Updated Sat, 05/23/2009 - 9:25pm
[If you have already been booked on one of the music stages, please read this update on performance logistics].
FAQS for Performance:
Who is the Performance Committee?
We're local performers just like you and are looking forward to showcasing the vast variety of performance talent in DC area. We are responsible for planning, booking, constructing and decorating of stages at this year's event.
We are also actively seeking volunteers for these activities. Want to help out? Please send us an email at perform@artomatic.org and we'll be in touch.
Where and when might I perform?
We have multiple stages within Artomatic and the event will be open for 28 days. Depending on availability, you may be able to perform more than once per registration/volunteer shift. You may contact persons responsible for each stage if you have questions. (And please tell us what it is you plan to do when you do get in touch. Thanks!)
What times are available for performance?
As we book performers, we put them on the following booking calendar: Artomatic Booking Calendar. Available slots for each stage are white. Gray means the stage is closed. Red means the event is open however sound reinforcement may not be available. Black means the event is closed.
Once you register, please consult the booking calendar and email your preferred dates and times to the contact above for your art form.
How long will my performance time be?
If you work in theatre, dance, fire, or poetry please work this out with the person responsible for your venue.
If you work in film, well, you know the answer to that.
If you work in music, we have some general guidelines from past years that seem to work.
- Singer-Songwriters: These performers have tended to perform ca. 25 minute sets on the singer-songwriter showcases on the Cabaret Stage. The extra five minutes allows a change of artists and thus works out to half-hour sets. The performer should be on the stage at the beginning of their slot.
- Bands: These performers have tended to perform ca. 50 minute sets on the music stages. The extra ten minutes allows a change of artists and thus works out to hour-long sets. The performer should be on the stage at the beginning of their slot.
- DJs and experimental multimedia: Performance times for these performers have varied widely from a few minutes to an afternoon or evening. If you fall into one of these categories, please ensure the person responsible for your stage is aware of your desires.
Does Artomatic allow performances that require greater time and resources than those listed above?
Yes! Artomatic allows "special" events. However, because they may require extra volunteers, security, housekeeping, access or bar needs, all special events must be approved in advance by the Steering Committee and/or Board of Directors before booking. Special events include those that
- take up more than one regular time slot on the calendar (such as an all-day poetry fest, multi-houred theme concert, etc.),
- events that are held while Artomatic is closed, or
- major events that may require multiple committees to coordinate and promote.
To begin the special event approval process, e-mail the Steering Committee at steering@artomatic.org. If you are unsure whether your event requires approval, contact the Steering Committee. Unapproved special events may be removed from the Artomatic schedule.
Where will fire performance take place?
Owing to fire regulations, all fire performance will take place outside the building. If you plan to work with fire, please contact fire@artomatic.org so we can ensure your needs are met.
Will I get paid?
No. Artomatic is an artist-run, artist-centered, ALL VOLUNTEER event. We believe the exposure you receive will be more than enough compensation.
Can I sell CDs?
Yes! In fact, we encourage this. We probably won't have anyone available to sell the CDs for you, however. You should consider bringing someone to handle CD sales for you.
What might I get out of Artomatic?
Artomatic is an event that will bring you in contact with artists in different media from all over the greater metropolitan area. This year's event will feature theater, dance, poetry, painting, photography, digital media, sculpture, music and film. Further, you will be exposed to the many tens of thousands of visitors who will attend the event.
Will Artomatic promote the event?
Yes. Artomatic will be promoted in multiple ways including signs in the nearest Metro station, maps and postcards distributed in area businesses and through artist mailings, and ads in area media. Please stay tuned for additional detail.
What is planned between now and the event?
Once the lineups for these nights begins to take shape, we would like to meet with all of the performers for a particular evening (perhaps at an open mic, a happy hour, or some other informal setting) so that everyone can get to know each other and we can discuss ideas about possible themes, collaborations, advertising, and other matters.
As you might imagine we are also going to build/decorate the venue. You say you have an itch to paint or use your power tools? We understand. We can help. Please send an email to perform@artomatic.org and we will let you know how you can get involved.
I need to know more!
Please send us an email to perform@artomatic.org. We have operators standing by.
