Juried Showcase Information

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The Showcases are a centerpiece of the annual Arts Northwest Conference! ​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​The Arts Northwest Showcases are renowned for their commitment to quality and diversity and their reputation as one of the most effective methods for artists to increase their visibility with presenters in the West.

A peer panel process selects the performing artists/ensembles to present a 12-minute excerpt of their work during the annual conference. These showcases are highly sought after and extremely competitive.

Showcasing Opportunities
Juried Showcase: Through a highly competitive peer panel process, artists and ensembles are selected to present a 12-minute excerpt of their work. These showcases highlight a wide range of talent and provide presenters with an in-depth look at performances ready for touring.​​​​​​​

Juried Spotlight Showcase: (Intimate/Low-tech Performance): A peer panel process selects artists and ensembles to share a 12-minute performance in an intimate, cabaret-style setting. Spotlight Showcases create a unique opportunity to experience work up close, in a relaxed and social atmosphere.
FivePointO Pitch and Perform. 

FivepointO Showcase: Provides Artists and Agents with a unique opportunity to share a five-minute (or shorter) performance and increase their visibility. What you choose to do is entirely up to you—sing, dance, play a song, or tell a story. Minimal technical support is provided (microphone and amp only). Artists featured in FivepointO sessions are listed in the conference program and introduced at the block booking meeting. Participation is limited to 15–20 sessions each year, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Current year Juried or Spotlight Showcase artists are not eligible.

Showcaseing artist, ensembles, or agenst MUST be a member of Arts Northwest to perform

Feel free to reach out with any questions....We are here to help!  
​​​​​​​Email: admin@artsnw.org
Call: 360-457-9290 

ARTS NORTHWEST CONFERENCE AND SHOWCASING DETAILS

2026 Conference Dates: TBA 

Juried Showcase Application:  Applications Open February 1, 2026 and will Close April 13, 2026

Juried Showcasing: Showcase Length: 12 minutes with 5 minutes for set-up (20 minute sound check)

Showcase application fee: $100  

Apply Here: https://iwanttoshowcase.ca/


You or your agent must be a member of Arts Northwest to Showcase at the Arts Northwest Conference. (An agency's membership covers the artists on its roster). 

SHOWCASE ELIGIBILITY, SELECTION PROCESS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND NOTIFICATION
All performing artists in all genres are encouraged to apply for the 2026 Juried Showcase.
Artists who were selected for an Arts Northwest juried showcase in 2023,  2024, or 2025 are not eligible for the 2026 Showcase.

•Each applicant is assessed on artistic merit, originality, fee schedule, residency activities, availability for touring, and diversity in terms of the need to showcase high-quality artists from a variety of disciplines. The jury is mindful of the need to expose new artists to Western presenters. To this end, an artist who has never showcased is likely to receive priority over an equally talented artist who has showcased previously.  

•Showcase if chosen: It is expected that the 12-minute showcase will closely mirror the sample provided, in quality and production value, including any props or costumes.

• We anticipate presenting live showcases in 2026. If you are selected for a showcase, you must be available to perform in Boise, ID in 2026. Rehearsal times may be scheduled at any time during the conference

WORK SAMPLES FOR PANEL REVIEW

  • Tech Rider: If you are selected as a juried showcase artist, you will be asked to provide a “5 minute set up tech rider” (as distinct from the tech rider you use for an entire evening)
  • You are responsible for all related costs for conference attendance, including travel, food, accommodations, as well as conference registration for your representative (s). Arts Northwest assumes responsibility for direct performance costs, including technical needs, (limitations will apply), marketing, and promotion.
  • You are responsible for providing written information for the conference program.
  • You must be available for touring in 2026-  2027
  • You or your agent must be a current member of Arts Northwest to perform.
  • All applicants will be notified in early June 2026 of their status.

FEES

  • Artists selected for a showcase must register for the conference as a showcasing artist.
    Registration fees include a table in the Hub and one full conference registration. The registration fees vary based on the table choice in the Hub, ranging from $450 to $550, and electrical needs.

    We look forward to welcoming all showcasing artists and ensuring a successful conference experience for everyone involved. 

2026 Performance Venue: TBA