About the Windows Program:
The Windows Program is a hallmark public art initiative of chashama, enlivening vacant storefronts with multi-disciplinary performances and visual installations. There is no limit to what you can do in a window: Butoh dance, paint portraits, display visual art, modern dance, puppetry, the list is infinite! The program creates an ideal situation for artists to further develop new and old work in a flexible environment. Performances and installations may be interactive, allowing audience members to creatively contribute to the work made and form a relationship with chashama artists. Through presenting work in unexpected public places, the Windows Program helps build a broader audience for contemporary art and performance.
Currently we are accepting applications for our window performance stage at 266 West 37th Street.
This window space is located on a highly visible Garment District block, and it is fully equipped with theatrical sound and lighting. For a complete floor plan and technical specs, please go to 266 W.37th Street.
Timeline & Conditions:
- Artists will be granted space for 1-4 week residencies, RENT FREE; please stipulate if your proposed project requires a specific term of residency.
- Artists will be awarded a $50 stipend at the end of their residency.
- chashama will provide technical assistance in an advisory capacity ONLY; artists must be capable of installing, teching and de-installing their own projects!
- chashama will assist artists with creating and distributing a press release.
- Please see below for how to download our Windows Program application form.
- Artists will be required to pay a $75, fully-refundable security deposit.
- For more information, please email your questions to Performing Arts Programming Director, Risa Shoup at risa@chashama.org.
DEADLINES
For projects beginning June 15th through September 30th, 2008, applications are due into chashama's offices by 5PM on May 15, 2008.
MAIL OR DELIVER COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO:
chashama, ATTN: Risa Shoup, Performing Arts Program Director,
201 East 42nd Street, Suite 3225-29, New York, NY 10017
Required Application Materials:
- completed application form, downloadable from: http://www.chashama.org/downloads/windowsapp.doc (Word format)
- resume
- 1-2 page project proposal
- 1 page technical requirements
- work sample (CD/DVD of video or digital images, photographs; NO VHS)
- OPTIONAL: a drawing of how you plan to use the space
Note: chashama no longer returns submitted materials.
- Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
- Faxed or emailed applications will not be considered.
- Late applications will not be considered. Allow ample time for mailed applications.
- chashama is not responsible for lost or misdirected applications.
- If English is not your first language or another circumstance prohibits you from filling out an application, please call 212.381.851 ext.26
Click to download Windows Program Summer 2008 guidelines (Word format)