Outer/Space
Creative Residencies for Artists

The Outer/Space Creative Residency provides artists with time and space to research and develop their process. Priority consideration is given to artists whose projects are in the earliest stages of development. Resident artists receive 100 hours of free rehearsal space during a six-month period at one of the participating studios, in addition to a $500 stipend. This program is focused on creative development and includes a critical feedback component. Throughout the residency, artists meet with an advisor whose role is to consult with residents on their creative goals and vision, and provide constructive criticism on new material generated during the residency.

The Outer/Space Creative Residency includes a professional development workshop series; topics covered include fundraising, marketing, and career development. Additionally, all of the resident artists will meet twice during the year for a special Dialogue series. The Dialogues provide artists with a platform to discuss their work in a safe and supportive environment, as well as exchange ideas and examine trends in the field together with group of peers.

A panel comprised of Dance Theater Workshop staff and representatives from the host studios select artists to participate in an Outer/Space Creative Residency. An applicant must be a current member of Dance Theater Workshop in order to be considered as a candidate for this program. Artists of diverse backgrounds who are working at all stages of their careers are encouraged to apply.

The 2008-09 Outer/Space Creative Residency host studios are: Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance, located in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx; Green Space, in Long Island City, Queens; Topaz Arts, in Woodside, Queens; and Union Street Dance, in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

The deadline to apply for a 2008-09 Outer/Space Creative Residency has passed. The deadline to apply for a 2009-10 Creative Residency is June 5, 2009; please check back in spring 2009 for application guidelines.