About the Program
The purpose of the State Touring Program is to bring live performance to every corner of the state by the finest of Florida’s performing and visual artists.

The program has two components:

1. STP (Presenters) - This component supports live performances by Florida’s performing and visual artists by providing matching grants to non-profit organizations wishing to present companies listed on the State Touring Roster. Priority is given to underpopulated counties.  Applicants (presenters) may request fee support to represent artists featured in the State Touring Program Roster.

View Presenter Guidelines

Downlaod Presenter support Application. It can be can be completed on the computer and then printed. You will need one application for each artist or company you would like fee support for. Mail the complete form to:

Division of Cultural Affairs
R.A. Gray Building, 3rd Floor
500 South Bronough Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250

2. STP Roster - The State Touring Roster offers presenters a menu of peer-reviewed artists (solo and companies) from which to select bookings for their organizations.

Florida-based artists or organizations that have a touring program in place may apply for inclusion on this two-year roster. This includes dance companies, theatre companies, musicians and visual artists. Grants are not awarded directly to the individual or performing company. The deadline to apply for inclusion in the 2010-2012 State Touring Roster is August 24, 2009 (postmark). This application is not available through OASIS. Applicants must download the application, complete it and mail it to the Division.

View the State Touring Roster guidelines.

2010-2012 State Touring Roster application will be available June 20th.