General Artist Event Form & Waiver

Personal Info

Name *

First

Last

Pronouns *

Email *

Phone/WhatsApp *

How are you affiliated with The Muse? *

Teacher, student, local to Hampton Roads, have attended an event or outreach program previously, recommendation, etc.

Event Info

Type of event *

Book Launch
Request to join an ongoing event series
Other

If you would like to do a solo reading + Q&A for an upcoming or recent publication, select the "Book Launch" option; if you would like to participate in an event series (such as Poets in Conversation), select the second option; if you would like to propose a different type of event, select "Other."

Do you have someone in mind whom you would like to introduce you and moderate the Q&A? If so, have you already contacted them about the event?

This can be one of your Muse teachers, someone familiar with your work, etc. Please include contact info, if possible. If you do not have anyone specific in mind, leave this question blank and we will select a Muse staff member or teacher we think would be a good fit.

Event proposal *

If you would like to do a joint reading, panel, or any other type of event, describe what you have in mind here, including names and contact info for other artists or participants.

Name of series and why you would like to participate *

If you would like to participate in one of our ongoing event series, please indicate which one and briefly list your qualifications and why you would like to join, as well as any other pertinent details. (For example, if you would like to participate in the Poets in Conversation series, please give the name of another poet whom you would like to invite and indicate whether or not you have already spoken to them about doing an event together.)

Preferred date of event *

Please enter your preferred date for your event. This can be a specific day or a more general time frame, i.e., "last weekend in February," "early September" or "prior to April 3rd." We do our best to honor requests for specific dates, but please note that if your chosen date is less than three weeks away it may be more difficult to accommodate.

Event Format *

Please note: For in person and hybrid events at The Muse, you will be required to provide: a means of selling your book (if you intend to do so) as well as any refreshments you would like to serve. If you would like to serve alcoholic beverages, please email susan@the-muse.org directly at least 4 WEEKS prior to your requested date.

If other, please specify.

Promotional Material

Brief 3rd Person Bio *

Please include your name, pronouns, and any other relevant information.

Book info *

Please include a brief description of your book along with links to purchase and any relevant articles or press.

Social Media Handles & Website Links

Add your info for your author site and/or any social media platforms you'd like to have tagged. We are @MuseWriters on Twitter and @themusewriterscenter on Instagram and Facebook -- be sure to tag us when posting about your event.

Other Partners?

Please provide any needed information about other partners involved in event: other artists, contact/marketing info for booksellers, publishers, vendors, etc.

Additional Notes

Any other comments, questions, concerns, opinions on pancakes vs. waffles?

Upload your headshot *

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 4 files.

Please provide up to four images for promotion.

Upload your headshot and book cover/art *

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Please provide up to four images for promotion.

Today's Date *