Residencies for Northern California
Early to Mid-Career Time-Based Artists

theater | performance – dance | movement
music | sound art | instrument invention
collaboration | interdisciplinary work

Applications for 2026/27 Residencies
Deadline: April 6, 2026 (11:59 PM)
dresherensemble.org/dear

RSVP for one of our info sessions
to learn more about the dear program

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026 – 7 PM (Zoom)
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 – 1 PM (In-Person at the studio)
Saturday, March 21, 2026 – 7 Pm (Zoom)

Dresher Ensemble Artist Residency awards 6 residencies annually to early and mid-career artists­—either individuals or groups collaborating on a single project.

Each Residency provides:
– Full access (24/7) for 1-4 weeks in our rehearsal studio (40’ x 42’ sprung dance floor­—with Marley floor covering; 20’ ceilings and two 9’ concert grand pianos) and fabrication shop. Residency weeks may be contiguous or spread out over several months.
– Access to state-of-the-art equipment (sound, lighting, projection, and recording)
– A production stipend (currently up to $1500)
– Technical, financial, marketing, and managerial consultations
– Fiscal sponsorship (if needed)
– Performance opportunities (shared revenues)

We strongly recommend considering the program priorities before applying.
To see these priorities, please go to: dresherensemble.org/dear