Support Artists and Economic Access.
Become a Split Co-Producer.

Split is an intimate and ambitious 1-1 contemporary dance experience, and over an 8 week run we’ll perform it about 300 times. Split premiered to critical acclaim on September 9, 2021. Likely, you’ve already seen the show or will see it over the coming weeks.

Split is supported by 3 major grants, ticket sales, and individual donors (more on our budget below). In the non-profit concert dance world, it is always precarious to balance affordable ticket prices alongside artist compensation. We need your help.

This page is for folks interested in supporting our production for the remaining 4 weeks of its run. We’re looking for 20 households to join us as Split Co-Producers.

Split Co-Producers donate between $500 and $2,000, allowing us to keep the show economically accessible for all while continuing to compensate our team. This online campaign is in place of our annual in-person fundraiser, which we were unable to host because of the pandemic.

You can donate here. Gifts of any amount of greatly appreciated!

Below are details about the Split production budget as well as our governing mission and vision statements.

Mission
FACT/SF believes that civic life is made more vibrant by the cultural contributions of dance artists, and that a robust and healthy arts ecosystem enables all artists to create at their greatest potential. In service of these beliefs, we produce our own adventurous and composed contemporary dance performances for the public, employ and model ethical work practices, and design and offer programs that support dance artists in their work.

Vision
FACT/SF envisions a world where dance artists have the agency to make the work they want, with the people they want, and for the people they want. FACT/SF is seeding an ecosystem where:

• Dance artists have equitable access to the necessary and relevant resources, training, and community required to enter and remain in the field.

• Dance knowledge and resources are shared across communities, regions, generations, economies, and identities, working from a model of resource abundance.

• Gatekeepers listen to artists and prioritize their needs and interests.

• Performing arts events are accessible to all people, as are educational tools and resources for expanding one’s understanding and appreciation of the arts.

Split Production Budget - $75,300
(55% of FACT/SF’s 2021 annual operating operating budget is for Split)

• People

  • $55,134 in compensation to 28 artists, arts workers, and community members

  • 73% of total production budget

  • The director, dancers, and production manager are employees of FACT/SF and are all paid the same rate ($23/hour)

• Venue

  • $6,650 in rental costs for rehearsal and performance space at CounterPulse

  • 9% of total production budget

  • CounterPulse is a critical part of the Bay Area arts and culture ecosystem. By renting space at their venue, FACT/SF is directing funds to CounterPulse that in turn help them do their high-impact work throughout the rest of the performing arts community.

• Additional Production Costs

  • $13,516 in additional production costs

  • 18% of total production budget

  • Includes insurance, set materials, costumes, printing and framing of portraits, etc.

Split Income

• Grants - $51,000 (confirmed)

  • 68% of total production income

  • National Endowment for the Arts ($10,000)

  • San Francisco Arts Commission ($20,000)

  • Kenneth Rainin Foundation ($21,000)

• Ticket Sales - $9,300 (projected)

  • 12% of total production income

  • $31 average ticket price, 300 tickets

  • No one turned away for lack of funds

• Co-Producers - $15,000 (projected)

  • 20% of total production income

  • $4,600 raised as of October 17 (31% of goal)

  • Directly supports artist fees for Split and ticket subsidies for those who cannot afford a full price ticket

Please consider making a donation by following this link.