SALON is an initiative to build relationships between NSW artists/producers and presenters: it is a small-scale, lo-fi conversation starter without the bells and whistles of a full-blown showcase. Artists/Producers may apply to present a short pitch about their work at the event. There are also facilitated networking opportunities and you will hear from selected venues about their programming streams.

ABOUT SALON

NSW artists, producers, and presenters, regional and metro, have identified a lack of opportunities for connecting and building relationships across the state, and Arts on Tour is working on ways to address this.

SALON is a platform for Pecha Kucha-style pitches from artists and producers to facilitate connections with NAPACA members and community venues around work.

COVID-19 has shifted the goalposts in 2020 but we had the go-ahead for the SALON in Wagga Wagga alongside Artstate on Thursday 5th November.  

We're planning to back in Sydney in 2021 - our Sydney SALON is Wednesday 21 July 2021 at  ESAC.

SALON SELECTION

THE DETAILS - HOW TO APPLY TO PITCH

Selected artists and producers present pitches of up to 4 minutes each. These pitches may be tour ready work, works in development and ideas looking for partnerships. 

Pitches can be from all genres of the performing arts and from productions looking to tour to  venues, large and small in 2022 and beyond.

HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?

Eligibility criteria - who can apply?

• NSW-based artists and producers
• Professional work that is tour ready; in creative development; or is a concrete idea
• Available to tour 2022  (and beyond)

Selection criteria - what are we looking for?

• Relevance and suitability to metro & regional NSW audiences
• Quality of work and artists involved
• Engagement opportunities offered to audiences around the work
• Regional diversity of artists – we encourage artists/producers based in regional NSW to apply
• Cultural and artistic diversity of work – we're looking for a diversity of artists, stories, and modes of presentation
• Diversity of artform – including dance, theatre, music theatre, cabaret, children/family

Join our mailing list to be notified when the EOI process opens for 2021.

Further information: Email your questions to Kate Gaul 

JOIN US - HEAR FROM ARTISTS AND PRESENTERS

You will hear from a mixture of artists and producers. Each giving a 4 minute pitch of their work. This is a great way to hear about new work that is being made. The SALON event also includes a facilitated networking session - where all attendees will have the opportunity to meet producers, artists, venue presenters and have the opportunity to speak about your own work. Alongside artists and producers selected presenters will pitch their organisation: their programming aspirations and approaches, their audiences, capacity and partnership opportunities.