Unrehearsed (Virtual) Artist Residency Program (URP) is an artist fund that supports the creation of new dance work by artists who have faced significant challenges in the South Asian dance industry. URP provides funds to center the strengths, experiences, and artistry from
Historic contributors to Indian art who are often not credited for their work or
South Asian identifying folks practicing and creating in art forms that lack structural and organizational support in the South Asian performing arts industry or
Those who have a history of using art to elevate awareness of urgent social justice issues.
$1500 and an additional production stipend* will be awarded to up to 6 artists to create a new dance work.
*Amount TBD; based on cost of production in country of residence
For additional guidelines about criteria for a strong application, please read through this document.
Preview the entire application here.
The application deadline is November 30, 2025 at 11:59PM PST (December 1, 2025 10:29 AM IST)