Van Program:
Make.Shift is working to provide a vehicle powered by sustainable fuel, which will be used to transport performing artists throughout the northwest. The service, which will target underserved communities, will be provided free of charge to artists who have been selected through an application and interview process.
Practice Space:
Make.Shift will offer band and performing artist members the ability to use practice space at no cost. Each group will be allowed four two-hour practice slots per month, for the duration of their membership. Make.Shift will schedule 10 practice hours each day, serving up to 35 bands each year. Practice times will be assigned initially through a lottery. After receiving their slots, artists can trade practice time freely.
Duplexer:
Make.Shift is working to obtain a copy machine for creating promotional and educational materials used to preserve and promote independent northwestern music. Make.shift will assist supported artists, while promoting and facilitating the use of sustainable materials, such as soy-based inks and recycled paper.
Skillshares:
Make.Shift plans to organize educational events – called skillshares – for its members, supported artists and the communities that it serves. These event emphasize the preservation of local, independent music and art, and sustainable practices in the creation, dissemination and performance of that art.
Network:
Make.Shift is creating a database of contacts to be made available to members and supported artists. The contacts include performance venues, housing locations for artists and other resources necessary for artists to create and perform independent northwestern music and culture.