SALON
ARTIST SUBMISSION
GUEST ARTIST GUIDELINES
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM CASA DUSE
ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE
• Access to the venue from 11 am to 11 pm.
• Front of House Staff (Host, Usher, Concessions).
• Support on setting up and closing up the space.
• Refreshments for the performance.
• Support on planning your experience at Casa Duse.
PROMOTION
• A dedicated newsletter to our audience (over 1500 recipients).
• A slide in our monthly announcement page.
• A dedicated post the week of the show.
• An Eventbrite/Partiful page.
• Links in our Linktree, social media account bios, and website.
FINANCES
Artists can expect 60% of the revenue from the net income of ticket sales and donations from the event, after expenses are paid off (venue rental, staff, food & wine, lights, etc. – cost can vary between $625 - $1,125 depending on how elaborate the production, staff & audience size); also keep in mind that the venue is very intimate, with an audience capacity of 40 people approximately.
GUEST ARTIST REQUIREMENTS
PRE-PRODUCTION
• Fill out your application form completely (see below) and send it at least four weeks prior to the requested date(s).
• We welcome a direct & transparent communication with the Casa Duse Team.
• Keep in touch with your primary contact and be on the lookout for any questions from our team.
• Discuss or request any technical or logistic issues with the Casa Duse team at least one week in advance of your event.
PERFORMANCE
Taking care of the space is a communal responsibility.
• Keep the space organized and help with the housekeeping.
• Show up early, prepared, and excited.
• Leave the space better than you found it.
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO SUPPORT YOUR SHOW
PROMOTION
• Plan ahead and build up your audience.
• Send personal emails to friends, family members, associates, and call boards.
• You’re welcome to create a social media account and invite our account to collaborate; tag us in your posts!
• Provide additional promotional material to enhance our promotional contributions.
• Instagram stories
• Quotes from audiences
• Pictures
THE PERFORMANCE
• Mingle with the crowd, engage with your audience and nourish community building, show them the space!
• Encourage people to donate and sign up for our newsletter (follow as many as possible on social media).
• Bring your own support team depending on the size of your production (a prior discussion with the Casa Duse Staff will be needed).
• Take pictures at the event and share them with us.
APPLY TO OUR PROGRAMMING
Our event schedule is set for Thursdays and occasionally Fridays (depending on demand). Please check date availability before filling out the form below.