A SPACE TO MOVEANNOUNCEMENT
Artist in Residency 2025-2026
This program is designed for artists seeking structured support and community engagement for their creative practice. Each residency is customized based on the artist’s goals, schedule, and resources.
Residency Program 2025–2026
July 28: Applications open
August 10 @11:59pm: Applications close
August 11–14: Short interviews with finalists
August 15: Final notifications sent
Only the first 50 eligible applicants will be considered, so apply early!
About the Residency
Dates: September 2025 – June 2026
Location: MOtiVE, Brooklyn, NY
Participants: 7 movement-based artists
Support Includes:
- 20 hours of free rehearsal space per artist
- Artist support services: production, marketing, writing workshops, networking events
- Monthly workshops and informal sharing
- Final public presentations on June 21, 2026
- Opportunities for public presentation and project development
- Community of movement-based artists
- Additional 26h at $8/h
Eligibility
- Be a New York-based artist
- Work in movement-based practice
- Commit to attending check-ins, workshops, sharings, and the final presentation
- Not be a current student
- Not be a past recipient of the 2023–2025 For the Artists! program
Questions? Please reach out to us: dream@motivebrooklyn.com
WHAT’S GOING ON
It’s Time to Reconnect!
Join us for a relaxed evening of good company, drinks, and art.
We're hosting a MOtiVE Network Gathering, open not only to our artists but also to their guests. This is simply a chance to be together - no agenda, just community, music, snacks, and a casual drink in hand.
The evening will feature a solo exhibition by Sula Gordon, creating the perfect backdrop for conversation and connection.
$10 at the door helps us cover food and beverages.
Come hang out, it’ll be good vibes all around. We’d love to see you there!
Date: Sunday, Sept. 7
Time: 8pm
Location: MOtiVE Brooklyn
MOtiVE FEATURED IN
DUMBO DIRECT
Check-out the incredible article about MOtiVE Brooklyn written by the talented Dale Kaplan. Dumbo Direct is a platform for Dumbo businesses, artists and individuals to connect and collaborate together to build a strong sense of community.
Studio Booking Calendar
Rehearsal Rentals
$15 / hr with a 2hr min
Classes + Workshops
$55 - $70 / hr with a 2hr min
Performances + Events
$70 - $150 / hr with a 4hr min
ARTISTS CONSULTATIONS
Need help with your project?
Hire & support our network of artists.
We offer services in dramaturgy, production, portfolio-making, and marketing.
We do in-person and virtual consultations
Email us to inquire about your free 15min introduction consultation
Rates are based on the individual needs of the artist.
