Screening Society celebrates the new season of Art in the Twenty-First Century. Any organization or community group—whether a school, university, library, museum, senior center, or beyond—is welcome to host a free public screening of an hour-long curated block of films.
Schedule:
- “Between Worlds” from November 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.
- “Realms of the Real” from April 1 to August 31, 2026.
- “Human Nature” from July 1 to November 30, 2026.
Guidelines
- Screening events must be free to attend; have the intention to gather more than 5 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.
- The curated block of films provided by Art21 are the only films that can be screened as part of Screening Society.
- Hosts must submit a post-event summary—including photos, attendance numbers, and guest registration sheets—to Art21 following their event.
- Events must be registered 30 days prior.
- Events must take place within the window listed above.
Follow these four easy steps to become a Screening Society host:
- Step 1: Set a date and location for your event
- Step 3: Prepare for your Screening
- Share news, photos, videos, and audience feedback on social media.
- The name of your venue, location, and the date and time of your screening will be included on our Attend a Screening page.
- Download the film file, 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.