Call for Local Talent – 2026 NABS Festival & Conference Form

Call for Local Presenters

The Rhode Island Black Storytellers (RIBS) is proud to host the 2026 National Association of Black Storytellers (NABS) Festival and Conference in Providence, RI.
We are seeking local and regional talent from Rhode Island and Greater New England to help showcase the depth, artistry, and cultural traditions of our communities. This is an opportunity to be part of a national gathering rooted in storytelling, performance, history, and cultural expression.

Full Name *

First

Last

Mobile Number *

City

State

Email Address *

Yes I want to be a part of the local presentations :

Planning Committee
I Want to Present
Both

Type of Talent

Storyteller
Singer / Vocalist
Musician
Band / Ensemble
Dance Troupe
Dancer
Spoken Word / Poet
Re-enactor / Living Historian
Workshop Facilitator / Teaching Artist
MC / Host
Actor / Performer
Cultural Tradition Bearer (drumming, oral history, folklore, etc.)

Other Type of Talent: Please Describe

Please Upload a Headshot 300 DPI and Minimum: 1500 x 2000 pixels or higher *

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link needs? you

Short Bio (100–200 words) *

Brief Description of Your Proposed Offering *

Have you performed or presented before?

Yes
No

Where have you performed before?

Do you have a website?

Yes
No

What is the URL

Please list your social media platforms and handles and / or a link to a performance video (copy)

Are you local to

Rhode Island
Greater New England
Other

Do you have technical needs?

Yes
No

What are they?

Anything else that you would like us to know?

Contact Info

401-563-8998
info@ribsfest.org
393 Broad Street, Box 14, Providence, RI 02907

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