2027 Arts Complex Creates: New Works Incubator
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The New Works Incubator is designed to support the creation, development and presentation of new works.
Challenging Performance Norms: Recipients of the New Works Incubator award will challenge traditional performance norms by pushing creative boundaries and adding a unique voice. It encourages artists to experiment with new ideas and forms, creating innovative and groundbreaking works that stand out.
Opportunities for Community Engagement: New Works Incubator projects are expected to have community engagement activities (events, workshops, mentorship, performances). This Incubator is designed to be a dynamic and inclusive platform that nurtures creativity, fosters collaboration, and engages the community in meaningful ways.
Individual award amounts of up to $25,000.
Eligibility
- Programs must take place at the Arts Complex.
- New projects/projects in development only
- Open to individual artists, artist collectives and organizations in Colorado and nationally.
- At least 3-4 years demonstrable experience developing new and original works
- If you have received a New Works Incubator award from Denver Arts & Venues, you are not eligible again for 2 cycles. For example, if you were awarded a 2026 New Works Incubator award, you may apply again during the 2029 cycle.
- Individuals applying for a solo project are eligible. However, please note that we will weight collaborative projects higher.
- If this project is receiving Arts & Venues support in 2027 via another grant opportunity, the project is not eligible for the New Works Incubator funding as well.
- Arts Complex Resident Companies may not apply for this opportunity.
Recipient Requirements
- Enter a grant agreement and booking agreement with Denver Arts & Venues.
- Public presentation of new work in development
- Provide opportunities for community engagement in the creative process. This can include open rehearsals, classes, artist talks and workshops.
- A majority of the community engagement opportunities must take place at the Arts Complex.
- All ticketing must be hosted on the AXS.com platform with a portion of tickets included in our Pay What You Wish ticketing program.
- Final report at conclusion of residency
- Credit Arts & Venues on all marketing assets and in future presentations of the work supported by this residency.
- If based outside of the Denver metro area, awarded entity will be responsible for arranging their own travel & lodging.
Only complete applications will be reviewed and scored. Applications with missing information will be considered ineligible.
Selection will be based on applicant score, and in instances where there is a tie, the selection committee will prioritize a local applicant.