Say “goodbye” to dusty postcards and forgotten flyers. Our distribution service guarantees quick and efficient delivery of your marketing materials all around the city.
Reach audiences throughout Chicagoland by utilizing our comprehensive Flyer Distribution Program, offered in partnership with Direction Tour Marketing!
Direction Tour Marketing will deliver your promotional materials—postcards, handbills, and brochures—to 60+ locations throughout the city. Your pieces will be front and center at local businesses (studios, museums, theaters, etc.) that support the performing arts in Chicago.
Distribution materials should be delivered to Direction Tour Marketing (2811 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL) on or before the designated due date each month. Space is limited to six companies per run, and reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis.
The dimension limit for printed marketing materials is 9.5″ x 6″, including brochures after folding. A total of 1,875 copies of your flyer/brochure are needed for full route coverage.
2026 Distribution Schedule
Below are the distribution timelines for the 2026 distribution opportunities:
February 2026
Distribution: 01/29 through 01/30
Artwork / Materials Due: 01/20
Participant Confirmation: 01/13
March 2026
Distribution: 02/26 through 02/27
Artwork / Materials Due: 02/17
Participant Confirmation: 02/10
April 2026
Distribution: 04/02 through 04/03
Artwork / Materials Due: 03/24
Participant Confirmation: 03/17
May 2026
Distribution: 04/30 through 05/01
Artwork / Materials Due: 04/21
Participant Confirmation: 04/14
June 2026
Distribution: 05/28 through 05/29
Artwork / Materials Due: 05/19
Participant Confirmation: 05/12
July 2026
Distribution: 07/02 through 07/03
Artwork / Materials Due: 06/23
Participant Confirmation: 06/16
August 2026
Distribution: 07/30 through 07/31
Artwork / Materials Due: 07/21
Participant Confirmation: 07/14
September 2026
Distribution: 09/03 through 09/04
Artwork / Materials Due: 08/26
Participant Confirmation: 08/19
October 2026
Distribution: 10/02 through 10/03
Artwork / Materials Due: 09/22
Participant Confirmation: 09/15
November 2026
Distribution: 10/29 through 10/30
Artwork / Materials Due: 10/20
Participant Confirmation: 10/13
Where will my materials be seen?
See Chicago Dance works collaboratively with Direction Tour Marketing to ensure that your materials are securely distributed to locations on Chicago’s North, South, and West Sides, as well as select locations in Evanston, IL.
With new locations being added each year, the SCD Flyer Distribution program is the most intentionally curated service of its kind devoted to sharing dance across Chicago!
NEW IN 2026: Seven new locations have been added to increase access for Chicagoans in the South and West Side neighborhoods!
Distribution Route
How much does distribution cost?
See Chicago Dance uses SCD Membership status and a tiered rate model, based on annual operating budget, to ensure equitable and accessible pricing for our promotional services. Please use the rates below to determine the rate you or your organization will pay for this service.
SCD Member Rates
- Individual Artists & Companies with annual budgets under $50,000: $175
- Annual Budgets $50,000-$500,000: $250
- Annual Budgets over $500,000: $300
Non-Member Rate
The cost of this service for all non-members, regardless of annual budget size, is $325.
How Do I Reserve My Spot?:
Complete the Reservation Form and conveniently submit your payment online to confirm your reservation.
If you would like to be invoiced for Distribution Service or have additional questions, please click here to contact SCD Marketing Manager, Solomon Bowser.
Cancellation
If a customer cancels services, a $50 cancellation fee will be assessed.
See Chicago Dance makes every effort to avoid canceling a distribution cycle. In the unlikely event that a distribution cycle must be canceled, all registered participants for the affected cycle will be notified and will receive a full refund or an account credit for future use.
