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Call for Artists:

STAND Festival 2025

STAND Festival Foundation is thrilled to announce the call for artists to participate in STAND Festival 2025!

Scheduled to unfold from November 1-10, 2025, this distinctive festival will span three venues in both North Vancouver and Downtown Vancouver. We welcome submissions from immigrant and refugee artists in theatre, music, dance, art exhibitions and live interactive performances to showcase their talents.

Submission Deadline:    March 15, 2025

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Who We’re Seeking:

To be considered as part of the STAND artists, you should be at least in one of the below categories:

  • Immigrant or refugee artists to Canada 

  • You are not an immigrant and refugee artist, but you are an artist in Canada, and the theme of your project is related to immigration

What We're Seeking:

Ready to show: Immersive and thought-provoking works in theatre, music, Interactive Performancesand dance that reflect immigrant and refugee artists' rich diversity and experiences.

Works in Progress: Theatre, music, and dance projects are in the early stages of development.

Artists benefits:

• 25 hours of rehearsal space

• 4 hours of tech time in the venue

• Free venue for the performance day

• Technical Director for the performance day

• Stage Manager ​for the performance day

• Box office ticketing support and Front-of-House staff 

• Basic publicity

• 70% of net box office revenues

• A secured spot for the show at STAND Festival 2025

How to Submit Applications:

Interested artists from various fields are invited to submit their proposals by March 15, 2025, 4 pm (PST), by filling out the form below.

Please note that a selection committee will review all applications, and the results will be announced by April 30, 2025.

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STAND Festival 2025 Selection Jury

In the spirit of storytelling, we pause to honour this land's ancient and contemporary narratives. We stand upon the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Just as we celebrate the diverse voices of immigrant and refugee artists, we recognize the First Peoples who have woven this place's first and enduring tales. Their stories are a testament to resilience, creativity, and the power of community. As we come together from many corners of the world, may we always remember, respect, and learn from this land's stories.

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