the Hive building – 561 Windsor Street Suite 401a, Somerville

SomArt Space @ the Hive is a movement-centered space that nurtures professional performing artists to create new work.

Amenities/Space Description: 2,800 sf mostly open space with 3 support columns offset to the right. Dance floor/stage dimensions are 25’x43′ unobstructed. The space has 9′-12’ ceilings, natural light/windows along the far wall, elevator access, bathrooms and showers, sound system, lighting system, projection system, changing area, office, and guest seating. The building is directly over the bridge from the Union Square T stop (Green line). (2 hour) Parking is limited, but public transportation is readily available.

VISION
This space project supports artists with programming that supports the excellence of creation, education, and experimentation in creating new work in performance with a priority on dance and experimental performance.  

MISSION
To this end, this project’s foundation is built upon equity, diversity, and inclusion in its ethos, designing and incorporating a balance of best practices in developing frameworks and curation which aims to dissolve barriers of access while maintaining excellence in artistry and craft.

Interested in booking the space?
SomArt @ the Hive has multiple ways of booking the space:

One-time/irregular bookings – rehearsals, classes, and/or workshops
This is a good choice when your classes, rehearsals, and/or workshops do not repeat weekly for an entire season or year. You can book up to 60 days in advance and can utilize our booking system to schedule what you need as it is available. Limitations are based on availability after ongoing contracts are scheduled.

Ongoing Classes and Rehearsals
This is a good choice when you have a weekly class that will span for an entire season or year. You can hold your space up to 3 months before the start date. Generally, availability is Sun-Wed all day, Thurs-Sat daytime until 5 pm. No ongoing contracts for rehearsals or classes are available during performance/technical rehearsal days of Thursday, Friday, or Saturday evenings 5 pm onwards.

Seasonal Contracts Available:

September 1 – December 31 (application due June 1)

January 1 – April 30 (application due Oct 30)

May 1 – August 31 (application due April 1)

Performances/Informal Showings
You may submit your application for informal showings up to 1 year in advance and as close to the desired date as 2 weeks prior. Availability is Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. Other days are only available based on availability and 60 days’ notice or less.

RFP period: Rolling up to 1 year in advance.

Priority Policy for Specific Days/Times

Each block lists use in order of priority.

SomArt @ the Hive — Scheduling Priority Grid

	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
9–12	Class or Rehearsal seasonal or yearly contract 60 Day Class or Rehearsal	Class or Rehearsal seasonal or yearly contract 60 Day Class or Rehearsal	Class or Rehearsal seasonal or yearly contract 60 Day Class or Rehearsal	Class or Rehearsal seasonal or yearly contract 60 Day Class or Rehearsal	Class or Rehearsal seasonal or yearly contract 60 Day Class or Rehearsal	Class or Rehearsal seasonal or yearly contract 60 Day Class or Rehearsal	Class or Rehearsal seasonal or yearly contract 60 Day Class or Rehearsal
12–2	Rehearsal or Class seasonal or yearly contract 60 Day Class or Rehearsal	Rehearsal or Class seasonal or yearly contract 60 Day Class or Rehearsal	Rehearsal or Class seasonal or yearly contract 60 Day Class or Rehearsal	Rehearsal or Class seasonal or yearly contract 60 Day Class or Rehearsal	Rehearsal or Class seasonal or yearly contract 60 Day Class or Rehearsal	Rehearsal or Class seasonal or yearly contract 60 Day Class or Rehearsal	Rehearsal or Class seasonal or yearly contract 60 Day Class or Rehearsal
2–5	Class or Rehearsal seasonal or yearly contract 60 Day Class or Rehearsal	Class seasonal or yearly contract Rehearsal seasonal, or yearly contract 60 Day Class or Rehearsal	Class seasonal or yearly contract Rehearsal seasonal, or yearly contract 60 Day Class or Rehearsal	Class seasonal or yearly contract Rehearsal seasonal, or yearly contract 60 Day Class or Rehearsal	Class seasonal or yearly contract Rehearsal seasonal, or yearly contract 60 Day Class or Rehearsal	Class seasonal or yearly contract Rehearsal seasonal, or yearly contract Tech 60 Day Class or Rehearsal	Class seasonal or yearly contract Rehearsal seasonal, or yearly contract Tech 60 Day Class or Rehearsal
5–7	Rehearsal or Class seasonal or yearly contract 60 Day Class or Rehearsal	Class seasonal or yearly contract Rehearsal seasonal, or yearly contract 60 Day Class or Rehearsal	Rehearsal or Class seasonal or yearly contract 60 Day Class or Rehearsal	Class seasonal or yearly contract Rehearsal seasonal, or yearly contract 60 Day Class or Rehearsal	Tech/Performance term: no less than 60 days Workshop term: no less than 24 hours, no more than 60 days Rehearsal term: no less than 24 hours, no more than 60 days	Tech/Performance term: no less than 60 days, no more than 2 seasons Workshop term: no less than 24 hours, no more than 60 days Rehearsal term: no less than 24 hours, no more than 60 days	Performance term: no less than 60 days, no more than 2 seasons Workshop term: no less than 24 hours, no more than 60 days Rehearsal term: no less than 24 hours, no more than 60 days
7–9	Class seasonal or yearly contract Rehearsal seasonal, or yearly contract 60 Day Class or Rehearsal	Rehearsal or Class seasonal or yearly contract Rehearsal seasonal, or yearly contract 60 Day Class or Rehearsal	Class seasonal or yearly contract Rehearsal seasonal, or yearly contract 60 Day Class or Rehearsal	Rehearsal or Class seasonal or yearly contract Rehearsal seasonal, or yearly contract 60 Day Class or Rehearsal	Tech/Performance term: no less than 60 days Workshop term: no less than 24 hours, no more than 60 days Rehearsal term: no less than 24 hours, no more than 60 days	Tech/Performance term: no less than 60 days, no more than 2 seasons Workshop term: no less than 24 hours, no more than 60 days Rehearsal term: no less than 24 hours, no more than 60 days	Performance term: no less than 60 days, no more than 2 seasons Workshop term: no less than 24 hours, no more than 60 days Rehearsal term: no less than 24 hours, no more than 60 days

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