RESIDENCIES

We offer tailored artistic residencies.

MOtiVE Brooklyn goes beyond the usual residency. We first meet with the artist and discuss their dreams and needs. Then we build a structure and timeline together that includes supportive services for the residency. These services could include production, dramaturgy, mentorship, accountability, performance opportunities, writing labs, technical support and/or expertise in a specific art form. We believe in giving agency to the artist in designing their own residency, allowing ideas to be realized according to practices of the artist.

Application open on June 15 - July 9, 2026

MOtiVE 4 Artists! Residency Program 26-27

This program is designed for artists seeking structured support and community engagement for their creative practice. Each residency is customized based on the artist’s goals, schedule, and resources. We welcome both project-based and practice-oriented proposals.

Residency Program 2026–2027
June 15 @8am: Applications open
July 9@11:59pm: Applications close
July 13–17: Short interviews with finalists
July 22 : Final notifications sent

Only the first 50 eligible applicants will be considered, so apply early!

About the Residency
Dates: September 2026 – June 2027
Location: MOtiVE, Brooklyn, NY
Participants: 9 movement-based artists 

Support Includes:
- 20 hrs of free rehearsal studio space
- Artist support services: production, marketing, - writing workshops, networking events
- Monthly workshops and informal sharing
- Final public sharing on June 13, 2027
- Opportunities for public sharing and project development
- Additional 26h at $8/h to be used during Oct. 1st, 2026 - June 30th, 2027

Key Dates (2026–2027)

  • Opening Party, Wednesday, Sept 30 · 7pm–8:30pmcohort gathering

  • Workshop #1, Wed, Oct 14 · 6–8pm
    Informal Sharing #1, Thur, Nov. 19 · 6–10pm (Sharing @7:30pm)

  • Workshop #2, Monday, Dec. 14 · 6–8pm

  • Informal Sharing #2, Wed, Jan 20 · 6–10pm (Sharing @7:30pm)

  • Workshop #3, Thur, Feb.  11 · 6–8pm

  • Informal Sharing #3, Mon, March 15 · 6–10pm (Sharing @7:30pm)

  • Workshop #4, Wed, April 7 · 6–8pm

  • Informal Sharing #4, Thur, May 13 · 6–10pm (Sharing @7:30pm)

  • Workshop #5, Wed, June 2 · 6–8pm

  • Informal Sharing #5, Thur, June 10 · 6–10pm (Sharing @7:30pm)

  • Tech & Dress Rehearsals · 10am–10pm both days

    • Fri, June 11 (Program A)

    • Sat, June 12 (Program B)

  • Final sharing Sun, June 13, Program A @6pm · Program B @9pm

Eligibility
- Be a New York-based artist
- Work in movement-based practice
- Commit to attending check-ins, workshops, sharings, and the final presentation
- Not be a current student
- Not be a past recipient of the 2023–2026 For the Artists! program

How to Apply
Fill out the application form
Join a 15-minute conversation with MOtiVE director.

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