APPLICATION: “Raw Materials” a Curated Showing of Performing Arts (2025-26)

“Raw Materials”: is a curated informal performance series showcasing solo to small/mid-sized groups in dance, theatre, music, spoken word/poetry, comedy, performance art, etc. Post show Q&A with audience. Proposed work length:  2-10 minutes (works-in-progress welcome).
(Tap dance and pointe dance may apply only if able to bring own portable floor.)

Performance Information: 
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 7:00PM
45-50 minute performance with Q&A

Calling all New York / New York City based artists/creators in any stage of their career/life. You are encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2026

Artist/Creator Guidelines: 

• Must be 18+ years old. 
• Must be an artist/creator resident of NYC area. 
• Seeking acoustic performers. No PA available beyond a portable Bluetooth speaker.
• Artists/Creators will have and retain the rights to their creative property. 
• Must be available for the designated tech day/time, performance and Q&A. 
• No nudity, violence, excessive profanity. (Audience may be comprised of families and people of all ages.)
• Artist/Creators must not show the same proposed work within a 2 month period / within a 5 mile radius.
• Tickets: Each Artist/Creator is suggested to reserve / donate 2 tickets prior to the show (tickets are a sliding scale donation of $10-$25, cash, Zelle or Venmo). **Ticket sales for this event help us to provide these low cost community performances while providing Artists/Creators with a space to share their work.** (Zelle: info@hereandnowyoga.com / Venmo: @hereandnowyoga / cash in person)

More Info: Call/Text 
516-880-3924
Email: Dina@hereandnowyoga.com

Notifications: Artists/Creators will be notified by email. 
Artists/Creators and their associated performers must be available (Saturday, May 2, 2026) for a same day technical rehearsal with a 2:15pm call time. 
Each group will receive 15 minutes to tech their work in the space. 
Raw Materials and raw studio space, low-no tech environment. 

Performance Location: 
Here and Now Yoga, Wellness & Arts Collective
22 Verbena Ave. 
Floral Park, NY 11001
Application Deadline: February 28, 2026