Seattle Center programs Student Showcases in order to provide entertainment as part of seasonal events, and to give public and private schools and youth performance groups the opportunity to share their artistic accomplishments with family, friends and the public.
Applications are accepted for the following:
Whirligig
Event Dates: Late March - Mid April
Application Submission period begins: January 1
Applications processed: January - February (or until full)
Permits mailed: Early March
Due to The Armory/Center House renovations and final preparations for the Next 50, Whirligig 2012 Student Showcases will not be scheduled. We hope you'll apply instead for the 50th Anniversary Celebration opportunity below.
Student Showcases Celebrate the Next 50
Event Dates: April 30 - May 5
Application Submission period begins: February 1
Applications processed: February - March (or until full)
Permits mailed: Early April
The Application Submission period for Student Showcases Celebrate the next 50 is now closed.
Winterfest
Event Dates: Last week of November - New Year's Eve
Application Submission period begins: September 1
Applications processed: September - October (or until full)
Permits mailed: Early November
Application Process
- The Student Showcase application (MS Word) can be downloaded from the link below. Applications must be typed (completed on a computer) and submitted as an MS WORD document (no PDF's or other formats will be accepted) by email only.
- Applications may only be submitted during the above listed application submission period for each event.
- Dates/times are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. No guarantees are made based on prior participation.
- If you are applying for more than one group (choir, band, orchestra, 2 bands, etc.), you must fill out one application for each group.
- Click here to view "Currently Available" performance dates/times. Please check to see if a desired date/time is open before filling out an application.
- A Stage Set-up Diagram must be submitted as soon as a performance date/time is offered.
- Visit the FAQs for performance procedures, conditions and answers to common questions.
- If you have any changes to your application (i.e. number of students performing, performance date/time, technical requirements etc.) or if your contact information has changed, please notify us ASAP at StudentShowcases@seattle.gov
- The Armory/Center House is a family friendly location that is open to the general public. Performances must be appropriate for all ages.
Student Showcases are for youth-based performances only. Groups that require compensation or that intend to charge an admission fee need to rent an appropriate facility. Please contact the Seattle Center Event Sales Department at scbooking@seattle.gov or 206-684-7202.
The Application Submission period for Student Showcases Celebrate the next 50 is now closed.
CLICK HERE to download a Student Showcases application.