Are you an emerging artist in one of the following genres: Music, Film/Video, Theatre/Dance, Visual Arts, Spoken Word/Poetry? Think you have what it takes and are ready to showcase what you've got? Ear to the Ground will be showcasing artists in the above genres at Exhibition Place, September 16-18 2005.

Deadline for submissions is fast approaching: June 1 2005. For more information on how you can participate please visit their website, http://www.eartothegroundfest.com for more information.

I checked it out and it's fairly self-explanatory. They are looking for emerging (not amateur) artists, so you must have already created a piece or collection. Submission entry fee is a non-refundable $20, but it's a small price to pay for the type of exposure budding artists rarely get. Best of luck!