World Stage Design (WSD) is the first and only designer-based exhibition to showcase and celebrate performance design from individual designers. The fifth WSD exhibition will be held in Calgary, Canada from August 6th to 16th, 2022. We will be welcoming several hundred artists, designers, technicians, and architects from around the world who practice, study and create performing arts events. There will be performances, exhibitions, and speakers sharing and celebrating Stage Design for 11 days.
World Stage Design will take place at the University of Calgary.
Deadline for Applications:
July 5th, 2022
World Stage Design 2022 is offering engagement opportunities for delegates and student delegates who are passionate, enthusiastic, motivated, and have an interest in theatre and performance.
Please check with local authorities on visa wait times as they vary by country.
Call for Participants
Deadline for Applications:
July 15th 2022
The SCENOFEST Common Design Project is an initiative to bring design students around the world together to discuss their work with their peers and professional designers during Scenofest 2022.
Winners for the 11th Theatre Architecture Competition have been announced!
Multiple Scenofest Exhibitors have sent out calls for participants and panelists. Join in on the fun!
The Emerging and Professional Shortlists for the WSD 2022 Exhibition have been announced!
Registration for WSD 2022 and Scenofest is open!
Tickets to Áísínai’pi/Writing-on-Stone Excursion and Day Pass Registration are available now. Tickets to other events will go on sale on Tuesday, June 21st at 12:01 AM MDT (UTC -6).
We are not able to provide refunds; if travel becomes impossible due to Covid-19 or other circumstances, registrants will be granted full access to online activities.
All registration fees are subject to 5% Goods and Services Tax.
Accommodations can be viewed on the accommodations tab in the header. Meal plans will be available for purchase soon.
Commonly asked questions about the events.
Please note that the portal for the WSD 2022 Exhibition is now closed and we are no longer taking applications. Thank you for your interest.
Please use English for your WSD 2022 application. WSD 2022 is an international event and the juries are from different countries. English will be the communicating language in WSD 2022.
Please provide one of the following:
a. A copy of your Student ID card
b. Graduate diploma or certificate of Degree
c. Admission notice
Please provide one of the following:
a. A copy of your Student ID card
b. Admission notice
After you complete your application form and click “submit”, the page will lead you to a system where you will be able to pay the application fee by credit card. Please note that we only accept credit card payment through the system. Be sure to have a valid credit card at hand.
First, please check if your credit card is valid, then contact your bank. If you still can’t validate your payment via the system, please contact info_wsd2021@ucalgary.ca
Please note that the WSD 2022 Scenofest portal is now closed and we are no longer accepting applications. Thank you for your interest.
Scenofest events with limited seating capacity will be ticketed. Tickets for performances will be $15 CAD while workshop prices will vary depending on the cost of providing the workshop. There will be free events that may require tickets due to seating capacity. There will also be free events that are included with registration that do not require tickets. Ticket income will be used to cover the overall costs of the festival.
WSD is a platform for global theatre communities and we appreciate designers and performers who contribute their passion and energy to WSD 2022. Although we cannot provide financial support for air travel or other costs, we will provide access to group discounted accommodations and technical support during WSD 2022. We are also prepared to assist with letters of invitation for funding in your home country.
Please see our "Accommodations" page under the "Information" menu tab.
https://wsd2021.ca/accomodations/
Please see our "Registration Fees" page under the "Information" menu tab.
https://wsd2021.ca/fee-information/
Please see our "Schedule" page.
https://wsd2021.ca/https-wsd2021-ca-events/
Performance Design was formally referred to as Scenography. This category will look at designers who cross several disciplines such as lighting and set, set and costume, etc. Space Design refers to designs for performance spaces outside of what might be perceived as “standard” scenic/set designs.
If you do not see your work(s) fitting into the listed categories (Performance Design, Set Design, Space Design, Set Design, Lighting Design, Costume Design, Sound Design, Projection and Multimedia Design), you are welcome to submit your works to Alternative Design.
Alternative Design may include but is not limited to Ecoscenography and Sustainable Design, Indigenous Design, AR/VR/MR, Technical Design, Make-up Design, Puppetry Design, Theatre Architecture Design, etc.