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.