BPAC seeks local performers for Culture Days showcase

The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is looking for local performance-based artists to participate in the 2023 Culture Days "Live & Local" artist showcase on Sept. 23. The call is open to all Burlington-based artists, in any performing arts discipline. This includes, but is not limited to, music (all genres), dance, theatre, comedy and family entertainment.

Applicants should be Burlington-based or strongly affiliated with the city, a news release states.  Examples would include artists who work, live or go to school within the city, or who are connected to the Indigenous heritage of the land.

The creation of BPAC’s Live & Local Artist Development Initiative program is intended to support local artists and to connect artists and the community through activation, engagement and presentation opportunities," the release added.

Applications are now being accepted. Deadline for submission is Aug. 4.

ON Culture Days is an annual celebration of arts, culture and heritage across the province.  Each year, they work with organizers to host programs throughout Ontario and invite the public to participate for free.

LIVE & LOCAL ARTIST SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• What is your performing arts discipline? (Music, Singing, Dance, Theatre, Drama, etc.)
• Provide a list of past performances in the Burlington area (indicate paid or volunteer)
• Describe your artistic goals and how the LIVE & LOCAL program could contribute to your success as an emerging artist (Max. 100 words).
• Supporting Materials - Please provide two (2) digital samples of your work and website link

The application form can be found here.

Artists will be provided with an honorarium and technical support. Showcase performances will be approximately 30 minutes in length each, and BPAC staff will determine which venue is most suitable for your showcase performance (Community Studio Theatre, Main Theatre, Family Lobby or Outdoor Plaza).

For more information about the BPAC Live & Local Artist Development Initiative please contact the Education & Outreach Coordinator, Isabelle Trask.