2026 ProgramingA cohort program designed for artists seeking an extensive support package and community engagement. In 2026, we will allocate 180 hours of free rehearsal space to 9 artists, alongside:
Artist support services (production, marketing, writing workshops, networking)
Monthly workshops and informal sharings
A final public presentation (June 21, 2026)
Opportunities for additional public sharings
A supportive community of peers
Discounted rehearsal space beyond the 180 free hours
Applications are straightforward, with questions published in advance, no word limits, and a process that includes both application review and interviews. All applicants, even those not accepted, receive individualized feedback to strengthen future submissions.
Offers reduced-rate rehearsal packages to 12 artists per month, with tiered pricing:
$8/hr for 26 hrs
$10/hr for 18 hrs
$12/hr for 10 hrs.
Applications are rolling, first-come-first-served, and designed for accessibility.
Additional Benefits:
Free 2-hour production consultation to support your project planning and execution
Material storage during your designated time slots
Snacks are available in the studio to keep you nourished while you work
Pedagogical Practice ProgramSupports artists who teach small group classes. In 2026, four artists will each host four workshops/classes per month, with guidance on planning, administration, and marketing.
The application will open in February 2026 for May-December 2026.
MOtiVE is proud to host an annual international exchange with Bergen Dansesenter (Norway), fostering long-term artistic dialogue, shared practice, and cross-cultural collaboration between independent movement-based artists.
The exchange supports artists through research-based residencies, studio access, and opportunities for informal sharing, allowing participants to deepen their practice while engaging with new artistic and cultural contexts. Each year, artists from Bergen and New York are welcomed into one another’s communities, creating space for experimentation, mutual learning, and sustained relationships beyond a single project or visit.
This ongoing partnership will continue in 2026, reaffirming our shared commitment to international exchange as a vital tool for artistic growth, solidarity, and expanded modes of working across borders.
Mentorship ProgramSupports a small cohort of four artists with weekly rehearsal space and mentorship from peers and invited mentors. This program is more concentrated than For The Artists!, providing deeper support tailored to each project.
Overall, our values of equity and inclusion drive our commitment to welcoming diverse artists, ensuring fairness in our selection process, and providing customized support to foster an inclusive and caring artistic community. Our mission is to solve the isolation and lack of support we have faced in our own creative practices, one residency, one mentorship, and one personal connection at a time.
The application will open in May 2026 for Fall 2026