Western Arts Alliance | 2026 Annual Conference - Performing Arts Challenge Roundtable Proposals
Western Arts Alliance
Who can apply
How: A panel of performing arts stakeholders will select 8-10 applicants to present their pitch to a live audience at the WAA Annual Conference. Those selected will each have five minutes to pitch and answer questions. A/V support will be provided.. All applicants will be contacted by end of April with the results of their applications.
About this opportunity
Introducing the Performing Arts Challenge What's the problem keeping you up at night? What question does our industry need to answer together? We are bringing something new to the table this year. The Performing Arts Challenge is an interactive arts salon designed to move our industry forward. The art of asking great questions Each type of question has a different purpose. Open-ended questions get beyond yes/no responses and instead ask participants to reflect on their personal experiences. Hypothetical questions are great for futurists who like to explore possibilities and specific scenarios. Here are some examples of juicy questions you could ask to get the conversation started: How do we keep supporting artists and artist communities, and what resources do we have to share beyond the fi...