Habitat Contemporary gallery is committed to an environment that bridges cultural arts and community. With this in mind we are pleased to offer a performance art residency.

Mission: Our mission is to create and encourage an interdisciplinary arts experience for Kansas City community audiences.

Performance Art Residency:

• participating resident artists will earn 100% of their ticket sales. We understand the financial challenges that many artists face, and we want to ensure that our program provides a sustainable income for the artists who participate. This program is designed to support the local arts community, while also fostering greater equity and inclusion in the arts industry

• The residency program will take place at Leedy Voulkos Art Center, which has outstanding acoustics and a vast performance space. Scheduling dates are subject to approval of the art center.

• Each performance artist can determine the length of residency they feel will benefit their discipline, concerts can extend to a one-night performance, or a three to six concert series.

• Performance artist are responsible for sourcing their own ticket sales.

* Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility are core values that we uphold in our performance art residency program, and we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all emerging artists. We are proud of the collaboration between Habitat Contemporary Gallery and The Wires Alternative String Duo, who share commitment to these values.

History:

The program began with The Wires Alternative String Duo, as our first performance art residence, during the summer of 2022. The first concert was held on August 13th, 2022. They committed to six concert series thereafter. Each concert coincided with the closing receptions of Habitat Contemporary Gallery, and they composed new songs inspired by visual artists being exhibited through the gallery. After their residency ended, they felt so strongly that the benefits of this program should live on, and help raise other artists in this field, that they partnered with Habitat Contemporary Gallery to steward the program.

Please click the submit button to begin your journey. Submissions are reviewed by the performance Art Board and are subject to approval. Applicants will be notified by email if their submissions are accepted.