2025 MOVING ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM
The 2025 GALLIM Moving Artist Residency supports six Black, Brown, Indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander, Latine, people of color and people of global majority who are women, non-binary, transgender and gender nonconforming movement artists based in NYC. This process-based residency offers fully-funded studio space, artist stipends, mentorship, professional photo & video shoot, and promotion via GALLIM's channels.
2025 *PARENT* MOVING ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM
The 2025 GALLIM *Parent* Moving Artist Residency supports two movement artists who are parents. This process-based residency offers fully-funded studio space, artist stipends, mentorship, professional photo & video shoot, and promotion via GALLIM's channels.
MOVING ARTIST RESIDENCY
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MOVING ARTIST RESIDENCY 〰️
GALLIM MOving artist RESIDENCY DESCRIPTION
The 2025 GALLIM Moving Artist Residency is a process-based NYC studio residency for six early career Black, Brown, Indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander, Latine, a person of color and people of global majority who are women, non-binary, transgender and gender nonconforming movement artists based in NYC. The Moving Artist Residency fosters a safe space and supports the creative process for artists who have been systematically & culturally excluded from dominant systems.
The residency offers fully-funded, safe and private studio space, an artist stipend, an artistic and peer mentorship program, free workshops, and promotional support (photos & videos) through GALLIM’s communication channels. This residency’s focus is on artistic PROCESS, without any expectation to present a final piece of work. Our definition of “movement artist” is open and includes but is not limited to choreographers, dance makers, performance artists, physical theater makers, dance/movement filmmakers, traditional dance artists, educators, and performers with a Marley floor practice.
Applications are open through Thursday, May 1st, 11:59PM
* Please note: YOU MAY ONLY APPLY FOR ONE MOVING ARTIST RESIDENCY. IF YOU SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR BOTH, YOU WILL ONLY BE REVIEWED FOR THE FIRST RESIDENCY YOU SUBMIT TO.
**In order to ensure a full review of each applicant and be considerate of our working artists panelists’ time, we can only guarantee that the first 100 applicants will be reviewed. We will notify all applicants with applications in-progress once we reach 80 applications. Based on previous years, we anticipate that all applications will be reviewed.
ELIGIBILITY:
To be eligible, you must meet ALL of the criteria listed below.
You are based in New York City
You identify as Black, Brown, Indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander, Latine, a person of color and people of global majority.
You identify as a woman, non-binary, gender-fluid, transgender or gender nonconforming movement artist
You are in your “early career”: Artists that have been practicing moving arts between 2-10 years of presentational experience without being awarded any major recognition/funding.
(Four out of the six Moving Artist Residencies will be awarded to artists age 18-30 and supported by a New York Community Trust Van Lier Fellowship)
You are a movement creative, including, but not limited to, choreographer, performance artist, traditional dance/movement artist, dance/movement filmmaker, educator, and a performer with a Marley floor practice.
THE MOVING ARTIST RESIDENCY INCLUDES:
2 weeks of fully-funded, exclusive access to a large sprung floor studio in NYC (generally Monday-Friday) 10am-3pm EST
Participation in an artistic and peer mentorship program
Visibility through GALLIM’s social media and communication channels
Access to GALLIM’s 2025 educational programming
$2000 Resident Artist Stipend
Additional dependent care funds are available upon request
Optional photo and video shoot with photographer Maria J. Hackett July 19th or 20th at Chez Bushwick.
Optional works-in-process showing on September 10th at Chez Bushwick with video documentation for artist’s future use.
2025 RESIDENCY DATES:
April 1st, 2025: Application opens
May 1st, 2025: Application Deadline
May 2025: Panel deliberation
Late May 2025: Artist Notified
Early June 2025: Artists announced to the public
Early June: Moving Artist Residency Welcome Gathering
June 9th: First residency begins
July 19th & 20th (optional) Moving Artist Residency Photoshoots
September 10th (optional) Moving Artist Showcase
Residencies will be held between the weeks of June 9th - Aug 11th, 2025
Each residency is two weeks long (5 days a week, generally Monday-Friday) Studio is available 10am-3pm EST
RESIDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
Residents will be responsible for following protocols and policies put in place for maintaining proper cleanliness and safety of the studio space.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Residency Applications will be reviewed by an independent review panel made up of 100% BIPOC gender diverse artists in the field & led by artist Yara Travieso, Director of the Moving Artist Residency at GALLIM.
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS:
For the duration of the COVID-19 crisis, residencies will operate under the most updated federal and city guidance with vaccinations mandated and full COVID safety precautions in place.
STUDIO INFORMATION:
The Moving Artist Residency program will be held at 651 Arts @ 10 Lafayette Ave, Fourth Fl. Brooklyn, NY 11217 and Chez Bushwick @ 304 Boerum St #23, Brooklyn, NY 11206
For any questions about the residencies and application, please reach out to GALLIM Programming and Development Director, Navarra Novy- Williams
For more information about the purpose & values of this program please feel free to reach out to working artist and Moving Artist Residency Director, Yara Travieso.
The GALLIM Moving Artist Residency, made possible by New York Community Trust Van Lier Fellowships and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and was originally developed in response to the disproportionately harmful impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on women, non-binary, transgender and gender nonconforming Black, Brown, Indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander, Latine, people of color and people of global majority.
PARENT MOVING ARTIST RESIDENCY
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PARENT MOVING ARTIST RESIDENCY 〰️
Parent moving artist RESIDENCY DESCRIPTION
The 2025 GALLIM Parent Moving Artist Residency provides comprehensive support for 2 movement artists who are also parents. This program offers fully-funded, secure, and private studio spaces, an artist stipend, the option for mentorship sessions, and an additional childcare stipend. This residency carves out dedicated process space for in-depth research and creative exploration for caregivers who often have very little support to access their creative practice.
GALLIM is an organization led by mothers, and as such, we deeply understand the unique challenges that come with balancing family responsibilities and a thriving artistic career in the U.S. We have an unwavering commitment to serve our community of talented caregiving artists and we eagerly invite you to engage in a dialogue with us to tailor this residency to your specific creative process and needs.
Applications are open through Thursday, May 1st, 2025 11:59PM.
* Please note: YOU MAY ONLY APPLY FOR ONE MOVING ARTIST RESIDENCY. IF YOU SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR BOTH, YOU WILL ONLY BE REVIEWED FOR THE FIRST RESIDENCY YOU SUBMIT TO.
**In order to ensure a full review of each applicant and be considerate of our working artists panelists’ time, we can only guarantee that the first 100 applicants will be reviewed. We will notify all applicants with applications in-progress once we reach 80 applications. Based on previous years, we anticipate that all applications will be reviewed.
ELIGIBILITY:
To be eligible, you must meet ALL of the criteria listed below.
You are based in the U.S.
You are a parent.
You are a movement creative, including, but not limited to, choreographer, performance artist, traditional dance/movement artist, dance/movement filmmaker, educator, and a performer with a Marley floor practice.
GALLIM PARENT MOVING ARTIST RESIDENCY INCLUDES:
THE MOVING ARTIST RESIDENCY INCLUDES:
1 week of fully-funded, exclusive access to a large sprung floor studio in NYC Monday-Friday 10am-3pm EST
Optional participation in an artistic and peer mentorship
Visibility through GALLIM’s social media and communication channels
Access to GALLIM’s 2025 educational programming
$1000 Resident Artist Stipend
$800 Child Care Stipend
Optional photo and video shoot with photographer Maria J. Hackett July 19th or 20th at Chez Bushwick.
Optional works-in-process showing on September 10th at Chez Bushwick with video documentation for artist’s future use.
*Although this program is open to movement artists parents in the U.S., it unfortunately cannot support the travel and lodging for artists living outside NYC.
2025 RESIDENCY DATES:
April 1st, 2025: Application opens
May 1st, 2025: Application Deadline
May 2025: Panel deliberation
Late May 2025: Artist Notified
Early June 2025: Artists announced to the public
Early June: Moving Artist Residency Welcome Gathering
June 9th: First residency begins
July 19th & 20th (optional) Moving Artist Residency Photoshoots
September 10th (optional) Moving Artist Showcase
Residencies will be held between the weeks of June 9th - Aug 11th, 2025
Each residency is one week long (5 days a week, generally Monday-Friday) Studio is available 10am-3pm EST
SELECTION PROCESS:
Residency Applications will be reviewed by a panel made up of 100% parent moving artists in the field & led by artist Yara Travieso, Director of the Moving Artist Residency at GALLIM.
RESIDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
Residents will be responsible for following protocols and policies put in place for maintaining proper cleanliness and safety of the studio space.
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS:
For the duration of the COVID-19 crisis, residencies will operate under the most updated federal and city guidance with vaccinations mandated and full COVID safety precautions in place.
STUDIO INFORMATION:
The Moving Artist Residency program will be held at 651 Arts @ 10 Lafayette Ave, Fourth Fl. Brooklyn, NY 11217 and Chez Bushwick @ 304 Boerum St #23, Brooklyn, NY 11206
In order to ensure a full review of each applicant and be considerate of our working artists panelists’ time, we can only guarantee that the first 100 applicants will be reviewed. We will notify all applicants with applications in-progress once we reach 80 applications. Based on previous years, we anticipate that all applications will be reviewed.
For any questions about the residencies and application, please reach out to GALLIM Programming and Development Director, Navarra Novy- Williams
For more information about the purpose & values of this program please feel free to reach out to working artist and Moving Artist Residency Director, Yara Travieso.
- WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR GENEROUS RESIDENCY SUPPORTERS
- Moving Artist Residency Leadership
- New York Community Trust Van Lier Fellowships
- The Rockefeller Brothers Fund
- GALLIM Moving Artist Residencies are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature