WESTFEST 2022 Call for Submissions

WestFest 2022 Dance Festival

Calling for submissions to participate in WestFest 2022!
This coming year’s festival will incorporate theater setting and the site-specific location treasures of Westbeth Artists’ Facility, iconic in its history and traditions.

​The panel of judges will be looking for a diverse group of emerging & mid-career dance artists with a strong vision and high-performance quality. This year’s curation panel will include guest judges Deborah Lohse and Jamal Jackson.

Apply now at www.westfestdance.com

SELECTED ARTISTS WILL RECEIVE:
The opportunity to show new or previous work in an outdoor theater or site-specific setting.
Free production costs
20 min tech rehearsal slot
Publicity and digital marketing materials for the event
Professional captured and edited photos
Video of performance at a discounted rate

SUBMISSION SCHEDULE:
Early Bird Special Application fee: $30
Submit by December 31st at 11:59PM
Regular Application Fee: $40
Submit by January 10th at 11:59PM.
Finalists Announced Wednesday, January 20th

FREE ON-SITE REHEARSAL SPACE:
Sat Feb 22nd, 1-4PM
Sat Mar 14th, 1-4PM
Sat April 4th, 1-4PM​

TECH REHEARSAL DATES:
April 23rd – 24th: 20 minutes assigned from 1-4PM

PERFORMANCE DATES:
April 30th – May 1st: Live performances scheduled from 1-4PM

PLEASE NOTE:
If selected, the festival will be allowed to use the info and materials submitted in the artist’s application for promotional purposes.
Selected pieces will be between 4-6 minutes.
All artists participating in the festival must be fully vaccinated by tech week.

QUESTIONS
Email us at info@westfestdance.com

PRESS INQUIRIES
www.westfestdance.com
Contact: Lauren Hafner Addison

LINKS:
At Westbeth: https://westbeth.org/westfest-dance-festival/
WestFest website: westfestdance.com