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Spotlight Showcases

Panel-selected Spotlight Showcases offer a glimpse of artists’/ensembles’ work to the presenting organization/venue representatives who attend the Conference.

  • These showcases receive mainstage exposure and are an integral part of the Conference.
  • Selected artists/ensembles will each present a 15-minute performance on one of two evenings at the Conference.

2012 application is closed

Thank you to all who submitted applications for this year’s Spotlight Showcases. We’ll mail notifications to all applicants in late April.

Requirements for selected artists/ensembles

If selected, artists will be required to:

  • Pay a $700 showcase fee to help defray the Conference’s production costs for Spotlight Showcases.
  • Be available to perform in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Thur., Sept. 13 and/or Fri., Sept. 14, 2012.
  • Participate in a soundcheck/rehearsal on the day of performance.
  • Purchase exhibit space at the 2012 Conference (or be represented by an agency/organization that has done so).

Performance venue + selection process

Performance venue

Spotlight Showcase performances will take place at DeVos Performance Hall, which is part of the Conference convention center, DeVos Place.

Selection process

A panel comprised of presenters, managers, and agents will review eligible applications in late March and select 18 artists/ensembles to perform.

  • Selection is based primarily on artistic excellence as displayed in performance work samples. Hard-copy and online promotional materials will be reviewed in support of the work samples.
  • All applicants will receive notification in late April.