House Concert Basics
Excerpts Courtesy of Rufus Smith
Performers love what they do and they also have to make a living at it. Typically, house concert guests contribute $20 each. If you have 30 guests, that's $600. All proceeds go to the performer(s). Hickory Arts makes no money on the deal. It's for the love of the music and the artists.
Why House Concerts
House concerts remind us that there's still something eclectic, original and genuine to look forward to. Music has become "this thing that goes on in the background." "Listening" is an almost forgotten element and crucial to any artist. Hickory Arts house concerts only differ by traditional definition because we make them available to the public; no personal invitation required. This allows any artist a broader opportunity to reach and connect to folks they otherwise may not by way of House Concert.
Hickory Arts isn't an event-driven studio. Session work is meant to prepare you for the world, not a recital. For those of you unfamiliar with our House Concert Series, our approach is simple. Recitals can often become a developing artist’s only motivation. Because we believe so much in autonomy, initiative, personal motivation and because so many events are monopolized and only serve to promote the organizer, we help and encourage you to book your very own event(s), i.e. house concert(s), showcasing you, your talent/skill as an artist and sole-proprietor of your work.
If you or any combo of you are interested in putting together a house concert, please let us know at info@hickoryarts.com and we'll get it in the pipeline and in coordination with your instructor(s). *Not exclusive to registered developing artists
