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The Midwest Arts XPO has a robust schedule of over 250 artist showcases including Dance, Theatre, Music and more! Presenters will have an opportunity to see live performances and learn more about artists who are available for touring in the Midwest.
For general inquiries regarding showcasing at MAX, please fill out the online Artist Showcase Inquiry Form below. The Showcase Room Producers have been selected and the showcase room details and contact information can be found immediately below; artists should contact Showcase Room Producers directly. Take care to select a Showcase Room Producer whose room best matches your artistic and production needs. If you have any additional showcase production questions, please contact Crandall Rogers at Crandall@fourmortals.com.
Applications for showcases will be accepted through August 21, 2026, or until a room sells out
MAX 2026 SHOWCASE PRODUCER INFORMATION
ARTIST SHOWCASE INQUIRY FORM
The MAX Youth & Family Programming Symposium features a panel discussion on critical issues in the field, thematically specific small group conversations, networking with colleagues and a curated showcase. Topics include artistic programming, commissioning new works, marketing to schools and families, and supporting artists in new and innovative ways. Session Leaders are to be announced.
The 75-minute, curated Youth and Family Showcase will consist of six 12-minute showcases and five 3-minute artist pitches during the transition between showcases. The showcase will be curated by a panel of seasoned performing arts industry professionals who have extensive experience in working with youth and family programming
SHOWCASE FAQs
Will there be live artist showcases?
Yes! The Midwest Arts XPO (MAX) will offer more than 250 artist showcases over the course of the four-day event. Showcases will be produced by an impressive group of experienced showcase room producers who will be selected from a pool of qualified applicants. Showcase producers will be selected and approved by the Heartland Performing
Arts, Inc. Board of Directors.
Will there be online showcases?
No, not at this time.
Will there be juried showcases?
There are NO official juried showcases. All showcases are produced by independent producers.
How do I learn about becoming a Showcase Room Producer?
All room producer positions are currently filled. Please email us your interest at info@midwestartsxpo.org and we will contact you if any opportunities become available.
As an Artist, how do I find out about showcase opportunities?
To express your interest in receiving information about showcasing at MAX, please fill out the online Artist Showcase Inquiry Form above. We will email the showcase information to you once Showcase Room Producers have been confirmed.
Is there a fee to Showcase?
Yes, there is a fee to showcase. Showcasing fees are set by the Showcase Room Producer. The cost of a showcase slot will vary based on the length of the showcase and the technical equipment supplied in the room. Please work directly with the Showcase Room Producer on fees and payment.
How will attendees see my showcase listing and my marketing materials?
Artists, both on-site and off-site, may promote their MAX showcase in the conference APP and on the Midwest Arts XPO website by using a link provided by the XPO via email and adhering to strict deadlines. The cost to list your showcase is $15 per showcase listing for on-site showcases and $25 per showcase listing for off-site showcases.
To complete your listing, you MUST be a registered agent or artist exhibitor and have a booth number. Please take care when entering your showcase details as updates or changes are not possible later.
There are two deadlines to submit your showcase listings for inclusion in the conference app. The first deadline also includes inclusion on the conference website and Conference App.
Friday, August 7 11:59 pm EST Website & Conference App
Friday, August 21 11:59 pm EST Conference App only