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Regional Touring Program
The purpose of the Arizona Commission on the Arts’ Regional Touring Program
is to assist Arizona-based performing artists and ensembles wishing to expand
their regional touring activities. One function of the program is sponsorship to
the booking conferences around the nation and in Canada and Mexico.
The program provides substantial subsidy to attend a chosen Conference. Importantly, the program provides
technical assistance prior to and during the Conference in order to prepare the
artists for the magnitude of the Conference and how they can make the most of
it. Pre-conference workshops are given, and on-site advice and introductions.
Past participating artists have met their goals in terms of educating
themselves about the booking industry, forming relationships with presenters
leading to bookings, identifying agent representatives, meeting artists for
future collaborations, and improving the sophistication of their marketing
techniques.
Artists are selected through an annual competitive process and are expected
to commit to three years of attendance at the Conference. Artists are
responsible for expenses not covered by the Commission. Artists should have
strong in-state and/or out-of-state touring experience; strong administrative
capabilities; high quality promotional materials; and be able to commit to
touring dates 12 to 24 months in advance. Artists should not have professional
agency representation.
See the following links for:
1)
Sponsorship information
2)
Artist Sponsorship Application
3)
Booking Conferences
For assistance, please contact the Performing
Arts Director at (602) 771-6531 or email
info@azarts.gov.
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