About the Open Call

The 2026-27 D.E.A.R. program offers residencies from July 2026 through December 2027. Priority is given to artistic quality, projects needing multi-day technical setups (such as large physical sets or complex electronic audio/projections), and artists from culturally diverse perspectives or those without significant institutional support.

What is Offered

Access to the Ensemble Studio and Fabrication Shop, including technical equipment and facilities for development of multidisciplinary work.

Requirements

Priority given to multidisciplinary projects requiring complex installations and continuous studio access. Applicants should be artists whose work is not currently receiving significant institutional support.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted through the online application form at https://dresherensemble.org/dear-application-form/. Information sessions are held in March 2026 via Zoom and in-person.