Open Call | Union PDX – Festival of Contemporary Dance | April 15-18, 2027
Union PDX – Festival of Contemporary Dance seeks professional companies and artists making contemporary work in ANY dance style, genre, or tradition to present work at the incredible Foster Theater in Portland, OR April 15-18, 2027.
Where: Foster Theater, Portland, Oregon, USA
When: April 15-18, 2027
Deadline for applications: September 30, 2026 @ 11:59pm PST
Festival:27 | Open Call
Applications NOW OPEN!
Festival Dates: April 15-18, 2027
Venue: Foster Theater (Portland, OR, USA)
Presented by the US-based dance company push/FOLD, applications are now open worldwide for the 7th Union PDX – Festival of Contemporary Dance!
Selected festival artists perform at the brand-new Foster Theater, teach advanced and professional level dancers, engage with audiences through Artist-Talks and Q&As, network with fellow artists, presenters, and company directors, and celebrate the art of dance.
Curated by a panel of professional artists representing various movement disciplines and backgrounds, the Union PDX festival selects contemporary dance-makers and companies from ANY dance style, genre, or tradition. Strong submissions will demonstrate clarity to artistic vision, professional execution within your form, and a devotion to pushing artistic boundaries and advancing the craft of movement.
Questions related to the festival and application process, including becoming a festival partner, should be directed to: contact@pushfold.org.
Artist Compensation:
– Performance stipend (between $1000 – $1500). The stipend is calculated from several factors including the length of the work, size of group, and travel distance.
– Non-local artists: per diem and housing will be provided for up to 4 artists for up to 5 days, in addition to the above stipend.
– Non-local artists: travel to/from venue and lodging within city for performances and respective masterclasses, and travel to/from Portland International Airport (PDX).
– Professional photographs and video footage of performance.
– Professional photographs of masterclass instruction.
– Free access to all festival masterclasses and workshops.
N.B Artists are responsible for any applicable visas, fees, and taxes associated with performing in the United States, and travel to/from Portland, Oregon, USA.
How to apply / register:
To apply, please visit the festival website and submit the online application: https://pushfold.org/unionpdx/apply
Please Note:
– Required materials for the application include a link to your full work sample video and a minimum of three (3) professional and hi-rez photos.
– Interested artists/groups may submit up to two (2) works. Works up to a maximum of 24 minutes are acceptable.
– Artists/groups must have a demonstrated 3+ years of professional choreographic experience.
Please visit the website for full eligibility information
Costs for participants:Free to apply | Individual expenses related to travel and stay in Portland, Oregon, USA if selected.
Contact details:
Questions related to the festival and application process, including becoming a festival partner, should be directed to: contact@pushfold.org.
