[Utah Division of Arts & Museums](https://artsandmuseums.utah.gov/)

Rolling

Up to $1,000 (registration costs only; reimbursement basis)

Supports Utah performing artists and presenters to attend regional booking conferences for networking, marketing, and professional development.

Preference for first-time attendees; only one scholarship per fiscal year and max two consecutive years.

--- ## Description This scholarship enables professional Utah performing artists and presenters to attend regional booking conferences, which are vital for networking, marketing performances, and gaining industry knowledge. The program aims to foster professional growth and expand opportunities for Utah’s performing arts community by supporting attendance at established booking conferences such as Arts Northwest, Western Arts Alliance, and APAP. The scholarship covers conference registration costs (up to $1,000), reimbursed after proof of registration is provided. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but must be submitted and approved before the conference occurs. --- ## Funding Amount - The scholarship covers up to $1,000 for registration costs only. - Funds are paid as reimbursement after the applicant registers and provides proof of registration. - Only one scholarship may be awarded per applicant per fiscal year. - Applicants may not receive the scholarship more than two years in a row. --- ## Eligibility ### For Performing Artists: - Must be a professional artist or group (not enrolled in a certificate or degree-seeking program). - Must have been performing professionally for at least 3 years. - Must live in Utah. - Preference given to first-time attendees. ### For Presenters: - Must be an established organization presenting professionally in Utah for at least 3 years. - Must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from [sam.gov](http://sam.gov). - Must have organizational approval to accept payment. - Must be based in Utah. **Additional General Requirements:** - Applicants must plan to attend the entire conference. - Application must be for an established professional booking conference. - Applicants must be up to date on reporting for previous Utah Division of Arts & Museums funding. - Applicants must apply and be approved before attending the conference. --- ## Application Process - Read the [program guidelines](https://artsandmuseums.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Performing-Arts-Booking-Conference-Guidelines.pdf). - Complete the [online application form](https://forms.gle/vwyx2xE4y2CwvyM68). - Prepare required information: applicant details, organization (if applicable), conference details, registration costs, and a statement (minimum 1,000 characters) on how attendance supports professional goals. - Affirm you will attend the entire conference, payment will be processed after providing receipts, and you have organizational approval (if applicable). - For accessibility needs, contact the program at least two weeks in advance. --- ## Additional Information - Preference is given to first-time conference attendees. - Applicants cannot receive this scholarship more than two consecutive years. - Presenters must have a UEI; this does not apply to individual artists. - Payment is reimbursement only, after proof of registration is submitted. - Applicants not current on reporting for previous Utah Division of Arts & Museums funding are ineligible. --- ## External Links - [Utah Division of Arts & Museums — Performing Arts Funding Opportunities](https://artsandmuseums.utah.gov/funding-opportunities/) - [Program Guidelines (PDF)](https://artsandmuseums.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Performing-Arts-Booking-Conference-Guidelines.pdf) - [Application Form](https://forms.gle/vwyx2xE4y2CwvyM68) - [List of Regional Booking Conferences (PDF)](https://artsandmuseums.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Regional-Performing-Arts-Booking-Conferences.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |-----------------|---------------------|--------------------------------|--------------| | Jason Bowcutt | Performing Arts | [jbowcutt@utah.gov](mailto:jbowcutt@utah.gov) | 801-236-7554 |

Performing Arts Booking Conference Scholarship

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