Works & Process | Residencies

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RESIDENCIES
Works & Process is holding its first-ever open call for applications. NYC artists who create movement-based work are invited to apply for a residency to start a new project or continue developing an existing work in one of our week-long, out-of-town residencies.

The residency package includes industry-leading fees of $150 per artist/per day (up to $8,400 for a maximum of 8 participants), 24/7 studio access, on-site housing, a transportation stipend, and health insurance enrollment access. In partnership with 92NY Dance Education Lab, a dance pedagogy workshop for the artists can be included during the residency upon request. Each residency will culminate in an open rehearsal or showing for the local community. The projects will also be considered for Works & Process presentation in New York City.

The application is CLOSED as of Monday, April 14, 2025. Works & Process has received the maximum number of applications for 2025-26 residencies. We will award at least five residencies, which will take place between October 2025 - May 2026.

ARTIST ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATION GUIDELINES
RESIDENCY FAQ’S

Residencies are a cornerstone of our support for the creative process. Since 2018, Works & Process has aggregated resources to provide New York City artists with fully-funded out-of-town residencies. In Summer 2020, during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, Works & Process pioneered the bubble residency model, and this has grown into an expansive residency program with a network of 16 partner venues in Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Vermont. Works & Process residencies center artists and their specific needs, providing them with focused time and space that is critical to develop work. To date, Works & Process has produced 100+ residencies that have supported 700+ artists, incubating works that have been recognized with Bessie Awards, National Dance Project grants, and toured nationally and internationally with the U.S. State Department.

ARTIST ELIGIBILITY
- Company/Lead artist identifies as creating movement-based work, with a sustained artistic practice and history of at least three years of performing activity in the New York City metropolitan area.

- All participating artists must live in the five boroughs of New York City.

- All participating artists must be 18 years or older and a U.S. citizen or legal resident.

PRIORITIES
- Professional artists working in all dance styles and forms are invited to apply, especially those who represent broad perspectives, continue or re-invent traditions, and/or identify as community leaders and tradition bearers.

- Works & Process is interested in movement-based work that transcends the proscenium and invites audience participation. We encourage projects based in street, club, cultural, or social dance styles, along with other forms that come from the circle/cipher.

Application Bonus
Works & Process is aware that time and effort is devoted to the application process, and in recognition of this, we are pleased to offer every applicant 2 complimentary tickets to a Works & Process event in Fall 2025. Applicants will be notified about how to request these complimentary tickets after the submission deadline has closed.

Review Process
Applications will be reviewed by Works & Process staff, professionals and artists in the field, and representatives from our partner residency venues.

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