How to find buskers and street musicians/artists/performers without stumbling over them
April 10, 2009 2:11 PM   Subscribe

I've set up a website showcasing NYC's street performers, among other things. It has just started, and I'm trying to tell artists about it. I've tried contacting MUNY and performers.net, with mixed results. Other than traveling Manhattan's streets with a business card, what other ways are there of getting in contact with the city's street artists?
posted by omnigut to Media & Arts (7 answers total)
 
Mod note: removed link - put it in your profile or projects if you want people to look at it.
posted by jessamyn (staff) at 2:12 PM on April 10, 2009


Response by poster: thanks jessamyn, I didn't know about the projects page
posted by omnigut at 2:15 PM on April 10, 2009


Every year the MTA holds auditions for subway performing locations. Last year's audition was May 1. Maybe you could flier the people waiting to audition.
posted by kimdog at 2:43 PM on April 10, 2009 [1 favorite]


Response by poster: Thanks Kimdog. Yeah, I'm going to their next one. I saw the info on the MUNY (Music Under New York) website. I thought I'd chat to someone there about it, and they haven't gotten back to me. I don't think they're taking me seriously. Does my dad work there?
posted by omnigut at 2:44 PM on April 10, 2009


Why not post your information on Craigslist NYC in their "Community" section under Musicians and have them pass the word. I know that your project covers more than just Musicians, but this might be a good start in getting the word out.
posted by blast at 2:56 PM on April 10, 2009 [1 favorite]


Response by poster: blast, great idea! Thanks!
posted by omnigut at 2:58 PM on April 10, 2009


This livejournal community is very active and may be able to help you: http://community.livejournal.com/newyorkers/
posted by blaneyphoto at 3:37 PM on April 10, 2009


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