AANM is planning an evening of performances by d/Deaf and disabled performers. We are seeking proposals from comedians, actors, dancers, and other performance artists.
Artists can choose from the following:
- Performance only -OR-
- Performance and meet-and-greet, artist talk, or workshop
Performances must be between 10-45 minutes.
This is a paid opportunity and artists will receive:
- Performance only (required) – $1,000
- Meet-and-greet (optional) – $100
- Artist talk or workshop (optional0 – $520
Four (4) artists will be selected.
Venue: Gas Station Arts Centre, 445 River Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3L0C9
Performance Date: May 1, 2026 (workshop and artist talks will take place in March and April 2026)
AANM can provide up to $500 worth of equipment and on-site tech assistance.
Deadline to apply: November 15, 2025
We encourage Indigenous, northern, rural, racialized/BIPOC, 2SQTBIPOC, and 2SLGBTQIA+ artists to self-idenfity in their application.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Artist bio (100 words max)
- Artist CV (2 pages max)
- Show proposal (500 words max)
- Email address or address for e-transfer payment (if selected)
- A description of access needs for your performance
- Supporting documentation showing past work or the performance you are proposing. Choose one of the following:
- 4 photos (.jpg format), OR
- Video (YouTube link, 2 minutes max), OR
- Audio (mp3 or YouTube link, 2 minutes max)
Applicants must be AANM members. Not a member? Visit our Membership Page. We offer free and sliding scale options for membership fees.
Send your application to info@aanm.ca
Note: Proposals submitted in response to the previously postponed call will still be considered and reviewed.
Disclaimer: AANM is not responsible for any injury or loss.
This project is funded by the Government of Canada through the Canadian Arts Presentation Fund.
