Kim Myers marks 37th ARTS Convention show and 30 years in talent development

Kim Myers and Applause International are celebrating the 37th ARTS Convention and more than three decades of helping performers connect with industry professionals in Louisville, Kentucky. The event’s people-first model has drawn talent from around the world and produced alumni who went on to careers in television, film, music and modeling. Why it matters: - The ARTS Convention has spent more than 30 years helping performers turn training and ambition into industry relationships, auditions and career opportunities. - The convention’s family-friendly reputation matters to parents, performers and professionals who want a safer, more supportive path into entertainment and fashion. - Applause International is also using the milestone to reinforce a broader mission of creative and entrepreneurial support through The Creative Collective, Inc. What happened: - Kim Myers and Applause International are celebrating the 37th show for The ARTS Convention in Louisville, Kentucky. - Myers is marking more than three decades of work in the performing arts, fashion and entertainment industries. - The ARTS Convention has connected thousands of actors, singers, dancers, models and other creatives with agents, managers, casting professionals, educators and industry leaders. - Myers has also scouted talent internationally, including time spent in several African countries and work alongside projects affiliated with Tyler Perry Studios. - Marie P. Anderson, an internationally recognized model scout and talent executive, praised the convention’s family-friendly environment and said Myers protects the performers and families who attend. The details: - The ARTS Convention has drawn participants from across the U.S. and internationally, including Sydney, Australia; New Zealand; Namibia; Kenya; South Africa; and North Pole, Alaska. - The event evaluates performers on more than talent. Professionalism, coachability, communication skills and character also factor into the experience. - Industry professionals attending the convention are looking for performers they can trust on set, on a runway, on stage or in other professional settings. - Alumni tied to The ARTS Convention include Abbie Cobb, Rome Flynn, JoJo Siwa, Charles Melton and CorBen Williams. - Myers said the question guiding her work has remained: “What is your dream, and how can we help make it happen?” - Myers described herself as “a glorified usher” helping talent get to the right opportunities. - Myers was once expected to enter ministry, but instead built her career in the performing arts and fashion industries. - Myers and Marlana Glaeser co-founded The Creative Collective, Inc. earlier this year as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit for creatives, artists, entrepreneurs and small business owners. - Myers’ parents were active in The ARTS community until their deaths, helping shape the organization’s family-centered culture. Between the lines: - The convention’s pitch is not just access; it is trust. That framing helps distinguish The ARTS Convention from talent showcases that focus mainly on performance alone. - Myers’ emphasis on joy and ubuntu points to a values-driven brand identity that centers community as much as career advancement. - The event’s long alumni list and international reach suggest The ARTS Convention has built credibility through repeat outcomes, not just marketing. What’s next: - Applause International is expected to keep using The ARTS Convention as a pipeline for new performers and creative professionals. - Myers’ work with The Creative Collective, Inc. adds a nonprofit layer that could expand support beyond convention attendees. - The organization is directing readers to its social media channels for updates, including Kim Myers on LinkedIn , Applause International on Instagram , ARTSDreamTeam on Facebook , Applause International on YouTube and Applause International on TikTok . The bottom line: - After 37 shows and 30-plus years, Kim Myers is still selling the same idea: talent development works best when opportunity, confidence and community move together.