Mixed Bag is a variety show for first drafts. We provide artists working in a variety of mediums with a low-tech space and audiences to further develop their works. We hope this will be an opportunity to learn about your piece and discover the next steps in your process.
Application Closes: February 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Performance Date: March 23, 2026 from 4:30-9 PM, Performance at 7:30 PM
Location: Brick Aux (628 Metropolitan Ave)
What we are looking for:
An audience of fellow artists and creatives to share in your developmental process with the option for feedback from the audience if that is helpful for your process.
Marketing through the 46 Minutes Instagram and mailing list. If selected, we will ask for additional marketing materials from you/your team.
Brick Aux space capabilities (basic sound system, clip lights, projector, tables and chairs) (learn more here).
Box Office Split: Please note that tickets are donation-based, so we cannot guarantee a profit from this event. Once we have covered the space rental via donations, all additional ticket funds will be split evenly amongst the performers and the collective.
What You Bring:
Each artist may only submit one piece per Mixed Bag showing.
If you have any questions please reach out to us at 46mincollective@gmail.com
Application Closes: February 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Performance Date: March 23, 2026 from 4:30-9 PM, Performance at 7:30 PM
Location: Brick Aux (628 Metropolitan Ave)
What we are looking for:
- In-development work that has not yet premiered. One or two developmental readings or showings is okay, but we are looking for work in the earlier stages of development.
- Works in any medium: performance art, dance, theater, film, music, poetry, multi-media, interactive art, magic, mime, juggling, etc. (these can be excerpts of longer works).
- Artists who are looking to investigate or discover something about their work.
- Cast: Up to 10 performers
- Length: Up to 15 minutes
- A low-tech performance space at Brick Aux to share your work .
- One, 20-minute spacing rehearsal the hour before the show.
- A Stage Manager to assist with the run of show.
- Photos and video of your piece.
An audience of fellow artists and creatives to share in your developmental process with the option for feedback from the audience if that is helpful for your process.
Marketing through the 46 Minutes Instagram and mailing list. If selected, we will ask for additional marketing materials from you/your team.
Brick Aux space capabilities (basic sound system, clip lights, projector, tables and chairs) (learn more here).
Box Office Split: Please note that tickets are donation-based, so we cannot guarantee a profit from this event. Once we have covered the space rental via donations, all additional ticket funds will be split evenly amongst the performers and the collective.
What You Bring:
- Collaborators and creative team.
- Any desired props, costumes, lights, design elements, etc. beyond what exists in the Brick Aux space.
- An understanding of what you need to present your own work at whatever stage it's at in your process.
- An openness to the liminal space that is in-process work and a desire to discover what can be learned when presenting a rough draft.Please Note: The artist is responsible for all rehearsal process needs. We are unable to provide any rehearsal space or financial assistance at this time. This is designed to be an in-process showing, so we encourage you to come as you are with whatever you have created at this point in time.
Each artist may only submit one piece per Mixed Bag showing.
If you have any questions please reach out to us at 46mincollective@gmail.com
We at The 46 Minutes Collective are committed to making our programming accessible to all who wish to participate, so please do not hesitate to reach out to us at 46mincollective@gmail.com with any ways we can support you.