Using the NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts as our Model, we are looking to ramp up our Youtube Channel & content across our social platforms. We want to create a channel that Bozeman, MT & the surrounding states can watch to find new incredible local talent. For this to happen, here is what we need from you.
Guidelines:
* Record 2 songs using your smartphone in a location of your choosing.
* Songs must be 5 minutes or less each (total of 10 minutes of music/submission)
* Songs must be appropriate for all audiences.
SLAM reserves the right to refuse submissions that are deemed inappropriate, of poor quality, or otherwise fail to meet the standards of the SLAM brand.
Overview of a SLAM Board Member
SLAM's Mission Statement: To promote the arts and art education in the state in a manner that enriches and involves the community.
We strive to comprise a Board of involved individuals, from diverse backgrounds, with vision & commitment, who are willing to work cooperatively & effectively to contribute their talents & resources for the good of the organization. The SLAM Board is governed by bylaws established and approved by the Board. At anytime, through the guidance & vote of the Board, these bylaws can be amended and changed.
Please consider the following individual board member responsibilities when submitting your application:
• Attend meetings regularly and show commitment to all board activities
• Be well informed on issues and agenda items in advance of meetings
• Contribute skills, knowledge & experience when appropriate
• Listen carefully to fellow Board members
• Chair 1 or more ad-hoc committee
• Engage in Board activities, including fundraising
• Positively represent & promote SLAM within the community
• Avoid conflict of interest & always make decisions based on the best interest of SLAM
• Make an annual financial contribution to SLAMExpected meeting and festival attendance:
• Attend scheduled monthly Board meetings. (Approx. once a month throughout the year) Attending not less than 80% of the meetings without missing 2 consecutively.
• Direct, co-ordinate & attend all ad-hoc committee meetings you Chair or help with. These are separate from monthly Board meetings.
• Attend & participate in the planning of and follow-through of festivals, and fundraising/promotional events.
• In the event you can not attend a scheduled Board meeting, you must contact one of the Directors to inform them of your absence and e-mail them any developments, committee or otherwise, prior to the meeting so that it may be shared with the Board.
SUMMER SLAM FESTIVAL ARTIST CONTRACT
Contract Due: 06/26/2026, if you CANNOT make payment by this date please reach out to info@slamfestivals.org for assistance.
Location: Bogert Park, South Church Ave, Bozeman, MT Dates: August 8th & 9th, 2026 Hours: Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 10am-5pm ARTIST BOOTH REQUIREMENTS:
- You are responsible for providing all your own display elements, including a canopy style tent with sides that can be staked into the ground and covers your entire display. Stakes and/or weights are mandatory for all booths. Water lines will be clearly marked on the grass. PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF THESE MARKINGS AND DO NOT STAKE INTO MARKED LINES.
- Displays must be of a professional nature. (Items just placed on a tabletop is not considered a professional display.)
- This event will happen rain or shine, and, as this is summer in Montana, the weather can be unpredictable. SLAM is not responsible for acts of nature resulting in damage to booths or artwork.
- Electricity is NOT provided at this event. If your booth requires electricity, you are responsible for providing your own source of power. ONLY WHISPER QUIET GENERATORS are allowed in the park.
- Your entire display must fit into the boundaries of your allotted booth. If you cannot fit your work into the 10' x 10' space, you must request a 10' x 20' booth. Please be courteous to your neighbors, and refrain from putting displays, chairs, signs, etc. in front of your booth.
- Set up for this event will be Friday from 4pm-7pm, and Saturday morning from 7am-10am.
- Security is provided overnight on Friday and Saturday, but we encourage you to remove items of value from your booth when you leave at night.
- The show will open to the public promptly at 10am on Saturday and 10am on Sunday.
- All art must be created and represented by the artist. Limited reproductions are allowed. No Buy-Sell or Kit manufactured work is allowed at this festival.
- SLAM is not responsible for acts of nature resulting in damage to booths or artwork. SLAM assumes no responsibility or liability for lost or stolen items, personal injury during the show on the event premises or damage to personal property. SLAM strongly recommends you carry your own business insurance, and name SLAM as additionally insured during this event. The booth fee for the festival is non-refundable.
- If you commit to participating in the Summer SLAM event you may not participate, at the same time, in the Sweet Pea Festival, in the same year. SLAM and Sweet Pea have agreed to provide different offerings to their patrons, and have a non-compete regarding artists AND food artists.
- Please conduct yourself with professionalism and courtesy during the entire event. You must be present for the entire duration of the festival.
Failure to adhere to the provisions in this contract may result in your removal from the event, and affect your eligibility for future SLAM events.