BorderLight Fringe Festival 2026 - Call for Artists! Application Deadline: January 16, 2026 Applications are now open for the BorderLight Fringe Festival 2026, returning to Cleveland's Playhouse Square District July 8-11, 2026. The BorderLight Fringe showcases self-produced work by local, national, and international artists across all genres - theatre, movement, music, performance art, immersive experiences, and more. Participating artists receive 60% of ticket revenue for ticketed shows, or an artist stipend for free and site-specific performances. BorderLight provides venue, box office, marketing, and technical support to help artists focus on their work. Apply by January 16, 2026 Learn more and apply: https://www.borderlightcle.org/2026artist/