MAX Artist Showcases
The Midwest Arts Xpo has a robust schedule of over 200 artist showcases including Dance, Theatre, Music and more! Presenters will have an opportunity to see live performances and learn more about artists who are available for touring in the Midwest.
Performances for Young Audiences Showcase Application
DEADLINE to APPLY - Midnight May 1st
The MAX Youth & Family Programming Symposium will feature a panel discussion on critical issues in the field, thematically specific small group conversations, networking with colleagues and a curated showcase. Topics will include artistic programming, commissioning new works, marketing to schools and families, and supporting artists in new and innovative ways. Session Leaders are to be announced.
The 90-minute, curated Performances for Young Audiences (PYA) Showcase will consist of six 12-minute showcases and five 3-minute artist pitches during the transition between showcases. The showcase will be curated by a panel of seasoned performing arts industry professionals who have extensive experience in working with youth and family programming.
CALL FOR ARTISTS
Youth & Family Performing Artists are invited to apply for either one curated 12-minute showcase or one 3-minute pitch that will take place between each showcase using the showcase application form here.
PYA FAQs
| Date: | Wednesday, Sept 18, 2024 |
| Location: | Upperstage Theater of the Indiana Repertory Theater 140 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN |
| Cost: | If selected for a showcase, the cost is $1000.00 If selected for a pitch, the cost is $200.00 |
| Staging: | The performance area is approximately 24’w x 22’d x 14’6 h. There will be a video screen to accommodate multi-media presentations. |
| Load In: | Artist(s) must be available 7:00am-12:00 noon. Tech/load in 7:00-10:00am Showcases 10:15 am-12:00 noon |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! The Midwest Arts Expo (MAX) will offer more than 250 artist showcases over the course of the four-day event. Showcases will be produced by an impressive group of experienced showcase room producers who will be selected from a pool of qualified applicants. Showcase producers will be selected and approved by the Heartland Performing Arts, Inc. Board of Directors.
No. Not at this time.
No, there will not.
If you would like to apply to be a MAX Showcase Room Producer, please submit this application by March 8 or contact us at [email protected].
To express your interest in receiving information about showcasing at MAX, submit this form, or email us with your interest at [email protected]. We will email the showcase information to you once Showcase Room Producers have been confirmed.
Yes, there is a cost to showcase. The cost of a showcase slot will vary based on the length of the showcase slot and the technical equipment supplied in the room.
Showcases will be listed in the MAX Conference App and a printed showcase guide. You will have an opportunity to display your marketing materials in the Exhibit Hall, at your booth and in the area directly outside of your showcase room.