2025 marks our sixth annual Hybrid Arts Lab. Mitu will convene a cohort of three artists for eight months. Each artist will receive support to develop their practice bridging performance and technology. This support includes: a $3,000 award; five weeks of space, equipment, and technology at MITU580; mentorship and guidance from Founding Artistic Director Rubén Polendo; training and classes with guest artists modeling creative uses of hardware and software tools in art-making; and a materials budget to support a series of public studio visits.ELIGIBILITY:
--- Artists are required to be local in New York City and prepared for all in-person activities. Virtual or remote participation will not be an option.
--- This program is focused on supporting BIPOC women, trans, and non-binary artists working at the intersection of performance and technology. We welcome applications from everyone interested in the program or the organization, however we will be prioritizing BIPOC women, trans, and non-binary artists for acceptance.
--- This program is dedicated to emerging and early career artists who are not currently enrolled in a degree granting program.
--- As an arts practice fellowship, a commitment to work at the intersection of performance and technology, a commitment to acquire new skills, and a willingness to publicly share in-process aspects of your work are required to participate in this program.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
The following schedule is subject to change based on participant needs and organizational capacity but reflects the overall time commitment required to participate in the Hybrid Arts Lab.
--- The Hybrid Arts Lab begins in April and ends all in-person activities by November 30, 2025.
--- During the fellowship, participants will generally gather between one and four times per month for meetings, classes, or guest artist sessions. This does not include the five weeks of studio space where fellows will be expected to maintain a schedule of in-person working hours developing work and exploring new elements of their practice. Fellows are expected to maintain a minimum of 20 working hours each studio week.
--- Each participant will receive five exploratory weeks with shared use of MITU580 and shared access to the venue’s lighting, audio, video equipment, and software. The first two week period of studio time will be held in July. The second three week period will be held in November.
--- The cohort will culminate the second period of studio weeks in November by presenting a series of in-process studio visits with our community. Fellows must be available for this time in order to participate in the program.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
--- The application deadline has been extended to March 17, 2025 at 11:59pm. No late applications will be accepted.
--- Perspective applicants should be available for a 30-45 minute in person interview within two weeks of the application period closing.
--- All applicants will be notified by March 31, 2025.
After submitting your application, you will be required to email one attached copy of the following to both cchen@theatermitu.org and info@theatermitu.org
--- Artistic C.V.
--- Work samples of 2-4 recently completed works with accompanying links or digital portfolio.
--- Contact Information for two references: relationship, email, and phone number.
--- A recent photograph of yourself.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
