Artist Registration

The why and the how of registration with Hips for Hire

Hips for Hire includes board members with backgrounds in art, marketing, the healing professions, and other related fields. We conduct searches and open auditions by video or in person for various performing artists who wish to use their talents to change the world. We contact various organizations who have needs for performance artists for fundraisers, clinics and workshops, and traveling opportunities, and we will apply for grants to help subsidize larger projects.

In 2009, Hips For Hire conducted an open registration period for artists (Oct 2009 – March 2010). All artists requesting a simple free listing during that period of time will receive one years’ free listing into 2011. New artists registering after March 2010 will be offered premium service listings only, and an attractive landing page replete with contact information on how the artist can be hired. The low fee charged to create a simple landing page per artist will help support Hips For Hire, and a percentage of those fees will be donated to up to five charitable organizations. Some participating artists selected by our Board are registered free of charge.

Before moving to our premium service format, organizations wishing to hire these performers (both listed or not listed yet affiliated with Hipsforhire.com) will be notified of the rate of pay for performances. Additionally, we will apply for performing artist grants to help subsidize the costs. An administrative fee (5-12%) will be assessed to help offset the cost of running the website and marketing, as well as pay future contractors. We expect to grow and expand from a Seattle-based company to a regional one, with sister companies in each region and eventually sister projects around the world. The eventual goal is to turn Hips For Hire into a non-profit organization.

Hips for hire is a collaborative project composed of professionals and performance artists. By registering yourself or your group on the form below, you are embarking on a unique and innovative opportunity to use your art to make a difference. If you qualify, join us and show the greedy world how playground sharing is the new “smart and sexy” that works!

See more information about registration and hiring on our FAQ page.