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The ArtStarts Showcase is a 2-day conference-style event taking place on April 5 and 6, 2023. Showcase highlights new opportunities for school and community arts programmers invested in booking artist performances, workshops and residencies for young audiences.
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Eligibility requirements
Applicants must be performing or teaching artists interested in bringing their workshop or classroom residency practice to youth K-12 and:
Please be sure to review our Showcase guidelines prior to submitting your application.
How to Apply
If you’re new to ArtStarts and interested in applying for Showcase with a workshop or classroom residency, you can apply using the New Artist Directory Application here. Please note that new artists must apply for the directory to receive access to the Showcase application - new artists cannot apply solely for Showcase.
If you’re a returning ArtStarts artist, please complete the Showcase 2023 application available here.
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Hannah Jarvis
Program Manager, Booking and Touring
604-336-0626 ext 102
hannah@artstarts.com
Alex de Guzman
Program Coordinator, Booking and Touring
alex@artstarts.com