There’s more time to get in on the Ethnic Arts Connection action. We’ve extended the registration deadline for presenters and artists to 5 p.m., Friday, March 5. Download registration forms here.

This FREE one-day gathering introduces Northwest performing and visual artists working in a variety of culturally specific traditions to presenters from around the region in a day of performances and networking, Wednesday, March 10 at Seattle Center’s Fisher Pavilion.

See 15-minute juried showcase performances by 22 performing arts groups, including flamenco fusion, Irish step dancing, hip-hop, Balkan song and dance and Tlingit storytelling. The event will also feature 15 emerging visual artists exhibiting painting, sculpture, photography and weaving.

Photo: Showcase performer at the 2008 Ethnic Arts Connection. Photo by Jennifer Stanton.