PROGRAMS: HEREstay

One of our most vital services, the HEREstay Program supports 250 guest independent artists and groups—such as New Georges, Vampire Cowboys, and ViBe Theater Experience (an educational arts group for underserved urban teen girls)—and their audiences each season.

This creative curated rental program has allowed many upstart companies and emerging artists to realize their full artistic vision on a small budget. The program provides subsidized performance and rehearsal space, technical assistance, and administrative support, including a fully staffed box office. HEREstay artists can also access equipment that is not typically available in venues our size such as video projectors, wireless microphones, color scrollers—all for free or at subsidized rates. We accept applications from artists all over the world for the opportunity to show work.

How To Apply

HERE is currently accepting applications to our Spring Artist Lodge – this hybrid performance series offers bold artists space for up to one week for technical rehearsals and 4-5 performances. The Lodge will run from March 12-April 22 in our Dorothy B. Williams Theatre.

HERE provides space, equipment, box office services, and technical support. HERE will include the series on our website and in a weekly e-blast to our 16,000 subscribers.

Artists are responsible for production expenses, artist fees, marketing and any additional staff required for their show. Running time may not exceed 80 minutes.

Tickets are $15. The first 20 tickets go to HERE, followed by a 50% / 50% split of the box office between HERE and Artist.

Applications are due Monday, February 6. Artists will be notified by February 10.

Questions about the Series can be directed to programintern@here.org. 

> Spring Artist Lodge Application

Other HEREstay applications:

Before applying, please read our,
 HERESTAY INFORMATION PACKET

Then fill out our online application
HEREstay Application