Ready to present in the PopUp?Great! First, please read through the pricing and FAQs below. At the bottom of the page click APPLY TO PRESENT/. If you would prefer to fill out the application in person you may do so by dropping into our public gallery hours Wednesday to Sunday from 2pm to 6pm, or by scheduling an appointment.
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PopUp FAQs
Q: WHAT EQUIPMENT DOES THE POPUP COME WITH?
A: We have extensive gallery wall space with an easy-to-use hanging system; three movable art walls; a variety of high top and low top tables with chairs and stools; sturdy, attractive folding chairs for extra seating; a PA with two wireless microphones; HDMI port and adaptor; screen and projector; and bluetooth wireless speakers throughout.
WHAT IS THE PROCESS TO BECOME A PRESENTER?
A: Great question! Please see below for a basic overview.
• First, you'll submit an application, available HERE/. You should apply as soon as you know your event date(s). All applications must be received at least eight weeks in advance of your event date(s).
• After receiving your application, we'll take a good look. We book on a first-come-first-serve basis. However, if your event doesn't seem right for the PopUp, we'll follow up with helpful feedback to that effect. If it seems like a match made in heaven, we'll send a confirmation email and move forward from there.
• Once you are booked, there will be a series of administrative action items, including but not limited to signing a venue agreement and scheduling one to two planning meetings with our team.
• Shortly after your event's conclusion, we'll provide a final accounting and settlement, while tying up any other loose ends.
Q: HOW DOES THE POPUP SUPPORT PRESENTERS?
A: Our staff consists of a Managing Director, Administrative Manager, Production and Operations Manager, and Communications Coordinator, all of whom help plan your event. On the day of your event, we provide a manager on duty and other staff as needed. We help promote your event on our social media channels, in our newsletter, on our events calendar, and through DISCOVER CENTRAL MASS/.
Q: ARE WE ABLE TO SELL CONCESSIONS?
A: Beer, wine, malt beverages and popcorn can be arranged for your patrons and managed by our concessions team. We retain all revenues.
Q: HOW ABOUT CATERING?
A: Caterers are welcome! Just let us know who you'd like to use, or ask us for a list of recommendations.
A: We have extensive gallery wall space with an easy-to-use hanging system; three movable art walls; a variety of high top and low top tables with chairs and stools; sturdy, attractive folding chairs for extra seating; a PA with two wireless microphones; HDMI port and adaptor; screen and projector; and bluetooth wireless speakers throughout.
WHAT IS THE PROCESS TO BECOME A PRESENTER?
A: Great question! Please see below for a basic overview.
• First, you'll submit an application, available HERE/. You should apply as soon as you know your event date(s). All applications must be received at least eight weeks in advance of your event date(s).
• After receiving your application, we'll take a good look. We book on a first-come-first-serve basis. However, if your event doesn't seem right for the PopUp, we'll follow up with helpful feedback to that effect. If it seems like a match made in heaven, we'll send a confirmation email and move forward from there.
• Once you are booked, there will be a series of administrative action items, including but not limited to signing a venue agreement and scheduling one to two planning meetings with our team.
• Shortly after your event's conclusion, we'll provide a final accounting and settlement, while tying up any other loose ends.
Q: HOW DOES THE POPUP SUPPORT PRESENTERS?
A: Our staff consists of a Managing Director, Administrative Manager, Production and Operations Manager, and Communications Coordinator, all of whom help plan your event. On the day of your event, we provide a manager on duty and other staff as needed. We help promote your event on our social media channels, in our newsletter, on our events calendar, and through DISCOVER CENTRAL MASS/.
Q: ARE WE ABLE TO SELL CONCESSIONS?
A: Beer, wine, malt beverages and popcorn can be arranged for your patrons and managed by our concessions team. We retain all revenues.
Q: HOW ABOUT CATERING?
A: Caterers are welcome! Just let us know who you'd like to use, or ask us for a list of recommendations.
PopUp Pricing
The PopUp is designed to be a cultural equity space. It is free to use whenever events are made free and open to the public. Fees may apply on a case-by-case basis, and can be found below.
Concessions Service. $160 for a four-hour minimum. Wine, beer, malt beverages, soft drinks, water and popcorn are available through our concessions service, which is managed by our team. JMAC retains all revenues.
Private Rental / Ticketed Event. If you wish to close the PopUp to the public or charge for entry, the rental fee is $50 / hour during load in and load out, and $175 / hour during the main event.
Vendor Table. $25 per table per day, to sell merchandise, books, small prints, etc.
Bar Relocation. $100 to move the bar from and restore it to its standard position.
On a case-by-case basis, we may assess fees associated with specific requests for your event, like security detail, or granting access to our dumpster for load-outs.
Concessions Service. $160 for a four-hour minimum. Wine, beer, malt beverages, soft drinks, water and popcorn are available through our concessions service, which is managed by our team. JMAC retains all revenues.
Private Rental / Ticketed Event. If you wish to close the PopUp to the public or charge for entry, the rental fee is $50 / hour during load in and load out, and $175 / hour during the main event.
Vendor Table. $25 per table per day, to sell merchandise, books, small prints, etc.
Bar Relocation. $100 to move the bar from and restore it to its standard position.
On a case-by-case basis, we may assess fees associated with specific requests for your event, like security detail, or granting access to our dumpster for load-outs.
Other PopUp Policies
It takes a community to maintain a community space. Thanks in advance for observing these policies and procedures!
Setup / Breakdown. The space will be clean when you arrive. JMAC staff will show you any materials you may need, like folding tables and chairs. However, setup and breakdown of the event is the responsibility of the presenter, including clean up.
Exhibits. Exhibit schedules are as follows: load in on Tuesday; public gallery hours Wednesday to Sunday from 2pm to 6pm; load out on Monday. Two weeks is the preferred length for an exhibit. The minimum length is one week. The maximum is three. All presenters are required to host an opening reception to promote their work.
Track Lighting. Only virtually weightless items may be hung from the track lighting, e.g. balloons, streamers.
Gallery Walls. Presenters cannot make holes in the walls, and the walls cannot be painted.
Fundraising. Keeping the PopUp free and open to the public requires philanthropic support. All presenters are required to either make an appeal to their guests to donate to the PopUp, or have our staff make the appeal directly.
Event cancellation. We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel events as needed. Failure to comply with JMAC policies may result in the cancellation of your event. If you need to cancel your event, you must inform us in writing at least one week prior. Failure to do so may result in the event not being rescheduled.
Setup / Breakdown. The space will be clean when you arrive. JMAC staff will show you any materials you may need, like folding tables and chairs. However, setup and breakdown of the event is the responsibility of the presenter, including clean up.
Exhibits. Exhibit schedules are as follows: load in on Tuesday; public gallery hours Wednesday to Sunday from 2pm to 6pm; load out on Monday. Two weeks is the preferred length for an exhibit. The minimum length is one week. The maximum is three. All presenters are required to host an opening reception to promote their work.
Track Lighting. Only virtually weightless items may be hung from the track lighting, e.g. balloons, streamers.
Gallery Walls. Presenters cannot make holes in the walls, and the walls cannot be painted.
Fundraising. Keeping the PopUp free and open to the public requires philanthropic support. All presenters are required to either make an appeal to their guests to donate to the PopUp, or have our staff make the appeal directly.
Event cancellation. We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel events as needed. Failure to comply with JMAC policies may result in the cancellation of your event. If you need to cancel your event, you must inform us in writing at least one week prior. Failure to do so may result in the event not being rescheduled.