The Arkansas Arts Council is seeking performing and visual artists to be included in the 2012-2013 Arts on Tour roster. Deadline to apply is Nov. 4.

The roster provides a list of Arkansas’s finest solo and ensemble performers, individual visual artists and prepared art exhibitions available for touring within the state. Many of the roster artists will also provide workshops, master classes and open rehearsals.

An independent panel chooses new roster artists each year through an audition/interview process. Selection is based on the quality of the artists’ work and on a demonstrated ability to tour in Arkansas.

Selected new Arts on Tour artists are publicized to arts organizations, festival and event planners, schools, civic organizations and government entities. The Arts on Tour program reimburses 40 percent of the contract costs for nonprofit presenters who book artists listed on the roster.

The AOT Artist Application form is available at the Arkansas Arts Council website. A signed application form must be mailed to 1500 Tower Building, 323 Center St., Little Rock, AR 72201-2606, or hand delivered to the Arkansas Arts Council office by 4:30 p.m. Nov. 4.

For additional information contact Jess Anthony, grant programs manager, at (501) 324-9768.