The LEIMAY Incubator Program is a self-directed opportunity offered to a local community of movement based artists, providing access to studio space for artistic exploration, creative development, and regular practice.

This cohort welcomes those seeking an intensive schedule in the studio during 10-weeks next winter and spring time.

INCUBATOR PROGRAM ARTISTS WILL RECEIVE:

• Up to 60 hours of regular studio use between February 3rd – April 11th  according to the mutually agreed upon schedule set at the time of acceptance to the program.
• Amplification of activities during Incubator-time in LEIMAY social media channels & newsletters.
• A platform to exchange practices and ideas with peers.

• Five Incubators will be selected.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Application is open for individual dancers, choreographers, performance artists, actors, directors working solo or with a group of up to 3 regular collaborators.

• Priority will be given to BIPOC artists.
• A limited number of slots are reserved for artists living in District 33.

Application closed!

INCUBATOR GRANTEE PROCESS

Eligible movement-based artists submitting to LEIMAY’s Incubator Program via public open call will be selected using an automated random process. LEIMAY will conduct a weighted lottery prioritizing BIPOC, immigrant, disabled, deaf, and LGBTQIA+ artists.

ELIGIBILITY & EXPECTATIONS:

• Participants of the program must be dancers, choreographers, or other movement-based, early to mid-career artists with documentation of creative practice.
• Must live in the NYC Metropolitan Area.
• A mutually agreed upon schedule of all 60 hours (in 2 to 4 hour-blocks) will be set prior to the program’s commencement and will remain throughout the program. 
• Participants will be responsible for self-management and keeping the studio clean.
• No more than 4 bodies are allowed in the studio per single session.
• *Optional* Sit for one artist & creative practice-centered interview for LEIMAY documentation & community spotlights, and will be available for your use.

ABOUT THE LEIMAY STUDIO

LEIMAY’s Studio at CAVE (58 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY) is a 450 square foot space with a sprung wood floor and 16 ft ceilings with skylights to bring in natural light and is equipped with a stereo system, folding chairs, and a table, and an adjacent restroom. The space is heated during the winter and fans are available during summer. A HEPA filter has been installed to filter the air.

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Participants must follow all studio protocols, including daily sign-in of each individual in the studio, post-session clean-up, as well as those included in our standard studio usage agreements found here.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTE:

Access to CAVE: (1) step into the entrance, (1) step to the hallways, & (1) step into the studio space. To request any accommodation, please contact LEIMAY Associate Alejandra Arenas : admin@leimay.org

QUESTIONS?
Please contact LEIMAY Associate Alejandra Arenas: admin@leimay.org 

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