APAP|NYC 2027 Works-in-Progress Artist Pitch Session Application

APAP|NYC 2027 Works-in-Progress Artist Pitch Session
Happening at the APAP|NYC 2027 conference, the Works-in-Progress Artist Pitch Session will highlight projects from artists or companies that are still in the development stages.

Eligible projects must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be currently in development and expected to be ready for U.S. touring within the next 2-3 years
- Have not yet premiered in its current performance version
- Be a single, specific project or program
Artists, producers, agents, and managers are invited to apply by Friday, August 28 at 11:59 p.m. (EDT). While APAP membership is not required to apply, you must become an APAP member if selected.

Read the full guidelines before applying.

The pitch session will take place at the APAP|NYC conference on Saturday, January 16, 2027 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. (EST).

Questions? Please contact David Rowell at drowell@apap365.org.
ARTIST INFORMATION
Type a question
Artist name:
Artist Company, if applicable
Artist e-mail address:
Artist phone number:

Area CodePhone Number
Artist website:
Current APAP Membership Status:
AGENT/MANAGER INFORMATION (if applicable)
Type a question
Agent/manager name:

First NameLast Name
Agency/company name:
Agent/manager e-mail address:
Agent/manager phone number:

Area CodePhone Number
Agent/manager website:
Current APAP Membership Status:
*** Artists, agents, and/or managers do not need to be an APAP member to submit an application but, if selected, will need to hold an active APAP membership through January 2027. If not an APAP member at the time of submission, participants will need to attain an APAP membership by October 30, 2026.
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MAIN CONTACT (if not artist/agent/manager)
If you did not indicate that the Artist or Agent/Manager is the main contact, please provide the contact information below to indicate who should receive all communication about the Works-in-Progress Artist Pitch Session.
Main contact name:

First NameLast Name
Affiliation to Artist:
Main contact e-mail address:
Main contact phone number:

Area CodePhone Number
PITCH PRESENTER INFORMATION (two max)
Name of 1st pitch presenter
Title and Organization/Affiliation of 1st pitch presenter
Name of 2nd pitch presenter
Title and Organization/Affiliation of 2nd pitch presenter

Works-in-Progress Artist Pitch Session
All applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. (EDT) on August 28, 2026. Questions? Please contact David Rowell at drowell@apap365.org.
COVER LETTER ABOUT THE PROJECT/WORK (one page max)

The cover letter should briefly describe how the project or work came to be developed, including key individuals involved (e.g. artists, producers, partners), thematic content or focus, target audiences and any other elements that make it unique. Also include information about the presenters, content and format of the proposed Works-in-Progress Artist Pitch Session presentation.
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Name of Artist and/or Company
Location

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Zip CodeCountry
Title of project/work
Brief description (max 100 words)

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Discipline and genre, e.g. dance; contemporary
Length, e.g. 1 hour 30 minutes, no intermission
List of project collaborators, including leading artistic, management and producing personnel
Cast and company, e.g. 5 dancers; 2 musicians; 2 crew
Anticipated performance fee and other costs, e.g. $20,000 plus air travel and hotel for 9 people, plus costs of shipping of set design elements
Anticipated General technical specifications and requirements
Potential touring activity

Works-in-Progress Artist Pitch Session
All applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. (EDT) on August 28, 2026. Questions? Please contact David Rowell at drowell@apap365.org.
OPTIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

Applicants may submit up to 3 electronic attachments such as news articles, press releases, photos or a link to an electronic press kit. Applicants may submit a link to one online video clip of a performance or rehearsal (3 minutes max) for the Selection Team to review.
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How did you hear about the Works-in-Progress Artist Pitch Session opportunity (colleague, APAP365.org website, APAP e-newsletter, social media, other?
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