ACE (Asheville/Chicago Exchange) Choreographic Fellowship

Available to established Chicago area choreographers and dancemakers, awardees receive the rare opportunity of uninterrupted time and space to create their next great work, along a variety of supportive financial benefits. The length of the residency is one to two weeks, and the choreographer can be joined by 3-5 dancers/collaborators. There is no expectation of producing any specific work or material. However, during the ACE Fellowship, artists are invited to engage with the regional community in a variety of ways. During the residency, there may be a Meet the Artists event, or other opportunities for the Chicago-based artists to interact and exchange time and talent with members of the local arts community. Trillium Arts acts as a facilitator for this “Exchange” portion of ACE, providing suggestions for pairings and introductions as necessary. Beyond any selected engagements, this is a self-directed program, and the artists determine the specific ways to use their residency time.

Access to studio space to create new work, Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support, Inspiration from natural environment, Inspiration from cultural context, Professional development support and/or trainings, Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations, Opportunities to collaborate with local or regional artists/arts organizations, Opportunities for work with the local community, Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work

Artists of various disciplines (writers, photographers, visual artists, choreographers) at any stage of their careers are invited to apply. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.