The Democracy Cycle’s 2026 Open Call

The Democracy Cycle is the commissioning and development program at the Perelman Performing Arts Center or PAC NYC, which awards commissions through a national and international open call for proposals.

The Democracy Cycle is designed to support new live performance works that explore themes relating to the nature, practice, and experience of democracy, especially democracy as it is practiced in the United States. Each selected artist or group of collaborators will receive $60,000 USD in support, consisting of a $30,000 commission and another $30,000 towards each commissioned project’s development process.

This is a national and international open call for artists currently creating in theater, dance, music, opera, and multidisciplinary practices.

Requirements

Visit pacnyc.org/the-democracy-cycle for application and project requirements.

Application Instructions

Visit pacnyc.org/the-democracy-cycle for more information and to apply.