MLA 2025 Conference Performer's Showcase
Attention performers and entertainers:
The Missouri Library Association will be hosting its Annual Conference October 8th-9th, 2025, in Chesterfield, MO. The Performer's Showcase Selection Committee is looking for performers to share their offerings for quality library programming appropriate for children, teens, and/or families at a reasonable cost to the host libraries.
All attendees of the MLA 2025 Conference will be invited to attend the Performer's Showcase scheduled for Wednesday, October 8th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Selected performers will be scheduled for a 10-minute demonstration slot between 9:00-11:40 a.m. on October 8th. Then, from 11:40 a.m.-12:00 p.m., attendees may visit performers’ tables to pick up information and ask questions. This is a great opportunity to present a short sneak preview of your program, distribute promotional materials, and speak with librarians from around Missouri.
Registration Types
Performance Time, Info Table, Directory Ad and Link - $130
Note: If you choose this registration type and you are not selected to perform, you may still attend at the "Table, Directory Ad, and Link" level with a $30 refund. If you are not selected and do not choose to attend at the aforementioned level, a full refund will be issued.
Info Table, Directory Ad and Link - $100
Directory Ad and Link - $60
Link only - $30
Please note the following details before applying:
- Due to time constraints and with the goal of providing a range of programming choices for our conference attendees, all applicants may not be scheduled to perform during the Showcase.
- Each performer chosen will be given ten minutes, including set up and take down time, to perform for the conference attendees.
- Performers will be provided with tables to display and distribute promotional materials.
- A print and online directory of performers will also be published. The print directory will be distributed to all conference attendees and the online directory will be available on the MLA website. The contents for both directories will be obtained from the information you provide in your Performer's Showcase application. Please be as complete and accurate as possible.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 9, 2025
ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION: August 16, 2025
FEE PAYMENT DEADLINE: August 23, 2025
You must complete your registration by August 9, 2025 to be considered for inclusion. Please note the following information regarding registration, invoices, and payment.
- This registration will become a contract only upon electronic submission of this form, acceptance of your registration by the committee, and subsequent payment in full of all fees.
- The selection committee will notify all performers of their acceptance status by August 16, 2025.
- Placement in the Showcase lineup will be considered secure only upon receipt of invoiced fees.
- Payment of fees will not be accepted after August 23, 2025.
Cancellations
Cancellations must be made in writing and sent via email to MLAc2c@molib.org prior to September 8, 2025. All cancellations are final.
We look forward to another great Performer Showcase this year!
If you have questions, please contact the Youth Services Community of Interest at: ysci@molib.org