WELCOME TO THE 12TH ANNUAL PORTFRINGE POP-UP!
Applications CLOSED (Deadline was October 31 2026)
Performance Date: Saturday January 23 2027
(Backup Date: Saturday January 30 2027)

let there be art!

In the beginning, there was nothing

For the 12th-annual PortFringe POP-UP, PortFringe FC (PFC) is taking the reins to bring artists of all kinds together for a community-generated, uncensored, and gloriously unpredictable performance inspired by the Genesis creation story.

As PortFringe turns its attention toward preparing for this upcoming summer’s festival, PFC is excited to carry this tradition forward in support of the festival and the independent, adventurous performance community we all believe in.

Whether your contribution is sacred, profane, strange, beautiful, hilarious, or something nobody saw coming, there’s room for you in the creation story.

APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED. Stay tuned for more information on the POP-UP performance!

What is POP-UP?

POP-UP brings together artists from across the performing arts for a one-of-a-kind, community-generated performance. In 2027, selected artists will be assigned a section of The Creation Story from the Book of Genesis and independently create a short performance piece. The scenes will come together for the first time in front of a live audience, creating an entirely new retelling of the source text.