Request for Proposals
Please note this is an application for ongoing rehearsals (weekly) either for a season or for 1 calendar year.
Rate: $17/hr
Yearly
1 Calendar year with September 1 through August 31
Yearly contracts would be weekly on the same day of the week/time and would not have gaps of use beyond holidays and weather emergencies as outlined by the City of Somerville.
Applications Due
Proposals are reviewed June 1 with notification June 15 for a start date of September 1 through August 31. Any yearly contracts started after September 1 will be prorated and will end August 31.
Seasonal
Fall/Winter Sept 1 through Dec 31
Winter/Spring Jan 1 through April 30
Spring/Summer May 1 through Aug 31
Proposals are rolling. Seasonal contracts will be reviewed typically the 1st of the month, three months prior to season contract start date. Notifications will be on the 15th of that month.
Seasonal Contracts Review
Fall/Winter proposals are reviewed June1 with notification June 15
Winter/Spring proposals are reviewed Oct 1 with notification Oct 15
Spring/Summer proposals are reviewed Feb 1 with notification Feb 15
Short-Term Bookings
Short-term, non-contract rehearsals are bookable up to 60 days in advance. This includes short series, workshops, rehearsals, and other types of bookings which don’t repeat weekly and span through a full season. These bookings do not require an application and can be booked directly through our booking system.
Contract Times Available
Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays
9am – 10pm
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
9am – 5pm
During the year/season, availability of these times/days fluctuate depending on existing contracts and term start/end dates. To see existing contracted bookings, please take a look at our publicly available calendar.
Please note, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings after 5pm are NOT available for contracts due to prioritization for performances those days/times. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings after 5pm are available for one-time bookings up to 60 days in advance via our regular booking process.
Please check the existing calendar to make sure the times and days requested can work for the schedule.
Important: Before submitting a proposal for a seasonal contract or a yearly contract beginning on a date other than September 1, please consult the calendar to verify availability for your requested day and time. If the calendar indicates no availability, that means the slot is not open.
A note on our contract structure:
SomArt’s scheduling policies are designed to balance artist needs with program sustainability. Clear, consistent contracts reduce administrative burden, increase transparency, and ensure equitable access — the same rules apply to everyone, every cycle.
We recognize this structure won’t fit every artist’s scheduling needs. Attempting to accommodate every exception would compromise the program’s viability. An exception for one is an unspoken policy for all.
If the contract model isn’t the right fit for your current practice, our booking system and SomArt @ Armory or book up to 60 days in advance may better serve your needs.