PERFORMING ARTS RESIDENCY CALL 2014-15

80 YEARS: EMPOWERING MINDS. IGNITING CREATIVITY.

928 Simpson Street | Bronx, New York 10459 p. 718.589.2230 | f. 718.842.4622 | www.casitamaria.org



Past Performing Artist Residents: (l.) Sita Frederick, Why Did the Pollo Cross the Calle? ...To get to the Otro Lado, 2014,
photo by Melissa B. Elian. (r.) Circa 95, Rhyme Factory Master Class Showcase, 2013, photo by Cinnamon Willis.
PERFORMING ARTS RESIDENCY PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education is currently accepting applications for its Performing Artists
Residency Program. This initiative will highlight emerging artists in the performing arts: music, theater,
performance art, poetry, and dance. Past Performing Artist Residents include: Intikana, "La Bruja"
Caridad de la Luz, Sita Frederick and Areytos Performance Works, Circa '95, Cynthia Paniagua, Full
Circle Productions and Michael Paul Britto.
This three-week, process-oriented residency is awarded to five individual Artists per year. Through an
application and juried selection process, the program will provide much needed rehearsal space,
performance venue, stipend and arts opportunities for the Artists/Arts groups while providing our
community with rich arts-based culture right here in their neighborhood.
ABOUT CASITA MARIA CENTER FOR ARTS & EDUCATION
Casita Maria is an 80-year old South Bronx-based community arts and educational organization that
presents diverse, contemporary visual and performing arts and education programming for all ages. We
offer a wide range of interdisciplinary arts and cultural programs for both youth and adults, including an
expansive after-school and in-school arts program. To find out more about our history and programs
please visit: www.casitamaria.org
ELIGIBILITY
All New York-based artists are welcome to apply. All applicants work should be based on an already
in-progress work along with two-hour community engagement component (e.g.: an artist talk,
workshop). With Casita Marias commitment to local artists, preference will be given to Bronx-based
applicants. Only artists who apply through this call or are nominated by outside Bronx organizations will
be considered. Artists who have been awarded a Casita Maria Performing Arts Residency must wait
two years before applying again. This years jurors include representatives from established arts
organizations and former Casita Maria Performing Arts Residency Artists.




PERFORMING ARTS RESIDENCY CALL 2014-15
80 YEARS: EMPOWERING MINDS. IGNITING CREATIVITY.
928 Simpson Street | Bronx, New York 10459 p. 718.589.2230 | f. 718.842.4622 | www.casitamaria.org


REQUIREMENTS
Public Programs: Each applicants project must have a culminating performance/event. There is a
mandated 2 hours of community engagement that must be completed by the end of the 3-week
residency. The community program component should be one that best fits the residency proposal
concept. This includes, but is not limited to, workshops, classes, open rehearsals, talks, intensives, etc.
Media and Press: A vital part of the Performing Artist Residency Program at the Casita Maria is public
awareness. The artist is expected to participate in press interviews, media tours and other such
requests for outreach and promotions.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
Financial Support: Artists receive a $1,000 honorarium. $500 will be issued during the signing of the
residency contract. The remaining $500 will be released contingent upon the programs completion,
unless an alternate agreement is made between the awarded Artist and Casita Maria.
REHEARSAL SPACES
Artists will have scheduled access to Casita Marias rehearsal spaces during the 3-week residency.
Please see the attached list and schedule of available spaces at the end of application form. Casita
Marias building also houses The Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists. Spaces designated for
educational use (music room, cafeteria, auditorium, and dance studio) are not available during school
hours: 7 AM-4 PM. All available spaces are coordinated between Casita Marias Afterschool and Visual
and Performing Arts Department programs.
Due to these shared spaces, applicants must keep in mind:
All final space requests must be made within 4 weeks of acceptance to the residency program.
Due to shared usage and schedule logistics, changes to rehearsal dates times and/or events
and performance dates and times after finalization and submission are not possible.
TIMELINE
Submission Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2014 (Note: this is not a postmark date. Applications must
be received by above date. Email submissions must also be received by 11:59 PM.)
Notification: Monday, September 8, 2014
RESIDENCY DATES
Residency # 1: Monday, November 3, 2014 Friday, November 21, 2014* (* Performance date)
Residency # 2: Monday, January 12, 2015 Friday, January 30, 2015* (*Performance date)
Residency # 3: Monday, February 23, 2015 Friday, March 13, 2015* (*Performance date)
Residency # 4: Monday, April 13, 2015 Friday, May 1, 2015* (*Performance date)
Residency # 5: Tuesday, May 26, 2015 Friday, June 12, 2015* (*Performance date)
IMPORTANT: Residency dates are NOT subject to change. Artists not available during at least
three of the above dates, should not apply. Should selected Artists change their dates at time
of acceptance into the program, residency will be forgone and awarded to another applicant.
HOW TO APPLY: Please see following pages for application instructions and submission form. To
download a PDF of the application and instructions, please visit www.casitamaria.org/opencall



PERFORMING ARTS RESIDENCY CALL 2014-15
80 YEARS: EMPOWERING MINDS. IGNITING CREATIVITY.
928 Simpson Street | Bronx, New York 10459 p. 718.589.2230 | f. 718.842.4622 | www.casitamaria.org


ARTIST RESIDENCY 2014-15 APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
Please carefully review the following instructions before submitting application form and work
samples. Applications may be sent by regular post or electronically via email.
DEADLINE: THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2014
Any materials submitted with hard copies and CD / DVD must be received by Casita Maria by
Thursday, July 31, 2014 (please note that this is not a postmark deadline). Electronic submissions must
be received by deadline by 11:59 PM that day.

SELECTION CRITERIA: Artists selection will be selected based on:
Excellence of proposed projects and public engagement component
Involvement/interest in working with the Bronx community
Quality of past work based on submitted work samples
Career history from narrative biography and resume

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
IMPORTANT: Incomplete applications and/or work samples that cannot be accessed or do not
follow the submission guidelines will not be considered.
1. Proposal: (500 words max please submit in Word or PDF format) What do you plan to do while in
residence at Casita Maria?
Describe your project: be sure to include ideas for public engagement. Proposals with projects
that include unconventional forms of public engagement are highly recommended.
State your residency goals and how the Performing Arts Residency will help you achieve them.
Include an overall project timeline detailing your plans for the 3 weeks of your residency
Important: The proposed project must culminate in a full-length performance (45min-1
hour). This time frame DOES NOT include the community engagement component.
2. Artist Statement: (250 words max please submit in Word or PDF format)
Describe your artistic vision and the influence the Bronx Community could potentially have on your work
and vice versa.
3. Narrative Biography: (250 words max please submit in Word or PDF format)
Let us know more about you and your goals.
4. Resume (please submit in Word or PDF format)
5. Two Professional References (please provide email, phone contact and relationship to you)
6. Selected Residency Dates: Please number in order from 1-5 your preferred residency dates on the
application form. If there are dates you are absolutely not available, please indicate on the form as well.
You must be available for at least 3 of the time slots in order to be awarded the residency.
7. Rehearsal Space Requests: There are a number of spaces made available for use in rehearsals,
meetings, gatherings, presentations, performances and events during the residency. Please review the
available space list and time schedules at the end of these instructions before filling out application.


PERFORMING ARTS RESIDENCY CALL 2014-15
80 YEARS: EMPOWERING MINDS. IGNITING CREATIVITY.
928 Simpson Street | Bronx, New York 10459 p. 718.589.2230 | f. 718.842.4622 | www.casitamaria.org



8. Work Samples and List Information
Each applicant is allowed to submit up to 3 work samples as quality examples of their practice. All work
samples must be listed in the application section provided and represent of current work (over the past
2-3 years).
Any physical materials sent (print-outs / CDs / DVDs) must have the applicants first and last
name written on them that corresponds to the work sample number from application form.
For video samples: include one CD or DVD with mp4 or m4v video files not to exceed 5 minutes.
For electronic submission please use WeTransfer, Google Drive file transfer or Dropbox to
ajordan@casitamaria.org. You may also provide links to YouTube, and/or Vimeo or other online
location to view work samples. Make sure to provide proper passwords if necessary.
For music samples: please submit one CD with mp4 or mp3 files. Electronic submissions of
mp3 files are accepted as well as links to soundcloud, YouTube, Vimeo, or other online music
sites where the work is displayed.
For images: JPEGs only (maximum resolution 72 dpi, 800 x 600 pixels). Please label file with
your last name.
Literary examples should be a maximum of (1,000 words) in Word or PDF formats.

Applications may be sent by traditional post or electronically. Send traditional mail submissions to:
Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education
Attn: Aisha Jordan / Manager of Visual and Performing Arts
928 Simpson Street 6TH Floor, Bronx, NY 10459

Send electronic submissions to:
ajordan@casitamaria.org
Please put Performing Arts Residency Applicant and (Your Name) in the subject line.

For questions please contact: Aisha Jordan / ajordan@casitamaria.org / 718-589-2230 ext. 6193



PERFORMING ARTS RESIDENCY CALL 2014-15
80 YEARS: EMPOWERING MINDS. IGNITING CREATIVITY.
928 Simpson Street | Bronx, New York 10459 p. 718.589.2230 | f. 718.842.4622 | www.casitamaria.org



CASITA MARIA RESIDENCY SPACES

Space Availability Information
Gallery Main Dependent on
exhibitions

Open space good for small workshops or
presentations
Capacity: 40 depending on Exhibited artworks
Conference Room M-F: 10am 3pm and
6pm 8pm
Sat 10am 2pm OR
2pm 6pm
Carpeted meeting space with tables and chairs
Capacity: 20ppl with tables / 30ppl without tables
Arts Workspace M-F: 10am 3pm and
6pm 8pm
Sat 10am 2pm OR
2pm 6pm
Large stone top tables for art work assembly and
creation, can also be used as an office work space
Capacity: 20 people
Large Meeting Space M-F: 10am 8pm
Sat 10am 2pm OR
2pm 6pm
Open multi-purpose space. Great for larger
meetings and presentations. This space has an
open floor plan with visibility by the 6
th
floor
administrators and passers-by. Capacity 80
Library M-F: 10am 8pm
Sat 10am 2pm OR
2pm 6pm
Small private meeting room with round table and
chairs. Capacity 5
Auditorium M,T,TH,F: 6:30-9pm
Sat: 10am 2pm OR
2pm-6pm
For Saturday
performances: 10am
9pm
Large performance space with theatrical lighting,
sound, and stage. Can seat up to 400 people; is a
multipurpose room with divider wall capability. Stage
is 32 wide and approx. 28 deep. With Mens and
Womens dressing rooms located behind the stage.
use of this space includes the front lobby.
Dance Studio M-F: 6:30pm 9pm
Sat: 10am 2pm OR
2pm 6pm
large dance studio space with wood floor and
mirrors capacity: 50
Cafeteria M-F: 6 - 9pm
Sat 10am 9pm
Only the eating area of this space is available.
There is no access to the kitchen or kitchen items.
Any plates, cups, utensils, ice, catering materials
must be provided separately. Capacity 200
Music Room M,W,F: 6pm 9pm
Sat: 10am 2pm OR
2pm 6pm
Small classroom style space with keyboards and
electric piano and 5 sound proof music rehearsal
rooms.Capacity: 30
*Walk-Throughs are available M-F by appointment only

*Casita can provide a PA system or amp/speaker with microphones upon request. Auditorium space
comes equipped with lighting and sound. Casita will provide each artist with one Audio and visual
technician for one production meeting, one tech and dress rehearsal, and running sound and lights for the
performance date.








PERFORMING ARTS RESIDENCY CALL 2014-15
80 YEARS: EMPOWERING MINDS. IGNITING CREATIVITY.
928 Simpson Street | Bronx, New York 10459 p. 718.589.2230 | f. 718.842.4622 | www.casitamaria.org




PERFORMING ARTS RESIDENCY 2014-15 APPLICATION / PAGE 1 OF 2

DEADLINE: Thursday, July 31, 2014. Any materials submitted with hard copies and CD / DVD must
be received by Casita Maria by Thursday, July 31, 2014 (please note that this is not a postmark
deadline). Electronic submissions must be received by deadline by 11:59 PM that day.

APPLICANT INFORMATION:
First and Last Name
Address (Street)
Address (City) State Zip
Email: Phone:
Website:

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:
Reference #1 First and last name:
Email and/or phone:
Relationship with applicant:
Reference # 2 First and last name:
Email and/or phone:
Relationship with applicant:

RESIDENCY DATES: Please rank the periods in the order of preference (1 most preferable, 5 least
preferable). If you are absolutely unavailable during one of these dates below, please mark it
with an x. You must be available for at least 3 of the dates below to be eligible for the
residency.
____ Monday, November 3, 2014 Friday November 21, 2014* (* Performance date.)
____ Monday, January 12, 2015 Friday, January 30, 2015* (*Performance Date.)
____ Monday, February 23, 2015 Friday, March 13, 2015* (*Performance date)
____ Monday, April 13, 2015 Friday May 1, 2015* (*Performance date)
____ Tuesday, May 26, 2015 Friday June 12, 2015* (*Performance date)



PERFORMING ARTS RESIDENCY CALL 2014-15
80 YEARS: EMPOWERING MINDS. IGNITING CREATIVITY.
928 Simpson Street | Bronx, New York 10459 p. 718.589.2230 | f. 718.842.4622 | www.casitamaria.org




PERFORMING ARTS RESIDENCY 2014-15 APPLICATION / PAGE 2 OF 2

SPACE REQUIREMENTS: This step is to provide general information on the logistical needs for your
proposed project. The final schedule will be determined at time of residency award. Please review the
list of Casita Marias spaces and schedules provided BEFORE checking off the spaces you would
ideally need for rehearsals, events, workshops etc. to complete your project.

__ Gallery Main __ Conference Room __ Arts Workspace __ Large Meeting Space
__ Library __ Auditorium / Theater __ Dance Studio __ Music Room
__Cafeteria

WORK SAMPLES:
Work Sample # 1
Title:
Year:
Link (if applicable):
Description (20 words max):
Work Sample # 2
Title:
Year:
Link (if applicable):
Description (20 words max):
Work Sample # 3
Title:
Year:
Link (if applicable):
Description (20 words max):
SUBMISSION CHECKLIST:
__ 1. Application Form __ 2. Project Proposal __ 3. Artist Statement
__ 4. Narrative / Biography __ 5. Resume __ 6. References
__ 7. Selected Residency Dates __ 8. Rehearsal Space Reqs __ 9. Work Samples