engaging the public, delivering lines, posing for photography, and assisting with silk-screen demonstrations. Performers will be paid for their involvement. Please arrive in your completed costume: wig, makeup and attitude. Don’t forget to bring your resume and 4×6 or 8×10 photograph of yourself. We will photograph you in your costume.
“Warhol Live Presented by Bank of America is the first comprehensive exploration of Warhol’s work as seen through the lens of music. This exhibition brings together a wide variety of works depicting pop music royalty. The exhibition opens February 14 and runs through May 17, 2009. There will be a variety of events and public programs to supplement this exhibition.
To schedule an audition, please contact the public programs office at 415.750.7694 or e-mail [email protected].
Also, you will get paid for your doppelgangering services.