Art21 encourages a wide variety of partners to host screenings, including: schools (K–12 and universities); libraries; museums; nonprofit organizations; galleries; alternative art/cultural spaces; community centers; and more. Visit the Screening Society FAQs for more about hosting a screening.

Guidelines

• Screening events must be free to attend; have the intention to gather more than 10 people to view a film; be universally accessible; and be advertised and open to the general public.
• Hosts must submit a post-event summary—including photos, attendance numbers, and guest registration sheets—to Art21 following their event.

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Follow these 4 easy steps to become a Screening Society host

Step 1: Select one episode to screen

• “Berlin,” featuring Nathalie Djurberg & Hans Berg, Olafur Eliasson, Hiwa K, and Susan Philipsz
• “Johannesburg,” featuring David Goldblatt, Nicholas Hlobo, Zanele Muholi, and Robin Rhode
• “San Francisco Bay Area,” featuring Creative Growth Art Center, Katy Grannan, Lynn Hershman Leeson, and Stephanie Syjuco

Step 2: Set a date and location for your event

• Screenings of “Berlin” and “Johannesburg” must take place between September 22 and February 15, 2019
• Screenings of “San Francisco Bay Area” must take place between September 29 and February 15, 2019
• Choose a screening location with sufficient seating and power outlets for your projector, screen, and sound system

Step 3: Register your screening with Art21

You must submit the date and location of your screening at the time of registration.

• Register by August 31 for September screenings.
• Register by September 15 for October screenings.
• Register by October 15 for November screenings.
• Register by November 15 for December screenings.
• Register by December 15 for January screenings.
• Register by January 15 for February screenings.

Step 4: Prepare for your screening

• Engage your audience! Use our Educators’ Guide, Screening Guide, and Episode Previews (all available September 4) to plan a post-screening discussion, or invite local artists to speak and answer questions.
• Use our Press Images and Logos to promote your event to your community; make a Facebook event, submit your event to local newspapers, radio stations, and blogs.
• Share news, photos, videos, and audience feedback on social media:
  • On Twitter: Use the hashtag #Art21Season9 and include a mention to @art21.
  • On Facebook: If you are creating a Facebook event or posting about your event, please tag the Art21 Facebook page.
  • On Instagram: Use #Art21Season9 and include a mention to @art21.
• The name of your venue, location, and the date and time of your screening will be included on our Find a Screening page.
• Print our guest registration sheet to set out at the entrance to your event.
• At least two weeks prior to your screening, you will receive an email with a link and password to download the Season 9 episode you selected. Preview the footage and test it on your projector and sound equipment.

After Your Screening

• Submit your photos, total number of attendees, guest registration sheet, and feedback or reviews to Art21 and we’ll share them with our online community.
• Use our follow up email template to send a thank you to your attendees.