Programs

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Residencies

Movement artists are invited to apply to use the MACS facilities in a range of residencies, including: for the creation of new works; for the development of original work already in-progress; for research and development to enrich and inform professional practice; for rehearsals; and for other purposes consistent with MACS’ mission. Residency durations range from two weeks to ten months, with most extending for the equivalent of one month. Successful applicants pay an individually negotiated user fee to work in the MACS facility.

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Project Development

Funds to support project development and production through consultation with specialists are available to artists. Applicants should indicate in their proposal whether they are applying for project development and production support in conjunction with their residency, or as a stand-alone proposal. Recipients of project development and production support without a residency pay a negotiated user fee to use the MACS facilities, if relevant to the proposed work.

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Next Steps for Boston Dance — A Boston Foundation, Aliad Fund, Movement Arts Creation Studio Partnership

This grant program aims to support Greater Boston movement artists creating original work in any dance genre and at any professional career level to move forward and take a “next step” in their careers by providing artists with:

• 250 hours of flexible rehearsal space over 18 months

• 5 consulting meetings with expert advisors in chosen areas of need and/or interest to the artist including artistry, organizational skills, technical skills, marketing and communications, and strategic /business planning

• $6,000 in implementation funds to create or complete a project or take a “next step” in work or career

• A series of cohort meetings to connect choreographers, build relationships and allow for collaborative learning

2021 applications will open in early September and close in late October.

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Application Process

Residency applicants are asked to submit a short presentation of the planned work (text, video, drawings, or other media), biographies for the key participants, hours/ duration of proposed use, and anticipated outcomes of the residency. For applications for the creation of new work, applicants may submit examples of previously made, representative work. Residency applications are accepted from professional artists who practice in the Boston-area, and visiting artists and companies that engage with Boston- area artists and audiences.

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed by ad hoc committees forming Review Panels drawn from: members of the Advisory Circle; prior MACS residency recipients; and those who have experience in creating, performing, funding, producing and/or presenting movement arts. Review Panels will comprise no fewer than three and as many as eight participants. Panelists will represent the demographics of Boston.