Performing Arts

The 2025 open call is now closed. Check back in later this year for details about the 2026 application process. Sign up for our email list here to be the first to hear about future open calls.

Are you a musician or are you representing a band? Do you have a dance or theater group? If you want to be on stage at the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, you are in the right place. The open call for applications will close after 300 submissions or by February 27, 2025.

To further performance opportunities for local and regional artists, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust extends an invitation to musicians, dancers, actors, literary and performance artists to submit original work and proposals for stages and spaces throughout the Festival.

An emphasis in the selection process will be placed on artists and performers who have never performed before at the festival. Additionally, brand new work and Pittsburgh premieres will be taken into consideration.

Please note:

• Performances should be appropriate for all ages.
• Accepted artists will be compensated ($250 or commensurate with experience and audience draw)
• Artist submissions will be kept on file one year for future consideration of other Trust programs.
• Applicants will be notified of status in April of 2025.

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