Atlas Arts Lab

 

Atlas Arts Lab is a program of the Atlas Performing Arts Center that provides a platform for individual artists to develop new work and to serve the community through engagement initiatives that encourage civic dialogue and community cohesion. The program facilitates artistic growth and development for artists whose work explores the ideas and issues of our time. The Atlas Arts Lab prioritizes artists who act as change agents for the betterment of our society, culture, and world.
$1,500 residency stipend 

Free Rehearsal Space for the 15-week residency period

Fall Residency: October 7, 2024 through February 2, 2025
Spring Residency: March 10, 2025 through June 22, 2025 

A 60 minute final performance
50% of the box office revenue from final performance

Application Deadline: Friday, September 6, 2024 at 5pm. 

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Individual Fellowships Program Description  
Atlas Arts Lab 2024-2025 Individual Fellowships 
The Atlas Arts Lab offers two 15-week residencies during the Fall and Spring: 
  • Fall Residency: October 2024 through February 2025 
  • Spring Residency: March 2025 through June 2025 
Program Provisions: 
  1. Rehearsal Space: 
  • Up to 9 hours of rehearsal time per week (valued at $10,000). 
  • Generally scheduled in 3-hour blocks throughout the week. 
  1. Culminating Final Performance: 
  • Participating artists must be part of a culminating performance in February or June, depending on their residency. 
  • The final performance is valued at up to $5,000, including space and technical support. 
  • Performances should be 60 minutes long. 
  • The scope of the culminating performance can vary from a studio showing/staged reading to a performance with full technical elements (within Atlas capabilities). 
  • The projected scope should be proposed in the application and finalized during the final interview with Atlas programming staff. 
  1. Community Engagement Event: 
  • Propose and create one event during the program term outside of the Atlas, designed as Audience Processing, Audience Participation, or Community Connection.  
  1. Stipend and Box Office: 
  • Fellows receive a $1500 performance stipend. 
  • Fellows also receive 50% of the Box Office proceeds from the culminating performance (less any credit card or processing fees).  The scope of the culminating performance can vary from a studio showing/staged reading to a performance with full technical elements (within Atlas capabilities). No performance will be ticketed for more than $25 per ticket and should run 60 minutes in length. 
 
Program Expectations: 
  • Fellows are expected to thrive in a culture of collaboration and community. 
  • Participation in the culminating final performance and community engagement events is required. 
Residency Dates for Fall: 
October 7th – February 2nd  
Required Dates: 
October 7th at 6:00pm, Orientation + Meet Atlas Staff 
December 9th at 6:00pm, Mid-program checkin 
Tech and Performance week 
January 27th – February 2nd Performances: Sat and Sunday 4pm   
 
Residency Dates for Spring: 
March 10th – June 22nd  
Required Dates: 
March 10th at 6:00pm, Orientation + Meet Atlas Staff 
May 12th at 6:00pm, Mid-program checkin 
Tech and Performance week 
June 16th – June 22nd Performances: Sat and Sunday 4pm   

 

No events of this type are scheduled at this time.  Check back soon or sign up for show announcements here!

2024 Applications are now closed. For 2025 information please contact:
Sharon King
Program Manager
sking@atlasarts.org
 Thank you to our generous sponsors of Atlas Arts Lab!

Michael Lewis and Linda Singer

Brandon Myers

Donna Rattley Washington and Adrian Washington

 

 

 

 

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Eligibility

The Atlas accepts applications from artists working in all performing arts disciplines.
The Atlas encourages artists at any stage of their career to apply.
All artists must be 21 years of age or older at the time of application
It is the policy of the Atlas Performing Arts Center to provide equal opportunity to all applicants and to oppose all forms of discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national origin, or physical condition.

Program Agreements
THE ATLAS ARTS LAB AGREES TO PROVIDE – 
Rehearsal space for free – up to 9 hours per week (specific days, dates, and times TBD). 
Production support as needed for individual fellows for all open rehearsals and scheduled performances. Some restrictions may apply. 
Guidance and oversight to ensure all individual fellows achieve their goals. 
A $1500 stipend is paid over the term of the program.  
For the culminating performance, Atlas covers the cost of the performance space, standard venue inventory, one tech rehearsal (length of rehearsal varies) and provides production support including a light board operator, sound board operator, stage manager, and venue manager, along with house management, box office, and marketing. 
One Camara archive video of culminating performance 
Check-ins with other Atlas Arts Lab fellows to exchange ideas and discuss process 
Opportunities to meet and talk with members of the Atlas staff on topics such as finance, administration, fundraising, marketing, programming, operations, and production. 
Please note – there is no storage space available at the Atlas. No large set pieces may be built or stored. 
  
 
INDIVIDUAL FELLOWS AGREE TO – 
  
 
To take advantage of rehearsal time as scheduled for the creation of the new work. 
Artists and companies cover all “in the door” expenses (all performer fees and production costs as applicable and separate from those provided by Atlas) and a stage manager. 
Agree to market and promote their performance(s) in cooperation with the Atlas Marketing team and partner and/or collaborate as necessary with the Atlas and the community of artists participating in the program. 
Complete all surveys and questionnaires as requested. 
Participate in an open rehearsal series (specific days, dates, and times TBD). 
Residency Dates for Fall: 
October 7th – February 2nd  
Required Dates: 
October 7th at 6:00pm, Orientation + Meet Atlas Staff 
December 9th at 6:00pm, Mid-program checkin 
Tech and Performance week 
January 27th – February 2nd Performances: Sat and Sunday 4pm   
 
Residency Dates for Spring: 
March 10th – June 22nd  
Required Dates: 
March 10th at 6:00pm, Orientation + Meet Atlas Staff 
May 12th at 6:00pm, Mid-program checkin 
Tech and Performance week 
June 16th – June 22nd Performances: Sat and Sunday 4pm   
 
Propose and create one community engagement event during the term of the program outside of the Atlas. Community engagement can be designed as Audience Processing, Audience Participation, or Community Connection – specific details and design TBD. 
Not perform or provide access to the new work outside of any Atlas sanctioned initiative or promotion without permission from the Atlas.