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

Rolling (apply before conference attendance)

Up to $1,000 for conference registration costs (reimbursement only)

Supports Utah-based performing artists and presenters to attend regional performing arts booking conferences for professional development and networking.

Preference to first-time attendees; applicants must apply and be approved before the conference.

--- ## Description The Performing Arts Booking Conference Scholarship is designed to help professional Utah-based performing artists and presenters attend regional booking conferences. These conferences are essential venues for marketing, networking, and professional development within the performing arts field. The scholarship aims to foster new professional relationships, enhance the quality of life and creative economy in Utah, and support the growth of performing arts touring and presenting. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. - Applicants must apply and be approved before attending the desired booking conference. --- ## Funding Amount - The scholarship covers up to $1,000 in registration costs only. - Payment is provided as reimbursement after proof of registration is submitted. - Only one scholarship may be awarded per applicant per fiscal year, and applicants may not receive the scholarship more than two consecutive years. --- ## Eligibility ### Performing Artists - Must be a Utah resident. - Must be a professional artist or group with at least 3 years of professional experience. - Cannot be currently enrolled in a certificate or degree-seeking program. ### Presenters - Must be an established Utah-based organization presenting professionally for at least 3 years. - Must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number (individual artists do not require this). - Must have organizational approval to accept scholarship funds. ### General - Preference is given to first-time attendees. - Application must be for an established professional booking conference (e.g., Arts Northwest, Western Arts Alliance, APAP). - Applicants with outstanding reporting for previous Utah Arts & Museums funding are not eligible. - Applicants may not receive more than one scholarship per year or more than two years in a row. --- ## Application Process - Review 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) prior to conference attendance. - Required information includes applicant details, conference information, and a statement on how attending supports professional goals. - Presenters must provide their UEI number and organizational approval. - Applicants must agree to attend the entire conference and understand that scholarship payment is by reimbursement only after providing receipts. - Applications are reviewed as received; notification of approval is required before the conference. --- ## Additional Information - Only registration costs are eligible for reimbursement (up to $1,000). - Preference is given to first-time attendees and those who have not received the scholarship in the previous year. - The Utah Division of Arts & Museums reserves the right to make final funding decisions. --- ## External Links - [Funding Opportunities – Utah Division of Arts & Museums](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](https://artsandmuseums.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Regional-Performing-Arts-Booking-Conferences.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Role | |-----------------|------------------------------|--------------|------------------| | Jason Bowcutt | [jbowcutt@utah.gov](mailto:jbowcutt@utah.gov) | 801-236-7554 | Performing Arts |

Performing Arts Booking Conference Scholarship

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