Open Call for Production Commission & Resident Companies
We are seeking experimental art that finds itself somewhere in the intersections of Black, brown, and queer identity and led by artists who identify with those intersections. We believe in projects that cross/blend/subvert genres and disciplines; and are looking for compelling art that requires virtuosity and is participatory/active for audiences in some way. We are looking for projects that are ready to have a New York City premiere and companies that are ready to capitalize on a residency at The Flea to bring artists and audiences together in community.
Submission Deadlines: November 1st, 2023
APPLY FOR A PRODUCTION COMMISSION
The Flea is seeking production proposals for its 2024 - 2025 season. We are looking for work that asks genuine and challenging questions and resists status quo thinking/binaries/moralizing; work that invites us into deep consideration while embracing humor or absurdity; odd, strange work that inspires awe and unique ways of seeing and being.
One exciting proposal will be selected for The Flea’s 2024 - 2025 season and its lead artist will be awarded a $6,000 development fee as well as a $6,000 production fee.
In order to apply, you will need to provide:
Written Artist Statement/Project Description
Work sample that indicates the full scope/context of the project
Optional: Artist CV/Resume/Website
The final project will be chosen by February 2024. The chosen project will be invited to do a development workshop in the Fall of 2024 with the goal of a Spring 2025 production at The Flea.
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APPLY FOR RESIDENT COMPANY
The Flea is seeking proposals for its 3-year Resident Company Program. The new cohort will begin Jan 1, 2025. We are looking for companies who produce performing and/or visual art that asks genuine and challenging questions and resists status quo thinking, binaries, and moralizing; work that invites us into deep consideration while embracing humor or absurdity; odd, strange work that inspires awe and unique ways of seeing and being.
One company will be chosen as the Key Resident Company and two additional companies as Resident Companies.
The Key Resident Company program is a reparative grant and partnership offered to a nascent company that centers Black, brown and queer artists and leadership. The company will function as an autonomous company and will receive:
$10,000 unrestricted cash support each year
$36,000 space rental credits each year
Printing and office supplies
Some production resources (i.e., costume shop usage, long-term storage, etc.)
Digital Marketing support
Quarterly fellowship activities with the cohort of Resident Companies
The Key Resident Company commits to presenting a minimum of two (2) productions each year at The Flea
The Key Resident Company must fairly compensate all artists, contractors and employees who work with them.
The Resident Company program offers two mission-aligned artistic companies the ability to leverage The Flea’s in-house support system—creative, technical, and producing—to further their artistic reach. The company will function as an autonomous company and will receive:
Three (3) weeks of free development space in the Pete theater
One (1) rent-free fundraising event for the year at The Flea (galas, benefits, funders briefings)
Quarterly fellowship activities with the cohort of Resident Companies
Discounted rental rates for production weeks
Printing and office supplies as needed.
Some production resources (i.e., costume shop usage, long-term storage, etc.)
Digital Marketing support
The Resident Company commits to presenting a minimum of two (2) productions, exhibitions or installations each year at The Flea
The Resident Company must fairly compensate all artists, contractors and employees who work with them.
Submission components:
Written Statement/Description
Demographics
Two samples of previous projects.
The final companies will be chosen by April 2024. The chosen companies will be invited to start their first year in residence January 1, 2025.
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