New Hampshire Artist Roster
Introduction, Code Definitions & Artist Fees

• Code definitions
• Artist Fees

About the NH Artist Roster
Thousands of talented professional artists live in New Hampshire. These artists bring new ideas, skills, energy and enthusiasm to schools and communities. The New Hampshire Artist Roster provides information on literary, performing, traditional, media, and visual NH artists who have been juried for membership on one or more of these rosters: Arts in Education (AIE), Community Arts (CA), Touring (TA), and Traditional Arts (TRAD).

These artists live in all regions of the state and represent diverse disciplines and cultures. Roster Artists have been juried on the basis of the quality of their work, their record of professional achievement, and their skills and experience as educators.* Roster artist fees are eligible for partial funding through three State Arts Council programs: Arts in Education Program, Community Arts Program, and the Traditional Arts Program and Across Programs Mini Grants.

About Matchbook.org
Matchbook.org is an online resource that complements the NH Artist Roster with up-to-date information about all of New England’s performing artists and literary artist that publicly present , both those previously juried onto the NH Artist Roster, and newcomers.

Presenters of out of state artists are eligible for grants through the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA). NH artists listed on Matchbook.org should encourage their out of state presenters to apply for these grants as well. Administered by NEFA, the web site www.matchbook.org provides information on New England’s touring artists and presenting facilities. Any artist who has been juried for the NH Artist Roster will be identified with a special code on the Matchbook.org site.

NOTE TO ARTISTS: Touring applications for roster membership will no longer be accepted in our office, as we are working in partnership with NEFA to support this website/online artist directory. All performing artists and literary artists who regularly do readings are encouraged to register on matchbook.org.

How to Use the NH Artist Roster:
This online NH Artist Roster is a searchable database that may be sorted by artist, type of roster, or region. The Roster serves to:

• Present information on New Hampshire Artists in a clear and accessible format;
• Help artists communicate with one another and find national and local resources;
• Inform local presenter, schools, libraries, community organizations, municipal leaders, businesses and institutions of the wide variety of artists available for residencies, teacher training, workshops, community projects, master classes, lecture-demonstrations, and local arts in education programming;
• Identify community scholars/folklorists who assist in presentations on traditional arts and culture in New Hampshire;
• Increase employment opportunities for New Hampshire artists who specialize in public performances, community residencies, school residencies, master teaching workshops or classes, and curriculum development;
• Locate artistic talent for a variety of purposes.

We encourage you to take advantage of these wonderful resources as you design programs for your community. We welcome the opportunity to work with you and the artists in this Roster. Arts events contribute greatly to the lifestyle and economic well-bring that makes New Hampshire a vital and attractive place in which to live and work. We look forward to working with you to bring the magic of the arts to your schools and communities!

*Important Note to Presenters and Artists
Membership on the New Hampshire Artist Roster is earned through a review process that evaluates artistic quality and the artist's ability to communicate with the public. The State Arts Council does not conduct criminal background checks on the artists on its Roster. However, if the State Arts Council receives evidence that a Roster Member has been convicted of a crime (felony or misdemeanor) in New Hampshire or in another state, the State Arts Council reserves the right to withdraw the privilege of roster membership from that artist. The State Arts Council also reserves the right to suspend membership of an Artist Roster Member if that artist is under formal investigation for or is charged with a crime (felony or misdemeanor). Removal or suspension is not automatic; each case is reviewed individually.

Code Definitions

• AIE =Arts in Education artists who teach, lead and conduct "hands-on" arts workshops for students. They also offer a variety of presentations, performances, community workshops, and professional development opportunities to suit a variety of educational project designs and curricula.
• TA = Touring Artists offer performances and short-term programs to presenters and audiences. They also have the ability to educate audiences about their art form and frequently offer master classes, workshops or lecture demonstrations in addition to their performances.
• CA = Community Artists are often members of the AIE and TA Rosters. They are articulate and skilled in doing multi-day community-based residencies involving community members in participatory arts projects. Programs can be held in alternative sites within the community (e.g., libraries, nursing homes, town halls). An increasing number of community artists are also actively involved in downtown revitalization efforts, working with municipal leaders, Chambers of Commerce, and Main Street Programs.
• TRAD = Traditional Artists are available for presentations, demonstrations, performances, and workshops on various aspects of traditional arts and culture. These artists also appear in the Traditional Arts and Folklife Listing.

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Artist Fees

• AIE = Fees for individual artists or ensemble groups are directly negotiated with the artist or ensemble representative (generally range from $200-$400 per 6-hour residency day). Fees for additional services (i.e., provision of percussion instruments or specialized computer/video editing equipment) are negotiable on a project basis.
• CA = Fees generally range from $200 to $300 per residency day plus accommodations and mileage, if applicable. Public performances or exhibition fees are negotiated directly with the artists.
• TA = All fees are negotiated directly with the artist. Please note artist fees in this Roster and Matchbook.org.
• TRAD = All fees are negotiated directly with the artist. However, we recommend a payment of no less than $150 per day and appropriate compensation for travel and accommodations.

Artist travel fees are recommended at the current federal rate, which can be found at www.gsa.gov/mileage.

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Last updated: November 17, 2008