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Abrons Arts Center’s Performance AIRspace Residency supports a cohort of 2 early career performing artists for a project development residency over the course of 12 months, and production period the following year.

The Performance AIRspace Residency supports a cohort of 2 early career performing artists for a project development residency and premiere at Abrons Arts Center. With support from the Jerome Foundation, Performance AIRspace residents are provided with a commission fee and premium access to studios and theaters for rehearsals towards the development of a live performance to be presented at Abrons Arts Center in 2026/2027.

During the Residency, you will:

Be actively engaged at Abrons Arts Center in your studio practice on a consistent basis
Have opportunities to share work in progress with the Abrons Arts Education department
Establish and maintain goal lines and production schedules working towards an Abrons premiere in collaboration with the Abrons Producing team

Timeline and Important Dates:

Time Commitment:

The Performance AIRspace Residency is 9 month developmental residency (Residency Year) and production period as defined by Abrons Producing department leading up to a premiere performance (Production Year).

Application timeline: