The Utah Performing Arts Booking Conference Scholarship supports Utah artists and presenters in attending regional booking conferences for networking, skill-building, and professional development.
Funder: Utah Division of Arts & Museums
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (WAA, Midwest Arts XPO) | October 2026 (Arts Northwest, FAR-West, IEBA) | November 2026 (RMAF) | January 2027 (APAP) | February 2027 (Folk Alliance International)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per scholarship, supporting conference registration costs only; reimbursement basis.
Summary: Supports Utah-based professional performing artists and presenters to attend regional performing arts booking conferences for networking and professional development.
Key Information: Preference for first-time attendees; only one award per fiscal year, max two consecutive years.
The Performing Arts Booking Conference Scholarship provides financial support to Utah-based professional performing artists and presenters, enabling them to attend established regional booking conferences. These events are vital for networking, professional development, and marketing artistic work to presenters who book performances for their communities. The scholarship covers registration fees (up to $1,000), helping recipients connect with peers, build skills, and access new opportunities in the performing arts sector.