RESIDENCY OVERVIEW
The goal of this residency is rooted in process, with a focus on risk taking, mistake-making, embracing failure as a step toward greatness, and exploring new ways of artistic expression that starts by asking ‘what do you need?’. This is an opportunity for directors, dramaturgs, playwrights, poets, production technicians, designers, divisors, and creators of all kinds looking for the necessary space and mentorship to cultivate ideas into works that are provocative, innovative, and ambitious.
Residency in The Nest involves a public presentation, performance, workshop, or similar event that showcases the work-in-progress. While individuals are encouraged to apply, we also welcome duos and collaborators to apply as a group.
A call for applications for the 2023 Nest Artist Residency will open in Fall 2022. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates!
Artists-in-Nest receive:
- FREE use of The Green Studio space for a duration of two weeks to engage in a self-directed creation process of their choosing.
- Professional development opportunities through one-to-one mentorship, attendance at Forum discussions and Writer’s Block sessions,
- Networking opportunities with industry professionals and other artists in the Nest
- Technical expertise and producing support from SIP in service of an artistic project
- Tickets to see theatrical shows (virtual and hopefully in-person) in St Catharines/Niagara
- Opportunity to share your work at In the Soil Arts Festival, presented by Suitcase in Point.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Showings will happen at the 2023 In the Soil Arts Festival, giving artists the opportunity to share their work and test ideas. This can be in the form of scenes, readings, music, installations, questions, games, conversations, a virtual party – nothing is off limits. The journey to the piece is rarely a straight line and Suitcase in Point wholeheartedly supports experimentation along the way. Sprinkled throughout the six months will be a series of artist-led workshops and Forum discussions.