When is the Oregon Fringe Festival?

The 2024 Oregon Fringe Festival will take place from Wednesday, April 24 - Sunday, April 28.

How large is the Oregon Fringe Festival?

The Oregon Fringe Festival is fairly young. And, just like a young person, the festival is constantly growing, experiencing changes, and establishing its identity. What has remained consistent over the past few years, is the makeup of our artist roster. It’s a tight-knit community of local artists and students joined by professional artists, both nationally and internationally based.

2022 Statistics: In 2022, the Oregon Fringe Festival provided platforms for over 35 artists, 1 of which was internationally based, 6 of which were nationally based, 8 locally based, and 20 being students. Over the span of five days, viewers were given the opportunity to participate in over 60 different ways. While some performances had up to 50 - 80 viewers, others were more intimate with 15 - 30 viewers. The average attendance rate was 30 viewers, keeping in mind that the number of competing performances was lowered in an effort to increase audience sizes.

2023 Statistics: In 2023, the Oregon Fringe Festival provided platforms for over 40 artists, 9 of which were regionally based, 8 of which were locally based, and 25 being students. Over the span of five days, viewers were given the opportunity to participate in over 60 different ways. While some performances had up to 50 - 80 viewers, others were more intimate with 15 - 30 viewers. The average attendance rate was 35 viewers.

Where do artists present their work?

The nature of the contributing artists’ work typically determines the appropriate venue.

Live Festival: In the past, venues have included everything from large meeting rooms or the shores of a nearby lake, to industrial sculpting and painting studios, parks, street corners, and more. Each year, our list of venues experiences changes.

Online Festival: In the past, platforms have included Zoom and YouTube for performance-based work, and our website for non-performance based work.

When can artists apply?

The application for the 2024 Oregon Fringe Festival has closed. If you are interested in applying to the 2025 Festival, the application will go live next fall.

Who can apply?

ANYONE and EVERYONE! The Oregon Fringe Festival is a fantastic opportunity for artists to present their creative work to a diverse audience. We've hosted individuals from all different stages and walks of life, from first-time playwrights and poets, to seasoned, Grammy-award winners and professional actors. Whether it's music, visual art, digital art, performance art, film/video, theatre, movement and dance, and/or creative writing and spoken word, we’re always looking to expand and ANYTHING GOES!

The Oregon Fringe Festival is committed to providing a boundary-breaking platform for free expression that amplifies the voices of those who are all too unrepresented in the creative arts industry. A lens focusing on equity, diversity, and inclusion will filter our selection process for all applications that are submitted.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate. If you are a person with a disability who requires accommodation(s) in order to participate in this festival, then please contact Disability Resources at DSS@sou.edu in advance.

Who reviews applications?

Applications to present at the Oregon Fringe Festival are reviewed and selected by the Festival Director and a committee of Southern Oregon University Student Producers from the Theatre, Music, and Creative Arts (Visual Arts, Emerging Media & Digital Arts, Creative Writing) Departments to ensure that a diversity of work across disciplines aligns with the mission of the festival.