CAVE Subsidized Studio Share Residency Application

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Call for Body-workers, Dancers, Small Dance Groups and Choreographers

Five individuals/groups will be selected for a twelve-month subsidized studio-share residency at CAVE. This studio space is 450 sq ft; with 16' - 11' high ceilings; pillar free; with a sprung, black marley floor, and an adjacent restroom. It is equipped with a CD/ipod player and speaker system. Sunlight filters through from overhead windows. No air conditioning, only fans. Good heating during the winter. Please note: this is not our white studio, it is the black studio in the back.

Resident artists will receive UP to 12 hours per week of rehearsal/private class space, bi-monthly inclusion of their activities on CAVE’s e-mail newsletter, access to Material for the Arts donated supplies, the use of two small camcorders and one video projector (in-studio use only) during the one-year period, all for a flat monthly fee of $270 USD.

Chosen artists will be responsible for self-management and keeping the studio clean.

Each artist will have 12 points per week to use the space. Every hour before 5pm counts as a one point, and every hour after 5pm, will count as one and a half points. All weekends hours are counted as a one and a half points. So you will be able to use the studio UP to 12 hours per week (48 hours per month).

The deadline to apply for this opportunity is: September 12, 2011. This Residency begins: October 1, 2011 and ends September 30, 2012. Results will be announced September 15, 2011.

CAVE is located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn at 58 Grand Street. The nearest subway station is accessed by taking the L train to Bedford Ave or the J/M/Z to Marcy Ave. Street parking is also available.

CAVE is an artist-run organization devoted to promoting the work and collaboration of and among emerging and established artists and audiences from diverse cultures and artistic fields of study. Through this residency CAVE aims to provide an arena for artistic exploration to the local community of dancers, choreographers, interdisciplinary artists, body-workers-all who seek the space to create and share their work. This application is intended to get a sense of you and your work, to see if you would be a good fit with our current programs and procedures.

Name * First Last

Email *

What kind of artist/body-worker are you?
(check your primary activity, limit to two entries) *

solo dancer dancer choreographer of a small company (1-4 dancers) choreographer of a medium size company (5-8 dancers) choreographer of a large size company (8 or more dancers) yoga teacher pilates teacher other body-related practice

Please answer the following question as honestly as you can. It will help us to determine whether this residency is right for you. *
	yes	not	may be
Are you sure you can pay $270 each month on time?	1	2	3
Can you commit to a ONE year studio share residency?	1	2	3
Can you start your residency on October 1, 2011?	1	2	3
Would you been using the studio primarily for teaching?	1	2	3
Would you been using the studio primarily for your own rehearsals?	1	2	3
Would you been using the studio primarily for your solo practice?	1	2	3
Would you be using the studio mostly by yourself?	1	2	3
Would you have a total of 1-3 people using the studio with you?	1	2	3
Would you have a total of 3-5 people using the studio with you?	1	2	3
Would you have more than 5 people using the studio with you?	1	2	3
Would you like to use the studio within the times of 10am-2pm?	1	2	3
Would you like to use the studio within the times of 2pm-6pm?	1	2	3
Would you like to use the studio within the times of 6pm-10pm?	1	2	3
Would you like to use the studio during the weekdays?	1	2	3
Would you like to use the studio during the weekends?	1	2	3
Does your practice use live music?	1	2	3
Does your practice use stomping on the floor?	1	2	3
Does your practice involve singing, loud noises, screams, loud music, loud chatting?	1	2	3
Does your practice use CD music?	1	2	3
We do no have storage space. Can you make sure not to leave anything in the studio?	1	2	3
Would you be willing to clean the studio after you use it?	1	2	3
Would you benefit from Materials for the Arts supplies?	1	2	3
Would you like to have access to a video projector?	1	2	3
Would you like to have access to small video cameras?	1	2	3
Are you allergic to cats?	1	2	3
We can no accomodate aerial work. Are you ok with that?	1	2	3
Have you rehearsed at CAVE's front studio before?	1	2	3
Have you performed at CAVE before?	1	2	3
Have you been at any workshop hosted by CAVE?	1	2	3
Have you attended any of CAVE performances in the past?	1	2	3

Please tell us about yourself and your working needs. You must also include two ideal schedules for your studio use. If you plan on using the space for lessons, please include a lesson plan. Please check the following open hours in order to write your ideal schedule. *

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If you have a web-site please enter the address

If you are a dancer or choreographer and have a video of your work online please enter URL.

This is not necessary. If you don't have any, it is ok. We just want to know you better but your statement will be sufficient!

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