The Enbridge Nextfest Emerging Artist Awards are intended to recognize, encourage and support the initiative and excellence of young independent artists residing in Alberta. For the purpose of these awards an emerging artist is defined as an individual who is under the age of 30 has completed an initial phase of training in their artistic field [...]

The Nextfest Nite Clubs are a series of multidisciplinary performance parties showcasing emerging artists in all disciplines – theatre, dance, film, performance art, visual art, installation and anything else! Performances range from 30 seconds to full evening installations and roving performances. For the purpose of this festival, “emerging” refers to artists under the age of 30 [...]

Nextfest 2013 High School Company Call for Submissions How Can I Get Involved? PITCH TO PLAY Founded by Theatre Network, Nextfest is Edmonton’s Emerging Arts Festival. Nextfest is looking for high school student artist in all mediums to participate as part of the 2013 Nextfest High School Festival taking place June 6-16, 2013 at the [...]

Nextfest 2013 Call for Visual Arts Submissions Deadline: April 30 Nextfest is now accepting visual art submissions for the 2013 edition, taking place June 6-16, 2013! Nextfest is an opportunity for emerging visual artists under the age of 30 who are creating new work and want to be a part of a dynamic festival. The [...]