Union PDX – Festival of Contemporary Dance seeks professional companies and artists making contemporary work in any dance style, genre, or tradition to present work at the brand-new Foster Theater in Portland, OR May 28-31, 2026.

Where: Foster Theater, Portland, Oregon, USA

When: May 28-31, 2026

Deadline for applications: October 31, 2025 @ 11:59pm PST

Festival:26 | Open Call
Applications NOW OPEN!

https://pushfold.org/unionpdx/apply

Festival Dates: May 28-31, 2026
Venue: Foster Theater (Portland, OR, USA)

Presented by the US-based dance company push/FOLD, applications are now open worldwide for the 6th Union PDX – Festival of Contemporary Dance!

Selected festival artists perform at the brand-new Foster Theater, teach advanced and professional level dancers, engage with audiences through Artist-Talks and Q&As, network with fellow artists, presenters, and company directors, and celebrate the art of dance.

Curated by a panel of professional artists representing various movement disciplines, identities, and backgrounds, the Union PDX festival selects contemporary dance-makers and companies from ANY dance style, genre, or tradition. Strong submissions will demonstrate clarity to artistic vision, professional execution within your form, and a devotion to pushing artistic boundaries and advancing the craft of movement.

Questions related to the festival and application process, including becoming a festival partner, should be directed to: contact@pushfold.org.

Artist Compensation:
– US-based artists: performance stipend (between $600 – $1000), calculated from several factors including the size of the group, and travel distance.
– Non-local US-based artists: per diem will be provided for up to 4 artists for up to 5 days, in addition to the above stipend.
– International artists: housing and food will be provided up to an equivalent value of $1000.
– All artists: travel to/from venue and lodging within city for performances and respective masterclasses, and travel to/from Portland International Airport (PDX).
– Professional photographs and video of performance and masterclass instruction.

Artists are responsible for travel to/from Portland and any applicable visas, fees, and taxes associated with performing in the United States.

How to apply:
To apply, please visit the festival website and submit the online application: https://pushfold.org/unionpdx/apply

Please Note:
– Required materials for the application include a link to your full work sample video and a minimum of three (3) professional and hi-rez photos.

– Interested artists/groups may submit up to two (2) works. Works up to a maximum of 24 minutes are acceptable.

– Artists/groups must have a demonstrated 3+ years of professional choreographic experience.

** Please visit the website for eligibility information **

Costs for participants:
Free to apply | Individual expenses related to travel and stay in Portland if selected.

Contact details:
Questions related to the festival and application process, including becoming a festival partner, should be directed to: contact@pushfold.org.

https://www.pushfold.org | @push.fold | @unionpdx

For further information, please visit https://www.pushfold.org/unionpdx

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