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SYT! 2024 - Annapolis

-We started SYT! in 2017 as an annual event in Annapolis, MD. This year we're progressing to other events & activities, but will still host the annual main event. It will be held on July 13 (6p-10p) and feature a broad range of artists/vendors. There will also be the accompanying Video Submissions clip, compling edits from Speakers all over the world.
More details & tickets here.

VENUE INFO

Venue Walk Through

SYT Annapolis

-SYT! 2024 will again be hosted at ArtFarm Studios, which is an art gallery, performance space, & instructional studio

-It's located in the 111 Chinquapin Round Rd. office buiding, next to Third Eye Comics in Annapolis' Design District

-The new vendor space (www.andcreativestudio.com) is located within ArtFarm, down the hall from the performance space.

-There's plenty of free parking in the lot & side streets (restricted areas are well marked)

SPEAKERS/VENDORS

LIVE PERFORMERS
-We have a broad sense of "Speak" to include various types of expression (e.g., song, poetry, comedy, dance, etc.)

-SIGN UP: The performances start at 7:40pm & go until 10pm. Click here to reserve a spot on Sign Up Genius. Feels free to take any slot, but we’re trying to cluster the heavier/somber and the lighter performances together (for thematic purposes). Sign up before 5/20 & get your ticket for ½ price.

-TIMEFRAME: Please try to stick to the 5min timeline. We’ll have a timer on stage to help you track time. Part of what we like about SYT is having a lot of different performances in short, digestible sets. The hope is that this will appetize attendees to check out more of your material.

- PROMOTION: Please spread the word & let all your followers know you're volunteering your time & talent to be part of a great cause. Let us know any particular way you’d like us to promote you.

VENDORS
-TIMELINE: Load in starting at 5pm. Event starts at 6pm, with only the Vendor area being open until 7pm. We’ll open the performance space at 7p, which is right down the hall. We will have the performers starting around 7:30, with the video feed being shown in the Vendor space. Vendor space closes at 9pm. You’re welcome to come back & forth between Vendor & Performance spaces.

- FEES/DONATIONS: We have a $50 vendor fee, which you can pay however is easiest. You're welcome to donate any earnings to SYT/NAMI, but not obligated. We can make a sign if you do wanna donate. You can pay that split however is easiest. We will give you the non-profit docs for your tax purposes.

SUPPLIES: We have some tables, so let me know ASAP if you need one or are providing your own.

PROMOTION: Please spread the word & let all your followers know you're volunteering your time & talent to be part of a great cause. Let us know any particular way you’d like us to promote you.

VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
TIMELINE: Please submit videos by 7/1/2024

-CONTENT: Keep it to 5-10 minutes. Sound & video don’t have to be great quality. We have a great editor who can help clean it up. You can see prior year’s video submissions to get an idea of what others do.

-SUBMITTING CLIP: However you want to send is fine. We can do Google drive, Dropbox, DMs on Instagram, etc.

-PROMOTION: Please spread the word & let all your followers know you're volunteering your time & talent to be part of a great cause. Let us know any particular way you’d like us to promote you.

SYT - Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH EVENT

-We started SYT! in 2017 as an annual event in Annapolis, MD. This year we're hosting a Pittsburgh event as well! It will be held on July 20th (7p-10p) in collaboration with Good Enough Comedy. The event will feature the acclaimed comedian Ben Roy, with a variety of other "Speakers" opening for him. We'll have art & mental health vendors as well.
More details & tickets...

VENUE INFO

-SYT! Pittsburgh will be hosted at Bryant Street Barber Shop, which also functions as a great alternative comedy room.

-It's located at 5901 Bryant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

-Parking is ample with the venue lot & street parking

-The venue is handicap accessible

-The show has BYOB policy, but we ask that you show discretion out of respect for guests in recovery.

SPEAKERS/VENDORS

LIVE PERFORMERS
-We have a broad sense of "Speak" to include various types of expression (e.g., song, poetry, comedy, dance, etc.)

-SIGN UP: Contact us to get on the list. We may have some open mic slots to take as well.

-TIMEFRAME: Please try to stick to the 5min timeline. We’ll have a timer on stage to help you track time. Part of what we like about SYT is having a lot of different performances in short, digestible sets. The hope is that this will appetize attendees to check out more of your material.

- PROMOTION: Please spread the word & let all your followers know you're volunteering your time & talent to be part of a great cause. Let us know any particular way you’d like us to promote you.

VENDORS
-SETUP: We'll have space outside for 3 vendors.

- FEES/DONATIONS: We have a $50 vendor fee, which you can pay however is easiest. You're welcome to donate any earnings to SYT/NAMI, but not obligated. We can make a sign if you do wanna donate. You can pay that split however is easiest. We will give you the non-profit docs for your tax purposes.

SUPPLIES: We have some tables, so let me know ASAP if you need one or are providing your own.

PROMOTION: Please spread the word & let all your followers know you're volunteering your time & talent to be part of a great cause. Let us know any particular way you’d like us to promote you.

VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
TIMELINE: Please submit videos by 7/1/2024

-CONTENT: Keep it to 5-10 minutes. Sound & video don’t have to be great quality. We have a great editor who can help clean it up. You can see prior year’s video submissions to get an idea of what others do.

-SUBMITTING CLIP: However you want to send is fine. We can do Google drive, Dropbox, DMs on Instagram, etc.

-PROMOTION: Please spread the word & let all your followers know you're volunteering your time & talent to be part of a great cause. Let us know any particular way you’d like us to promote you.

"LISTENERS"

Attending SYT! is important as well, because we want the audience to feel connected to the "Speakers", get educated, and/or be inspired to take action. A few considerations for "Listeners":
-We'll stick with local & venue guidelines re: COVID protocols

-We'll live stream the event if you can't attend in person (w/ access to it on youtube.com going forward)

-We ask that Listeners keep an open mind & that one's "truth" may be different than your own

-SYT! can bring up strong emotions, so we'll have resources for support (online & at the venue) if needed

SYT Listeners

"Hi, How Are You?" Day

Hi How Are You Day

In 2023 Annapolis-based, multi-talented artist Skribe hosted the first "Hi, How Are You?" Day celebration in Maryland. The main event in held in Austin & celebrates the life & mental health advocacy of Daniel Johnston. Skribe brought together talented local artists at Cult Classic Brewing to perform Daniel's songs & talk about mental illness. In 2024, SYT! co-hosted this event, bringing in additional vendors & mental health resources. We're excited to continue being part of it for years to come.