Contemporary Performing Arts Research Residency
Deadline: June 22, 2025
Submission Fee: Free
Eligibility: The residency is open to local and international artists, curators, programmers, writers, researchers and practitioners who practice in contemporary performing arts, at any stage of their career. The residency can accept applications from companies, ensembles, collectives, work groups or duos but can only provide funding, work space, airfare and accommodation (if from overseas) for one (1) person.
About the residency: Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay invites local and international artists, curators, programmers, writers, researchers and practitioners across all disciplines in the performing arts to apply for the Contemporary Performing Arts Research Residency, taking place in Singapore between April and June 2026. In its third edition, the Contemporary Performing Arts Research Residency is an artist capability development programme by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, supported by the National Arts Council, Singapore.
What you get: A stipend of S$2,000 per month (minimum one month, maximum three months) An allowance of up to S$1,000 for research materials or support (subject to approval) Shared-working space for all residents Studio spaces when required Accommodation and international airfare to and from Singapore, if from abroad Resources for organising a public programme (to be further discussed with the residency team) Consultation with the Selection Panel to support and strengthen the research Opportunity to engage with fellow residents for peer feedback and support Programming support in the form of research connections, networking, etc.
