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Industry Access • Industry Education
Building Confidence

August 7-9, 2026  |  Columbus, Ohio

Ohio State University | TheFawcett Center

Limited to 100 Artists

There has been a gap in the middle.

Not everyone can travel to major markets.

Not everyone can wait for a one year national event.

The ARTS Spotlight brings REAL preparation to YOU.

AUDITION SIMULATION

• Professional panel environment
• Proper slate instruction
• Live performance opportunity
• Immediate redirect
• Adjust and perform again
• Constructive feedback you can apply
• Experience that removes fear

Training tracks

• Acting, Voice, Dance, and Performance pathways
• Technique refinement with working professionals
• Skill-building at your level
• Real-time coaching and adjustment
• Performance mindset development
• Clear standards. Clear expectations.

AGENT ACCESS

• National and Regional agents leading sessions
• Industry insight from active professionals
• Direct instruction
• Q&A access in an educational setting
• Honest guidance on readiness
• Meet-and-greet opportunities built into the schedule

DIGITAL READINESS

• Resume structure that aligns with today’s industry
• Headshot positioning by market
• Self-tape standards and framing
• What casting sees when they search your name
• Social media professionalism
• When a website supports you — and when it does not
• Preparation beyond talent

Tuition: $695
What you'll leave with!

The ARTS SPOTLIGHT is not just three days of training.
 

It is momentum.

 

 

When you leave Sunday, you will have:

• Clear understanding of where you stand
• Professional audition experience with redirect
• Actionable feedback you can immediately apply
• Greater confidence in your performance
• Stronger understanding of industry expectations
• Digital positioning clarity
• A defined next step — not confusion

Optional Add-On:

Professional Headshots

For artists who choose to participate, you may also leave with:

• Professional, market-aligned headshots
• Images suitable for submissions and casting platforms
• A stronger visual introduction to the industry

Advance Rate: $300
On-Site Rate: $350

Headshots are optional and not required to attend The ARTS Spotlight.
They are available for those ready to elevate their presentation.

*Headshots seen here are examples only.

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The ARTS Spotlight was built for artists who are ready to stop guessing. For families who want clarity. For performers who know there is more in them and want to build it the right way. This is three days of real preparation, real instruction, and real access — without the overwhelm of a massive convention and without the expense of traveling across the country. You will leave stronger, clearer, and more confident than when you arrived.

 

Enrollment is capped at 100 artists.

 

When it fills, it closes. If you are ready to take the next step with intention, this is it.

Have questions and still unsure?

Sign up to meet us for a free Q & A, March 31, 2026 at 7p.m 

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Please check which payment plan that fits your need:
Though headshots are completely optional, we want to be sure your toolbox is FULL when you leave The ARTS Spotlight! Choose what best fits:
Additional observer passes are $150 each and are intended solely for individuals under the age of 21. If the enrollee is under 18, one observer pass is included at no cost, and a second pass may be purchased for an additional parent or guardian. Choose:
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