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\u00ab\u00a0The deadline to apply to the 2017 Youth Arts Pitch Contest has been extended to:<\/strong> ABOUT:<\/strong>\u00a0The arts are a powerful and motivating way that youth are involved in their communities. Whether it\u2019s in someone\u2019s basement, or through a community program \u2013 young people are creating art all over the city. ArtReach and City of Toronto Arts & Culture want to support youth aspirations in the arts. Every year, ArtReach hosts the Pitch Contest- a chance for youth to pitch their ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win $5000 to support their community youth arts project, start an arts-based business, or take their career to the next level!<\/p>\n PRIZES:<\/strong>\u00a0ArtReach invites eight artists or groups to participate under two categories: Community Arts Projects & Productions, and Creative Business and Career Development. Each category has one $5000 grand prize winner, a $2000 runner- up prize, and two gift certificates that groups can use towards professional or artistic development.<\/p>\n ELIGIBILITY:<\/strong>\u00a0Artists 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. In addition:<\/p>\n Please Note:<\/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.<\/em><\/p>\n CLICK\u00a0HERE<\/a>\u00a0FOR MORE DETAILS, AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOW TO APPLY! -from ArtReach\u2019s newsletter \u00ab\u00a0The deadline to apply to the 2017 Youth Arts Pitch Contest has been extended to: Friday, September 8th, at 5:00pm ABOUT:\u00a0The arts are a powerful and motivating way that youth are involved in their communities. Whether it\u2019s in someone\u2019s basement, or through a community program \u2013 young people are creating<\/p>\n
\n Friday, September 8th, at 5:00pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nDon\u2019t hesitate to contact pitch@artreach.org for more info, with questions, or for any accessibility needs.\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n
\nRead\u00a0ArtReach\u2019s profile<\/a>\u00a0in ArtBridges\u2019\u00a0Community-engaged Arts Directory & Map<\/a><\/em><\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"