First Night Akron is coordinated by Downtown Akron Partnership, a non-profit organization. Performers are paid.

An independent selection panel will rate the proposals for artistic merit, appropriateness, originality, and availability of venues and funds. The schedule will be determined by the programming committee.

Applications will be reviewed in August and September.  Notification will begin September 18 and continue until all slots are filled, or October 20, whichever comes first.

Application Deadline: Friday, August 4, 2017 at 5 p.m.