The program includes:

• 150 hours of fully subsidized rehearsal space to be used in any of our studios from DEC-JUNE 5, 2027

• $1000 stipend

• Lighting Design

• Open rehearsal: two hours of studio rehearsal in the theater with our technical team and designers

• Trisk Mini Tech: two hours of technical rehearsal prior to the start of the production week with our technical team and designers

• Twenty hours of technical rehearsals during the production week of May 31, 2027

• On-site prop storage

• Dressing room lockout for the production week

• Video documentation of all performances

• Marketing meetings to discuss strategy and details

• Website and social media marketing

• Press releases and invitations to presenters, publications, and content creators

• Virtual and printed program

• A comprehensive digital packet, The Trisk Blueprint, consolidating marketing strategies, technical plans, and financial resources, as a tool for future productions and career growth

• Unlimited free access to the Trisk “Think Tank” workspace

• A three-evening performance series in our theater from JUNE 3-5, 2027. This series will feature the premiere of a newly developed work, crafted during the residency, presented as an evening-length performance.

• Box office management and ticketing support

• 50% of the Box Office Sales

The Artist-in-Residence program is designed to provide one NYC-based artist annually with the time, space, and resources needed to deepen their creative process and premiere a new evening-length work. The program supports projects already actively in development, offering sustained rehearsal access, production support, and a culminating public presentation. By reducing logistical barriers and providing an immersive environment for creation, the residency allows artists to focus on refining their work, taking creative risks, and advancing their artistic practice.

SUBMISSION DUE DATE:
JULY 7, 2026 11:59pm EST
NOTIFICATION DATE for all applicants:
END OF JULY 2026

The artist selected as the 2027 Artist-in-Residence will gain access to program resources within the following timeline, which is structured to provide continued support as the artist develops their work leading up to the performances.

AUGUST 2026
The selected artist is welcomed into the program! The artist will receive a contract with performance dates and scheduling details. Additionally, they will have access to guidance on funding and project planning resources to support their work.

The artist will attend the Trisk Meeting—a welcome session where they connect with the Trisk Team to discuss technical, design, marketing, and administrative aspects of the residency. This meeting provides an overview of the production timeline, key milestones, and available resources, ensuring a shared understanding and a strong start to the process.

SPRING 2027
Studio rehearsal residency from DECEMBER 2026-JUNE 5, 2027

The artist can book 150 fully subsidized rehearsal hours in any of the Trisk studios. During this time the artist will have regular meetings with the Trisk Team to discuss lighting, sound, and staging needs and marketing strategy to outline promotional support. Additionally, there will be a Trisk Mini Tech that provides the artist with an opportunity to explore the theater space and begin planning technical elements ahead of the production week.

PRODUCTION WEEK
Specific schedules and call times will be provided at a later date and included in the residency agreement.

Pre-production: May 25-27, 2027
Technical Rehearsals: June 1-5, 2027
Performances: June 3-5, 2027

The selected artist is responsible for ensuring the availability of their performers, collaborators, and creative team members for all required residency activities and performance dates.

POST-PERFORMANCE
The artist receives compensation, video documentation and access to continued performance ticket discounts and community resources at Trisk.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY, ARTISTS SHOULD BE…

• Eligible projects must be actively in development, in the final stages of the creative process, and intended to premiere at Trisk through this residency. 

• Projects should be at a stage where the residency can support the continued evolution and completion of the work. 

• Projects may not be remounts or reconstructions of previously premiered works. Excerpts, studies, works-in-process, and shorter developmental versions of a project are eligible, provided the proposed work is continuing to evolve toward a new premiere through the residency.

• Living in NYC within the five boroughs during the time of the application and the performances.

• Actively participating in the field of dance and movement-based forms.

• Individual artists, companies, collaborative projects, or collectives are welcome to apply as a single applicant.

• Living in NYC within the five boroughs during the time of the application and the performances.

• Actively participating in the field of dance and movement-based forms.

• Individual artists, companies, collaborative projects, or collectives are welcome to apply as a single applicant.

ARTISTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE IF THEY...

• are currently participating in any full-time programs that grant degrees in any field during the residency period. 

• have been presented by Trisk within the past five years (2021–2025) or are scheduled to be presented in the upcoming two years (2026–2027) are not eligible. This restriction does NOT apply to artists featured in guest-curated presentations or artists who participated in the Split Bill program 2025 or EARLIER.

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants and any essential collaborators should be available to participate in the studio residency between December 2026 and June 2027.

Applicants must be available for all activities taking place during the dates listed below. Specific schedules and call times will be provided at a later date and included in the residency agreement. Participation in the residency requires availability for all activities taking place during these dates.

Pre-production: May 25-27, 2027
Technical Rehearsals: June 1-5, 2027
Performances: June 3-5, 2027

The selected artist is responsible for ensuring the availability of their performers, collaborators, and creative team members for all required residency activities and performance dates.

PREMIERE REQUIREMENT

Projects proposed for this residency must culminate in the premiere of a new work. Applicants may share excerpts or works-in-process prior to the residency performances; however, the work may not have been previously presented in its intended form or substantial entirety. Proposed projects should be developed with the intention of premiering at Triskelion Arts.

RESIDENCY PARAMETERS

This residency provides access to studio space and in-house resources to support the development of new work. Applicants should consider how their project aligns with the structure of the residency and the requirements of our facilities. Please note that all residency activities must comply with Triskelion Arts’ studio policies and guidelines, and certain materials, technical elements, or activities may not be permitted within the studios or venue. 

Please note that residency studio hours are intended to support the development of the proposed project. Residency hours may not be used for activities that are open to the public, generate revenue, or are unrelated to the creation of the proposed work.

Both the studio and performance components of the residency operate within the resources, staffing, schedule, and technical capabilities of the program. Triskelion Arts will work collaboratively with the selected artist to determine how best to support and realize their project within these parameters.

We are committed to a transparent and inclusive selection process. Each year, artists can apply through an open application, which we promote broadly through our website, social media, email newsletters, word-of-mouth networks, and community partners to ensure wide and equitable access.

Applications are evaluated based on the strength and clarity of the proposed project, its readiness for an immersive development and production process, the extent to which the work is already actively in development, the feasibility of the project within the residency framework, and the potential for the residency to meaningfully advance the project toward its premiere.

Applications are reviewed by Triskelion Arts and a rotating peer panel, which makes the final selection. This structure ensures that decision-making is comprehensive, equitable, and grounded in multiple perspectives. By prioritizing access and inclusivity, we strengthen a pathway where artists can thrive and audiences can experience bold new work.