North Carolina Choreographic Fellowships

Stewart Owen Dance doing a lift outdoors

Stewart Owen Dance doing a lift outdoors

The Red Barn Studio

The Red Barn Studio

North Carolina Choreographic Fellowships

A North Carolina Choreographic Fellowship (NCCF) in Dance provides immersive creative time and space to select North Carolina based dance artists.

Launched in 2023, and available to North Carolina choreographers and dancemakers, awardees receive the rare opportunity of uninterrupted time and space in an inspiring setting to create their next great work, along with a variety of supportive financial benefits.

The length of the Fellowship is seven to nine days and the choreographer can be joined by 1-4 additional dancers/collaborators. Due to shifts in funding, we will support up to three Fellowships either in late August-September 2025, or late May-June 2026. Specific dates WITHIN those timeframes can be somewhat flexible. Priority for NCCF awardees is given to artists who are at a catalytic point in their artistic career and are actively incubating a new project for future public presentation.

Fellowship Benefits Include:

  • $1,000 honorarium
  • Private lodging for up to five artists in a combination of the Trillium Arts Artist Suite and other cabins that are within walking distance. Trillium is located in a beautiful setting on 22 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Mars Hill, NC (30 minutes north of Asheville).
  • Rehearsal space in the Red Barn Studio at Odonata Farm
  • Welcome dinner with your hosts
  • Per diems for up to five artists
  • Shared use of the grounds, including firepit, hot tub and waterfall area
  • Use of a variety of supplies and onsite creative spaces that include a contemplation gazebo
Contact
Year Founded
2020
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Residency Length
7 days - 9 days
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
1
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Choreography
Dance
Companions
Pets (Non-service animals)
Country of Residence
Only open to artists based in country the program is located
Family Friendly
Residents granted leave during residency
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Stage of Career
Mid-career
Established
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for the public
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Unstructured time
Unrestricted funding
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Inspiration from natural environment
Professional development support and/or trainings
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities for work with the local community
Additional Eligibility Information

Who is eligible? Choreographers who have been residents in the state of North Carolina for at least one year are eligible. Choreographers at any stage of their careers are invited to apply. There is no application fee.

Timeline: For the 2025-2026 cycle, an open call application process for North Carolina based choreographers will begin on March 1, 2025. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 11:59pm EST. This is a firm deadline. Late or incomplete applications will be disqualified and will not be considered.

A panel will review all the applications with a priority based on artistic merit. The awarded artists will be notified by late May 2025.  NCCF residencies will take place during either August 15-September 30, 2025 or during May 23 – June 30. 2026.

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
3
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
25
Artist Stipend
1000
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Materials in large print
Written and or hard copies of text being presented
Staff/volunteer reading information aloud
Staff/volunteer giving directions
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Additional Accessibility Information

The private apartment is wheelchair accessible.

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Housing available off campus
Accessibility Contact Name
Heather Hartley
Accessibility Contact Email
heather@trilliumartsnc.org
Other Services/Aids Offered in Residency + Other Programming

Trillium strives to adapt to the needs of the artists.

How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

limited. Rugged terrain

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

The rehearsal studio is located in the second floor hayloft of a barn, so special accomodations would be made. 

Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
Inaccessible
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
WIFI available in housing
Air Conditioned Housing
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Residents have access to private kitchen
Additional Meals Information
Vegan meal options can be requested
Vegetarian meal options can be requested
Gluten-free meal options can be requested
Kosher and halal options can be requested
Food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated
Snack and beverage provided
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Computer and internet connection provided in studio area (private)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Special Equipment
Shared Studios
Dance Studio With Sprung Floor
Easels
Large Sinks
Washer And Dryer
Tablesaw
Wood Vises And Wood Working Table
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff