From Rural Roots to Collective Artistry When distance feels greater than access and rural roads stretch longer than community circles, artistry can begin to feel isolated from opportunity. In those moments, leaving home can help you rediscover what’s possible. For Princ X Switchblade, BurlyCon became that turning point. Below is Princ’s reflection on how one […]
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Artistry as Agency Begins with Access BurlyCon 2026 scholarship applications are officially open! At BurlyCon, we believe in Artistry as Agency: the idea that creative expression is power. When artists gain access to education, mentorship, and community, they don’t just improve their acts, they expand their voice, strengthen their leadership, and shape the future of
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There are seasons in an artist’s life when everything feels uncertain. Moments when the stage feels farther away. When inspiration runs quiet. When community feels fragile or difficult to access. In these moments, continuing becomes a choice, and not always an easy one. For Dahlia Foxx, 2025 was one of those seasons. Below is Dahlia’s
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Whether you’re attending your first BurlyCon or your fifteenth, make room for discovering new classes! You may feel excited. You may feel overwhelmed. Most likely, you’ll feel both. This year, BurlyCon offers three primary class formats: Standard Classes, BurlyLabs, and the new Master Ecdysiast Track (M.E.T.). Each format creates a different learning experience. When you
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Every year, BurlyCon produces a convention program that is more than a schedule. It’s a keepsake. Advertise with BurlyCon and place your brand inside a bold, tabloid-style program that travels everywhere our attendees go. Throughout the weekend, our printed program moves through classrooms, lounges, hotel hallways, vendor spaces, restaurants, and meetups. As a result, it
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Teaching at BurlyCon is more than leading a class. For fourteen years, BurlyCon has created space for artists to step forward—not only as performers, but also as teachers, mentors, and leaders in our field. And now, we’re thrilled to share that Presenter Applications are officially open. Teaching at BurlyCon means more than leading a class.
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Each class type supports a specific learning experience. Teaching at BurlyCon starts with two simple questions: what do you want to teach at BurlyCon? And how do you want your students to experience your work? Every idea can be taught in multiple ways. A lecture can become a workshop. A workshop can become a multi-part
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Now live: the BurlyCon Presenter Submission Guide. Submitting a class proposal is an act of generosity. It’s an invitation to share your knowledge, your process, and your perspective with artists who trust you with their learning. To support that exchange, BurlyCon created the Presenter Submission Guide as a companion to the annual convention Presenter Application.
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Helping People by Removing Barriers At BurlyCon, accessibility isn’t a checklist, it’s an ongoing practice. Each year, we look closely at how people move through the convention, where barriers show up, and what support makes it easier for more folks to fully participate. What does that look like in practice? Here, you’ll find an overview
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