Maryland Performing Artist Touring Roster (US)

Deadline: 30-Apr-2025

The Maryland Performing Artist Touring Roster is a list of juried Maryland-based artists who have a demonstrated history of successful, professional touring engagements.

MSAC uses the roster to promote artistic collaboration between Maryland touring artists and Maryland presenters with the goal of increasing touring engagements for Maryland professional performing artists.

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible applicants must meet the requirements listed below:
  • For Independent Artists:
    • Must be a Maryland resident (owning or renting residential real property in Maryland) at the time of application submission and throughout any MSAC Touring Grant-funded presentations or programs, provided to the presenting organization. Proof of residency may be required
    • Must be 18 years of age or older
    • College and university-based performers must perform regularly off-campus for professional fees
  • For Performing Companies/Groups (more than one performer):
    • All individuals in the company or group must be 18 years of age or older
    • At least 50% of the company’s artists must be Maryland residents (owning or renting residential real property in Maryland) at the time of application submission and throughout any MSAC Touring Grant-funded presentations or programs, provided to the presenting organization. Proof of residency may be required
    • The company’s primary place of business must be located in Maryland
    • College and university-based performers must perform regularly off-campus for professional fees
    • If the company or group has its own nonprofit status, the makeup of the performing ensemble must meet the eligibility criteria outlined above for Performing Companies/Groups
  • All Applicants:
    • In addition to the age and residency requirements above, applicants must be able to demonstrate they have a successful history of professional touring engagements:
      • A tour is a public performance in a venue or venues that are not typically or regularly scheduled by the performer. This includes both one-time performances and longer, multi-engagement tours.

For more information, visit MSAC.