NEW YORK CITY  •  ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

OPENCALL.NYC

GOOD ART NEEDS BACKING.

The people. The projects. The possibilities.

New York is full of people with something worth creating. Performers developing their next act. Artists making their most ambitious work. Producers turning an idea into an unforgettable night.

Behind the creativity are real needs: time, materials, travel, equipment, space, skilled collaborators—and people willing to help bring the work to life.

OpenCall.NYC is a curated home for artistic ambitions and productions seeking support. We bring the work, the story behind it, and the people responsible for making it happen into the same spotlight.

TWO WAYS TO BACK THE ART

PATRONAGE

SUPPORT THE ARTIST.

An artist’s next chapter can begin with one specific opportunity: a pageant, a recording, a costume, an education, a competition, a tour, or a new piece of original work.

Patronage invites individuals to explain what they are working toward, why it matters, and what support could make possible. You can explore their goals, get to know their work, and contribute through the artist’s approved direct support options.

Personal support does not automatically include advertising or promotional benefits. Each listing explains whether the artist is offering any acknowledgment or recognition.

EXPLORE PATRONAGE

SPONSORSHIP

SUPPORT THE PRODUCTION.

A performance, theatrical production, event or creative series needs more than a brilliant idea. It needs a budget, a team, a plan and partners who believe the work deserves an audience.

Production Sponsorships connect businesses with opportunities to support live entertainment and creative work in exchange for clearly stated promotional benefits. Explore the production, meet the people behind it, review the sponsorship opportunities and contact the responsible producer.

A sponsor might receive a featured story, website links, playbill recognition, agreed promotional placement or an onstage acknowledgment. The specifics belong to each production and its sponsorship agreement.

EXPLORE SPONSORSHIP

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

VAUDEVILLE.NYC — THE LIVING THEATER

One of the productions being developed through HKNY Entertainment is Vaudeville.NYC: a traveling variety competition with a changing bill, changing venue and changing theme. An original stage for performers of any artistic discipline.

Its inaugural bill is in development. Casting, funding and venue details will be shared when confirmed—not before.

DISCOVER VAUDEVILLE.NYC

EVERY OPPORTUNITY HAS A STORY

We believe the reason behind a work deserves as much attention as the work itself. What is someone trying to create? Why now? What would meaningful support accomplish? Who is responsible for the next step?

OpenCall listings are built to answer those questions. Each approved opportunity identifies the artist or producer, its purpose, the requested support and the path to connect. We aim for substance over empty exposure promises.

HOW IT WORKS

DISCOVER

Browse curated Patronage and Sponsorship opportunities from New York-connected artists and producers.

CONNECT

Learn about the people and plans behind the work. Review what support involves, then contact the named artist or producer through the listing.

BACK THE WORK

Choose a project you believe in and support it through the stated direct contribution or commercial sponsorship process. The responsible artist or producer manages the work and any promised benefits.

THE CALL IS OPEN

Have something you're working toward? Tell us about it. OpenCall reviews submissions, may request clarification, and publishes selected opportunities with the applicant’s approval. Applying is free; publication and funding are not guaranteed.

For individual artists

Share a specific creative endeavor, the goal behind it, the support you need and the story you want potential patrons to understand.

SUBMIT A PATRONAGE OPPORTUNITY

For producers and organizers

Tell us about the show, event or production you're building, what sponsorship would support and what participating businesses would receive.

SUBMIT A PRODUCTION SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY

OPEN CALL · NEW YORK CITY

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GOOD ART NEEDS BACKING.