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\u00ab\u00a0APPLY BY\u00a0SEPT 2nd\u00a0to\u00a0win $5000 to support your community youth arts project, start your arts-based business or take your career to the next level!<\/strong><\/p>\n Call for Submissions<\/strong> We want to support Toronto\u2019s\u00a0innovative talent and encourage community participation through the arts.<\/strong> To Apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n In addition:<\/strong>\u00a0The Pitch Contest prioritizes the needs of youth and communities that are excluded from mainstream arts opportunities. We ask applicants to self identify their eligibility understanding that this event is intended for communities, artists and arts practices facing systemic barriers, and with few alternative venues for support.<\/p>\n Artists working in a broad range of art forms are encouraged to apply, including dance, drama, music, carnival and circus, film and video, TV and radio, new media, fashion, creative writing, visual arts, crafts, hip hop, design, multi-media, urban arts and more.<\/p>\n Prizes:<\/strong> 1. COMMUNITY ARTS PROJECTS AND PRODUCTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cInvesting in your community through the arts\u201d This category is for individuals and groups whose creative work meets a need or addresses an issue in their community and who invest their profits back into their work. Applicants must show how a $5000 investment in their project will help them to meet a need or address an issue in their community. Projects could include:<\/p>\n Some example projects include:<\/p>\n APPLY for Community Arts Projects and Productions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n 2. CREATIVE BUSINESS AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cInvesting in your arts business\/career\u201d.\u00a0This category is for individuals and groups whose goal is to develop or invest in their business and\/or career in the arts\/creative sector. Applicants must show how a $5000 investment in their project will positively impact the development of their business or career. This could includes:<\/p>\n Some example projects include:<\/p>\n APPLY for Creative Business and Career Development<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Process for contestants<\/strong>: -from ArtReach\u2019s newsletter \u00ab\u00a0APPLY BY\u00a0SEPT 2nd\u00a0to\u00a0win $5000 to support your community youth arts project, start your arts-based business or take your career to the next level! Call for Submissions ArtReach and City of Toronto Arts & Culture invite you to participate in our 2016\u00a0Pitch Contest. If you are a young artist or a<\/p>\n
\nArtReach and City of Toronto Arts & Culture invite you to participate in our 2016\u00a0Pitch Contest. If you are a young artist or a group of artists, between the ages of 18 and 29, we want to hear from you!<\/p>\n
\nArtReach and\u00a0City of Toronto Arts & Culture want to support youth aspirations in the arts. We invite you to submit your ideas, which could land you a spot in front of an esteemed panel of judges for a live and interactive pitch contest!<\/p>\n\n
\nEight lucky applicants will be chosen to pitch their ideas live on October 6th for a chance to win one of two $5000 prizes. There are two categories that you can apply for – please read the following descriptions carefully to determine which category is the best fit for for your idea:<\/p>\n\n
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\n\u2022 Complete the online form by the deadline of\u00a0Sept 2nd.<\/strong>
\n\u2022 The eight lucky finalists chosen to make their pitch will be announced on Sept 19th! ALL finalists are required to attend a\u00a0two-part\u00a0workshop<\/strong>\u00a0series: How To Make a Pitch.\u00a0Dates will be announced to all applicants in advance.\u00a0<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Finalists will then pitch their ideas LIVE on\u00a0Thursday October 6th<\/strong>\u00a0making a creative, energetic, inspiring and convincing pitch in 5 minutes or less!
\n\u2022 A panel of knowledgeable, high-profile judges will provide on the spot feedback to all finalists and award two winners with the grand prizes of the\u00a0PITCH CONTEST!\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n
\nRead\u00a0ArtReach\u2019s profile<\/a>\u00a0in ArtBridges\u2019\u00a0Community-engaged Arts Directory & Map<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"