Open Call begins March 14, 2025, and ends April 18, 2025
The Monira Foundation’s Special Projects Residency for 2025 offers dedicated space and time for artists working in the performance, movement, and time-based disciplines, including dance, film, music, theater, and visual art related to movement. The residency is open to artists in the New Jersey/New York area and will take place at the Monira Foundation Gallery.
From June 1 to August 30, 2025, up to three selected artists or collaborative groups will be awarded one month of access to the gallery space (June 1–29, July 1–30, or August 1–30) to develop new work or continue existing projects. This opportunity provides artists the time and space to support their creative practices.
The Special Projects Residency includes:
- A $500 stipend for the selected artist or collective.
- Access to a safe, private studio space with windows. The Monira Gallery measures 45 ft x 60 ft. (floor map below)
- A sound system is available, and artists may bring their own music devices (with adaptors) to connect to the audio equipment.
- Residency promotion on Monira’s social media and communication channels during the residency.
Eligibility:
Applications are open to individual artists or collaborations working in the performance, movement, and time-based realm, including disciplines such as dance, film, music, theater, and visual art related to movement. We welcome and encourage experimental practices that defy clear art world definitions. This residency emphasizes the artistic process without expecting a final presentation, though artists may choose to share their work if it aligns with their process. Please note that housing and transportation are not included.
This opportunity is best suited for New Jersey/New York-based artists who:
- Explore their interests and questions through thoughtful processes and can articulate the context for their work.
- Are excited to share their work through the Monira Foundation and value dialogue with audiences as a meaningful part of their process.
- Are at least 18 years old, not currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program, and have not participated in a Monira Residency in the past year.
This residency aims serve a wide and supportive community, supporting performers of all racial and cultural perspectives and abilities. The selection process involves a panel review with an invited curator, Monira staff, and former Resident Artists.
Apply:
Applications can be submitted through Slideroom (button below will be live on March 14th, 2025. To apply, you will need:
- An artist or collaborative artist statement addressing motivation and direction of work (200 words max).
- A CV listing recent accomplishments and highlights from the past 5-7 years (lead applicant only if applying as a collaborative).
- 5 portfolio works, which may include videos or still images. Videos should not exceed 3 minutes, and still images cannot be composites. Each work should include a title, date, and description. Note any collaborators and their roles in the submitted work. The submitted work should be completed, not in process. Links or uploads of up to 5 MB are acceptable, and links must remain accessible through May 2025.
Monira staff may reach out for interview invitations before final selections are made. Please ensure your Slideroom account is up to date with the correct contact information, as we will primarily communicate through it during the review process.
Special Notes:
This program is an open call, with applications open from March 14 – April 18, 2025, at midnight EST. Applicants must pay a $15 application fee, with $5 covering Slideroom’s fee and $10 allocated to panelists for their time in review and program support. For those facing financial hardship, a waiver can be requested by emailing Anne Muntges at anne@monirafoundation.org. Notifications of acceptance will be sent by May 10, 2025.
