Selecting Artists

Selecting artists depends on the kind of event you are producing. Are you showcasing musicians or presenting a wide range of arts disciplines? Are you looking for artists whose work will hold the attention of children? Do you want a culturally specific event or will you focus on the community’s diversity? Do you want to showcase local artists or invite artists from outside the community?

Have you considered hiring Deaf Artists or Artists with Disabilities? What do you need to do to make their participation possible? Is the stage accessible? Will you provide Relaxed Performances? Making adjustments and providing accessibility results in widening your access to and options for exciting, diverse arts expressions from artists who often have less opportunities. Involving Deaf Artists and Artist with Disabilities also provides positive role models for event attendees who may also face barriers. If you are unsure what kinds of needs an artist will have, don’t be shy to ask.

“It often felt that we were on the forefront of a new way of conceptualizing art and public space.”

- Artist, 2016