Performing Artist in Residence

The theme for the 2024 residency is Natural Attraction, celebrating the plant-pollinator relationship through the lens of BBG’s vast and varied collections and the native insects to which they are inextricably linked.

One artist will be selected for a residency in 2024. During the residency, the artist will spend time creating work in and inspired by the Garden. They will host one or two public classes, seminars, or activities, then showcase their final work in September 2024.

Residency Support -

Access to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden library and archives and a curated package of research material on the Natural Attraction theme
Research meetings with gardeners and staff
Access to the Garden, including outside of public hours by arrangement
Access to BBG’s events and programs
A shared desk area and wifi
Artist stipend of $7,000, plus opportunity to request production and additional performer support

2024 Timeline -

Application accepted: January 15 to February 29
Selection: May 1
Residency: June 1 to September 30
Final Presentation: September 21 & 22

Requirements

Discipline: Artists interested in the live performance world including (but not limited to) choreographers, dancers, musicians, playwrights, and theater makers.

Artist must be a resident of New York City. This residency does not provide housing or transportation.

Artist must respect the plant life and abide by Garden rules. A residency contract will be executed.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an equal opportunity organization and encourages all eligible applicants to apply.