The Center at West Park
Presents

APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED.
Thank you to everyone who Submitted.

This year we received over 50 submissions from diverse artists all over New York City and are blown away by the content and quality of work samples that have been submitted.

Our curators are currently reading all applications and are aiming to make final selections by July 7th.

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The EVOLUTION FESTIVAL will present four original works of theater, dance, music, and interdisciplinary performance by NYC-based artists from September 4 to October 1, 2023, at The Center at West Park in New York City.

We are seeking existing works in progress that are ready to share with audiences but have not yet had a world premiere. Works should be evening-length: at least 45 minutes and not more than two hours.

Artists from historically underrepresented communities, including Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, and People of Color,  LGBTQ+ folx, and people with disabilities are enthusiastically invited to apply. Above all, we are looking for fresh, urgent, personal work that won’t leave you alone. 

Each artist will receive:

• Three performances in The Center at West Park’s Sanctuary Space

• Free and subsidized rehearsal space in Summer and Fall 2023

• A performance fee of $1,200

• A split of the box office after fee recoupment

• Technical support, including a stage manager/board operator and technical director during the residency week

• Ticketing management by CWP staff

• Front of house staffing, including box office management and ushers

• Promotional support, including website listing, press release feature, dedicated e-blasts and social media posts, and consultation on other marketing strategy

• Photography and videography for performances 

THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS

The Evolution Festival is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

The Evolution Festival is supported, in part by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with The City Council.

We would also like to thank and acknowledge our donors for their generous support of The Evolution Festival and our programming year-round.