Performing Arts Guest Curator
/ORGANIZATION:
Place des Arts
DEADLINE:
February 8, 2026
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
WEBSITE:
http://placedesarts.ca/performing-arts-guest-curator-application-form/
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Place des Arts’ mission is to inspire the artist in everyone through our quality programs and cultural experiences, our talented people, and our warm, welcoming environment.
The intent of the Guest Curator program is to broaden the range of artistic voices and experiences represented in program offerings. The program’s aim is to accomplish one or more of the following: offer unique or underrepresented perspectives, whether cultural, social, or artistic; highlight diverse artistic practices or traditions not often seen on mainstream stages; and educate and engage the community.
After the event, the Guest Curator will submit a short written reflection including artistic outcomes and audience response, as well as lessons learned or recommendations for future initiatives.
Place des Arts will also gather audience feedback and complete an internal evaluation covering attendance, community impact, and financial results.
Applicants will retain full ownership of their proposals. Submitted ideas will only be used for application review and will not be shared outside the review team or used for other projects. Proposals from applicants who are not selected will not be retained and will be deleted after the review process. Please note that the organization may receive or already be working on similar ideas, so submitting a proposal does not guarantee exclusivity or selection.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Present a distinctive 90-minute event, including a performance, at Place des Arts on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The Guest Curator may also be a performer.
Bring a unique artistic vision to engage and inspire the community.
Collaborate with Place des Arts staff to ensure artistic and logistical success.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Open to individual artists or collectives ages 19 and older based in the Lower Mainland. Preference is given to applicants based in the Tri-Cities.
Applicants may be emerging or established performing artists.
Projects must be performance-based, including theatre, dance, music, spoken word, interdisciplinary performance, etc.
Projects may be newly created works or presentations of traditional or existing repertoire.
In all cases, proposals must demonstrate an original perspective, interpretation, or method of presentation feasible within Place des Arts’ resources and space.
HOW TO APPLY:
Fill out the application form at: https://placedesarts.ca/performing-arts-guest-curator-application-form/
Alternative methods of applying may be considered. Please email sjeffrey@placedesarts.ca or call 604.664.1636 ext. 38, and Place des Arts will do its best to accommodate.
REMUNERATION:
Performers will receive eighty-five percent (85%) of NET ticket sales (NET = gross ticket sales less GST, seat levy, and a production fee of $150.00), plus GST if applicable, within 30 days of the performance.
