Now in its eighth year, Ars Nova’s annual celebration of All New Talent, a prime destination for an eclectic mix of brand-new shows featuring some of the most ingenious artists in New York City, has proven to be an important first step in the lifecycle and development of new works. Through its open-submission process, ANT Fest offers a wide range of early career artists a point of entry onto the Ars Nova stage as well as into the greater New York City arts community. This year’s call for submissions drew nearly 300 applicants.