The ArtStarts Showcase is a 3-day performing arts showcase and conference for arts programmers interested in booking performances for young audiences (April 1, 2, 3 2009). The Showcase takes place every spring at the Roundhouse Community Centre in downtown Vancouver.

Over three days, more than 40 artists and groups from across Canada, from a variety of disciplines and cultural traditions, perform sample presentations of their current touring shows. A question period follows each presentation, and delegates have opportunities to talk with artists informally at breaks and receptions.

This showcase is one of the most important events in arts programming for young audiences in Western Canada. Delegates include BC School District arts contacts, school representatives, and community arts programmers, all of whom book touring performers into schools and theatres in their communities.

Each delegate receives the print version of the ArtStarts Artists Directory, with detailed information about the performers and their shows and other useful information about ArtStarts.