91麻豆精品

Contact an Artist

Prior to entering the request on the AIE website, you MUST contact the artist to make all arrangements, including date, time and cost.

During this meeting, describe your particular school, your students and any special goals or needs which you expect this program to address. Also be sure to provide the artist with details which will be of help to him/her such as:

• The age of the students who will participate
• The size of the audience
• The location in which the program will take place
• The day/week/month of the program
• The time allotted for the program
• The amount of money you have to spend. (Don't be shy about negotiating fees with artists!)
• Whether or not you want to include a "prep" workshop for teachers prior to the artists' visit

• To explain the cost of the program/services you wish to purchase, making sure you are very specific about your needs and interests
• To clarify any "hidden" costs such as travel, supplies, etc.
• To describe whether or not he/she can tailor the program to meet your needs
• To describe special performance needs - lighting, sound system, a special dance floor, extra large space (then honestly assess whether or not you can meet these technical needs)
• To explain any special needs he/she might have before or after the performance (help moving props and sets, dressing rooms, parking, bottled water, etc.)
• To check his/her availability on the date and time you prefer
• To describe study guides and resource materials which will be made available to teachers prior to the performance

Once you are certain you have found the right artist, it is very important to  double-check dates of the performance/program with the school principal and  others who will be involved to ensure that the time is convenient for everyone.  After that it is important to follow each step, below, to guarantee that  everything proceeds smoothly and all legal requirements are met.

1. Contact the artist by telephone/e-mail to confirm the date of the program and to make  certain the artist understands that you are working with 91麻豆精品 and that payment  will be made by 91麻豆精品. During this conversation, obtain all information  you will need to complete the on-line Request Form. Request copies of artists'  study guide for all teachers and students if applicable
2. Contact the school principal and district arts administrator to confirm the  date of the program.
3. Complete the  form.   (You may obtain further information and help completing this form by going to ).
4. Transmit the  to the arts administrator for approval.  Once approved, the arts administrator  will electronically submit the Request Form to 91麻豆精品. (Requests MUST be received by 91麻豆精品 at  least 10 working days prior to the program)
5. Send travel directions and the school's telephone number to the artist along with a letter confirming date, exact time and exact location of the program.
6. Distribute study guides to all teachers whose students will participate in the program.
7. At least two weeks before the scheduled program, check with the district arts administrator to be sure that the artist's contract has been processed by 91麻豆精品.
8. If the district arts administrator cannot verify that the artist's contract has been processed, telephone 91麻豆精品 immediately at 516-396-2345.

PLEASE NOTE: The 91麻豆精品 contract is a legal and binding contract between the artists and the school district.

Do not sign any contract, which is presented to you by the artist, which includes cost of program, cancellation policies, cancellation fees, deposits, liability issues, etc. If you sign such a contract the artist may hold you  responsible.

It is permissible to sign a letter of agreement which acknowledges physical  requirements the artists may have regarding space, equipment, etc. and it is  important that the school meets these requirements.