
Frequently Asked Questions
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When is JP Porchfest?
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August 19, 2023 from roughly 12-6 pm.
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When can I sign up?
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Signups are closed for 2023. Stay tuned for Porchfest 2024 updates!
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Will artists be paid this year?
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Artists who sign up to perform will not be paid this year. We piloted a stipend payment format for artists in 2021 and are still looking into a model that will allow us to pay artists a fair wage and find enough sponsorship that we can sustainably pay every artist who signs up.
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Do I need to live in JP to perform?
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No! We will match you to a porch in Jamaica Plain.
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What if I want to perform on a specific porch/want a specific performer on my porch?
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There will be a place on your signup form to indicate if you have any preferences for where you perform or who will perform on your porch.
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I want to contribute financially as an individual or as an organizational sponsor, what should I do?
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Send us an email at jpporchfest@dunamisboston.org and we will send you our sponsorship package for 2023!
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Why are there no performances scheduled from 3-4 pm during the festival?
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Starting in 2022 we implemented an initiative called Community Hour. From the hours of 3-4 pm, all performances shut down except for at our 3 main stages. At each main stage we will feature a different participatory art experience ranging from dance classes, visual art, circle singing, and more! Stay tuned to find out what this year's Community Hour activities will be!
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Do I need to send in footage to be considered to perform at Porchfest?
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No! Everyone who signs up for JP Porchfest will have a chance to perform.
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You haven't answered my question!
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Sorry about that! Email us at jpporchfest@dunamisboston.org and we will get back to you asap with an answer.
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