Does your event need an artistic home?
Become a Community Producer! Partner with ArtSpace for your recurring programming, spanning 4 to 12+ weeks. Get a subsidized rental rate, technical support, and marketing. 4 hour package = $170
The Community Producers residency is intended for Staten Island-based artists and organizations who seek not just a rental program but a partnership. Through this program, local artists, collectives, and organizations can apply for residencies through which our gallery, ArtSpace, is made available at an affordable rental rate and with varying levels of technical and marketing support from our staff. Residencies may last from 4 to 12 weeks or longer.
Questions? Contact Deputy Director & Grants Administrator Gena Mimozo.
Eligibility +
Producers must be Staten Island residents and at least 18 years old.
Proposed programs must be a series of events (Quarterly, Monthly, Bi-Monthly, Weekly).
Unfortunately we are unable to support one time only events.
SI Arts reserves the right of refusal if proposed programming conflicts with current programs or events.
Partnership Information +
Community Producers are required to pay a fee to participate in the program. The fee is paid per event:
4 hour package = $170.00
5 hour package = $210.00
We highly encourage producers to consider charging a ticket fee. Producers keep all ticket income.
As part of the partnership Staten Island Arts will provide:
– Production Manager
– Full use of all SI Arts technical equipment (includes full PA system, projector, screen, chairs, etc.)
– Incorporation into SI Arts social media marketing
– Community Producer events will be incorporated into SI Arts website
– Use of SI Arts ticketing system for online ticket purchases
Community Producer will provide:
– Serial programming (producer maintains complete creative control)
– at least one production assistant to help with production needs during proposed events
Application Information +
The submission form can be found online:
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed quarterly by the Staten Island Arts programming team. Incomplete applications might not be reviewed. Quarterly deadlines are: November 1, February 1, May 1, August 1.
As part of the partnership Staten Island Arts will provide:
– Production Manager
– Full use of all SI Arts technical equipment (includes full PA system, projector, screen, chairs, etc.)
– Incorporation into SI Arts social media marketing
– Community Producer events will be incorporated into SI Arts website
– Use of SI Arts ticketing system for online ticket purchases
Community Producer will provide:
– Serial programming (producer maintains complete creative control)
– at least one production assistant to help with production needs during proposed events
Sleepy Droner Club +
Sleepy Droner Club is a monthly exhibition focusing on ambient/electronic music. Each performance is intended to engage observers with compelling soundscapes accompanied by projected visuals, creating a listening space unlike anything available anywhere else on Staten Island.
Ben James Presents… +
Ben James presents…is a monthly music event featuring live music, poetry, and videos that are meant to celebrate music like Jazz, the Blues, and more!
Past Community Producers +
Super Secret Show
A bi-monthly comedy show located on Staten Island hosted and produced by: Joon Chung, Manny Rondon, & Mike Bryk.
Follow them for info on upcoming shows:
Super Secret Show Facebook
Super Secret Show Instagram
Super Secret Show YouTube Channel
Divine Women
Divine Women, LLC was created to encourage and inspire women to love, support, encourage, elevate and empower each other in the pursuit and accomplishment of their unique talents and life purpose; and, in doing so, to set a loving example for men and children to do the same. To raise awareness about and to prevent acts of violence against women in our community and globally. To use art to spread awareness about women equality and empowerment and to reinforce positive messages about women. To teach and encourage the world to treasure and respect women.
Follow them:
Divine Women Facebook