2026 OPEN CALL

Works & Process invites New York City-based dance artists and dance companies to apply for week-long, out-of-town residencies. Residencies will take place between October 2026 – May 2027 and may be used to start a new project or continue developing an existing work.

Works & Process supports creative process for companies of eight (or fewer) artists for seven-day residencies. Each artist receives an industry-leading fee of $175 per day ($1,225 per week). Residencies also include 24/7 studio access, on-site housing, a travel stipend, and health insurance enrollment access. Each residency culminates in an open rehearsal or showing for the local community. In addition, the project may potentially be presented by Works & Process in New York City.

Requirements

• Lead artist identifies as a choreographer/dancemaker, with a sustained artistic practice and history of at least five 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.
• All participating artists must be a US citizen or legal resident who can be paid for work.

Application Instructions

Applications will be accepted from March 24- April 21, 2026 at 5pm EST, or close earlier if the submission limit of up to 300 applications is reached. They will award up to 15 residencies, and all applicants will be notified by June 30, 2026.