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

This application is closed.

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   

 

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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Director of Major Gifts, Corporate, and Individual Giving
hchurch@atlasarts.org

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.