Black Futures

A bald, Black trans masc person is reaching outward from the bottom of a Chinese pole. They are performing on a blue mat and the back wall of the room he's in is covered in a flowing curtain-like material.

A bald, Black trans masc person is reaching outward from the bottom of a Chinese pole. They are performing on a blue mat and the back wall of the room he's in is covered in a flowing curtain-like material.

A bald, Black trans masc person is climbing a Chinese pole. The back wall of the room he's in is covered in a flowing curtain-like material.

A bald, Black trans masc person is climbing a Chinese pole. The back wall of the room he's in is covered in a flowing curtain-like material.

A bald, Black trans masc person is lifting up a full body mirror and looking into it. He is wearing a green sweater and jeans.

A bald, Black trans masc person is lifting up a full body mirror and looking into it. He is wearing a green sweater and jeans.

Two Black people are hugging. They are standing on an ornamental rug and the back wall is covered in a flowing curtain-like material.

Two Black people are hugging. They are standing on an ornamental rug and the back wall is covered in a flowing curtain-like material.

A group of people are dancing on stage in two concentric circles. The inner circle is wearing blue Afro-cuban attire and the outer group is wearing red Afro-cuban attire. The backdrop of the stage is colored with blue lighting.

A group of people are dancing on stage in two concentric circles. The inner circle is wearing blue Afro-cuban attire and the outer group is wearing red Afro-cuban attire. The backdrop of the stage is colored with blue lighting.

A group of people are standing on a stage wearing colorful, traditional Afro-cuban clothing. They are dancing and moving to the right of the stage. The backdrop of the stage is colored with orange and yellow lighting.

A group of people are standing on a stage wearing colorful, traditional Afro-cuban clothing. They are dancing and moving to the right of the stage. The backdrop of the stage is colored with orange and yellow lighting.

A group of people are standing on a stage wearing colorful, traditional Afro-cuban clothing. There is a woman in a blue outfit dancing in the center. The backdrop of the stage is colored with red and blue lighting.

A group of people are standing on a stage wearing colorful, traditional Afro-cuban clothing. There is a woman in a blue outfit dancing in the center. The backdrop of the stage is colored with red and blue lighting.

Black person wearing black stands with hands about face level. They are communicating using ASL

Black person wearing black stands with hands about face level. They are communicating using ASL

Group of people gazing at photos hung on a brick wall.

Group of people gazing at photos hung on a brick wall.

In a crowd of people, a Black non-binary person with locs stands with flowers in his hands. He is smiling.

In a crowd of people, a Black non-binary person with locs stands with flowers in his hands. He is smiling.

Two Black people, wearing black, embracing.

Two Black people, wearing black, embracing.

Black non-binary person with locs is wearing black and dancing. Their arms are on an angle and they are in a semi-crouched position.

Black non-binary person with locs is wearing black and dancing. Their arms are on an angle and they are in a semi-crouched position.

Group of people on a grey dance floor with their knees bent in a semi-crouched position.

Group of people on a grey dance floor with their knees bent in a semi-crouched position.

Black Futures logo that reads "Black Futures" in black

Black Futures logo that reads "Black Futures" in black

Black Futures logo that reads "Black Futures" in yellow

Black Futures logo that reads "Black Futures" in yellow

Black Futures

San Francisco, CA, United States

Zaccho Dance Theatre’s Black Futures Artist in Residence Program is open to diverse voices, emerging and established, called to express the Black experience through an arts practice that inspires dialogue and builds community. Our goal is to support Black performing artists at all points of their process and to give them an opportunity to conduct in depth research without the pressure of presenting a completed work by the end of the residency.



Black Futures is proudly funded by the City of San Francisco’s Dream Keeper Initiative and administered by the Mayor’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development.

Individuals and collaborative teams selected for the Black Futures residency program will receive:

  • A $6,000 stipend which can be used how the resident sees fit.
  • $2,500 to support the production of your work during the residency or to host an in-person engagement event for the Bayview community (eg, work-in-progress presentation, artist Q&A with talkback).
  • Up to 100 hours of free rehearsal space at Zaccho Studio in San Francisco.
  • A $1,000 stipend to a mentor of your choice to support you during your residency.
  • Social media and marketing support.
  • Additional professional development workshops to assist you with the creation of your required community engagement event, budgeting, grant writing, and brand asset creation.
  • Additional resident gatherings geared towards sharing artistic practice, ideas around collaboration, and holistic approaches to well-being.
Contact

1777 Yosemite Ave #330
San Francisco, CA 94124
United States

Year Founded
2021
Context
Urban
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (no housing)
Community-engaged
Research
Experiential
Residency Length
9 months
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
4
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
May apply as a team
Discipline
Interdisciplinary Arts
Playwriting
Acting
Choreography
Dance
Performance Art
Theater
Music
Opera
Symphony
Sound Art
Storytelling
Companions
N/A
Country of Residence
Only open to artists based in country the program is located
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Emerging
Mid-career
Established
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Give artist talk or presentation
How does your residency program support artists?
Unstructured time
Unrestricted funding
Art production support
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Access to training on new artistic techniques and/or apprenticeship
Professional development support and/or trainings
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Additional Eligibility Information

** Applications are accepted annually in August for residencies that take place from October to June.

Eligibility: Theater, dance, and interdisciplinary artists, as well as collaborative teams who identify as Black, African, African American, or of African descent. Both emerging and established artists are welcome to apply. Artists should have at least three years of professional work in their field. Applicants must live in the Bay Area and preference will be given to residents of San Francisco.



Selection Process: An interdisciplinary selection committee will consider applications for the residencies. There will be careful consideration when selecting artists who represent a diverse set of disciplines, experiences, and ideas.



Application Process: Submit all materials requested in the Google Form linked to on the Zaccho webpage.

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
4
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
33
Artist Stipend
6000
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
2500
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

$2500 - Funding to support the production of your work during the residency or to host an in-person engagement event for the Bayview community (eg, work-in-progress presentation, artist Q&A with talkback).

$1000 - Funding for a mentor of your choice to support you during your residency.

 

Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Orientation upon arrival
Captions for videos
Links to resources, effective practices, grievance procedures, etc.
ASL interpretation
Written and or hard copies of text being presented
High contrast, clear way-finding and/or signage
Accessible seating
Staff/volunteer reading information aloud
Staff/volunteer giving directions
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
ADA Compliant
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
No housing accommodations available
Accessibility Contact Name
Jessica Bailey
Accessibility Contact Email
jessica@zaccho.org
Type of Housing
No housing provided
Accessible Housing
N/A
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
N/A
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Dance Studio With Sprung Floor
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
ADA Compliant
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
On-call Studio support provided