Kaatsbaan Subsidized Residencies

A group of six actors rehearsing a movement sequence in a large studio space

A group of six actors rehearsing a movement sequence in a large studio space

Kaatsbaan Subsidized Residencies

Tivoli, NY, United States


Kaatsbaan residencies are in service of Kaatsbaan's mission to provide opportunities for artists of all genres to create, live, and collaborate in the idyllic countryside of the Hudson Valley. Providing a productive and creative working environment, Kaatsbaan residencies are individually designed between the artists, Kaatsbaan, and partners to fit the needs of the artists or company. Kaatsbaan is a year-round operation. All facilities are heated and air-conditioned.

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120 Broadway
Tivoli, NY 12583
United States

Year Founded
1990
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Embedded in a non-profit inn and retreat center
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Residency Length
5 days - 21 days
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
10
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Acting
Choreography
Dance
Digital Media
Drawing
Ecology
Electronic Arts
Environmental Arts
Environmentalism/Conservation
Fiction
Film
Interdisciplinary Arts
Literature
Literary Nonfiction
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Music
New Genres
Opera
Painting
Performance Art
Philosophy
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Printmaking
Public Art
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Social Practice
Sound Art
Storytelling
Symphony
Theater
Visual Arts
Writing
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
N/A
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Inspiration from natural environment
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Additional Eligibility Information
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
25
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
75
Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
10000
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

$10,000 per week provides exclusive access to state-of-the-art studios, a 160-seat black box theater, 20 guestrooms, kitchen facilities, and a 153-acre campus providing a breathtaking and paradisiacal artistic country home for creative action and achievement. Shared residencies are also sometimes possible.  Please inquire for details. 

Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Full description of accessibility on campus
Accessible seating
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
ADA Compliant
Additional Accessibility Information

The Kaatsbaan studios and theater in the Studio Complex are located on one floor at street level in the historic village of Tivoli, New York. The Studio Complex is fully accessible to those using wheelchairs. There are volunteers present at every performance located at both the front door entrance and within the theater to alert for extra care needs. Kaatsbaan is committed to providing access to its website to people of all abilities. Good-faith efforts to comply with ADA guidelines have been taken, however, if you have any questions or trouble navigating our website, please contact us. 

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Accessibility Contact Name
Olivia Shea
Accessibility Contact Email
info@kaatsbaan.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

All

Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

Some of our grounds are not easily accessible by wheelchair.  One of our kitchens is also not accessible.  

Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Shared bedroom
Accessible Housing
ADA Compliant
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Housing available
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Additional Housing Information
WIFI available in housing
Housekeeping services
Air Conditioned Housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Residents have access to private kitchen
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

Studio 1: With 160 raked seats and room for more, our black-box theater is ready for full productions, open and technical rehearsals, showcases, and works in progress. Music and dance performances, theater productions, film screenings, and storytelling and experimental events have been featured in this space. The performance stage is the size of the Metropolitan Opera’s stage and can be adjusted to need. Includes sprung floor and marley, piano, hook ups to sound system, video monitor, and stage-sized screen.
Dimensions: 60 ft x 65 ft x 24–14 ft (ceiling). Max occupancy: 342.

Studio 2: With an expansive floor drenched in natural day light, Horses Studio (named after the mural that hangs inside) is a dazzling rehearsal space that accommodates all manner of movement and usage. Rehearsals, special events, stagings, and classes are supported. Includes sprung floor and marley, mounted and portable barres, wall mirror, PA system, disco ball, and piano. 
Dimensions: 52 ft x 52 ft x 24–14 ft (ceiling). Max occupancy: 180

Studio 3: Our rehearsal studio is sized for small groups and gatherings on the lower floor next to our dining area and kitchen. Includes mounted and portable barres, wall mirror, piano, PA system, and rehearsal lights.
Dimensions: 37 ft x 33 ft x 9 ft (ceiling). Max occupancy: 99

Additional writing and visual art workspaces are also available.

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Shared Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Theater
Dance Studio With Sprung Floor
Piano
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
ADA Compliant
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
Studio support provided by dedicated tech
Tech hours
On-call Studio support provided
Air Conditioned
Heat and Cool control access