BOWERY POETRY - Show/Series Application
Bowery Poetry is pleased to announce an open call for programming at the Bowery Poetry. We are accepting proposals for acts, events, and series that showcase, connect, nourish, and celebrate a diverse array of artistic expression and creative thinking. Our space is elegant and intimate, perfect for readings, solo performance, small ensemble performance, panels, salons, group workshops, break-out brainstorms, site-specific interventions, mixers, cabarets, and more.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

- Strong producers and performers with a history of drawing their own crowds.
- Unlikely encounters that bring together different people, languages, disciplines, ideas, and media.
- Events that engage the public in a participatory or experiential manner.
- Socially-engaged work that promotes the power of arts and culture in creating a more just and thriving society.
- Epiphany, liveliness, whimsy, experimentation, and transformation.

ABOUT THE VENUE: The beautifully-renovated Bowery Poetry operates on Saturday afternoons, Sundays, Mondays. We have a small half-circle stage, a marble bar, and table seating for up to 85. Capacity in the space is 125. We provide floor staff, ticketing, bar, and tech for all shows. We share the venue with Duane Park, a restaurant and burlesque/jazz producer.

COSTS: We are a non-profit, and sustain the organization through a mix of booking fees and a percentage of ticket sales. Successful applicants will be offered a booking contract with rates adjusted according to the day, time, and type of event.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling.

Name *
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Email *
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Phone *
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City of Residence *
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Title of Proposed Event or Series *
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Frequency *
Event category *
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Please describe the proposed event/series. *
If you have any related press/links please include here. (Max. 300 words)
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Please provide a short bio of the organizer and/or lead performers/presenters. *
(Max. 150 words)
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When are you looking to book? *
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Preferred Showtimes? *
Please check all times you're interested in. Two-hour event slots include 90 minutes of performance time with 30 minutes of setup and breakdown.
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Have you produced this event or series before? *
How do you plan to publicize your event, and how many people do you expect to bring? *
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How do you plan to fund the event? *
(event expenses plus BA+S booking fee)
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How much does the audience pay? *
How much technical support does your event require? *
(e.g. a 4-piece band is "Heavy," a poetry reading is "Light")
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Have you ever been to Bowery Poetry?
(We strongly encourage you to see a show before booking one)
Anything else you'd like us to know?
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