• THREAD 2023

    Theatre Horizon Residency for Educational Artistic Development
  • What is THREAD?

    Theatre Horizon’s Residency for Norristown Artists Program, THREAD, has been established to support the creation, development, production, and presentation of one Norristown-based artist of any discipline. THREAD accepts applications in all creative fields: including but not limited to THEATRE ARTS, DANCE, VISUAL ARTS, WRITING, MUSIC, AND PERFORMANCE.

    THREAD aims to strengthen the fibers that bind, bridge, and build the emergence and retention of local talent. We hope to support the overarching objective of making Norristown a leader in our region’s arts ecosystem, making Norristown a destination for prospective artists, and amplifying the work of artists of color from within the Norristown community. From conversations with community stakeholders, we have learned there is currently a gap in residency opportunities and professional development for Norristown-raised and/or -based artists.

    The selected artist will receive: a $3000 stipend; access to Theatre Horizon’s physical and virtual spaces; and Marketing, Fundraising, and/or Artistic consultations from Theatre Horizon staff. The residency will culminate in a public event to showcase the artistic talents that exist within our Norristown community. 

    Eligibility: 

    Eligible applicants to THREAD 2023 must meet the following criteria:

    Be 17 or older
    Be Norristown-based 
    Priority will be given to Black and Latinx  Norristown residents

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  • Historically Excluded Communities

    THREAD aims to strengthen the fibers that bind, bridge, and build the emergence and retention of local talent. We hope to support the overarching objective of making Norristown a leader in our region’s arts ecosystem, making Norristown a destination for prospective artists, and amplifying the work of artists of color from within the Norristown community. From conversations with community stakeholders, we have learned there is currently a gap in residency opportunities and professional development for Norristown-raised and/or -based artists. Norristown is comprised of 70% Black and Brown people. The intention of THREAD is to create an opportunity for these historically excluded communities and reflect the makeup of Norristown. Therefore, priority will be given to Black and Latinx residents of Norristown.

  • Tell us more about you and your art...

    For the following questions you may answer by typing text in the fields below, or you can make a short video (no more than 3 minutes long) to answer the question. If submitting a video, please provide a link to the video in the answer field. Each question should be a separate video/link. Links should be for Google Drive, YouTube, or Vimeo files.
  • Adjudication Process: Each application will receives a numerical score between 1 and 5 based on the panel’s assessment of each of the following components:

    The 5 C's:

    Criteria - Norristown Based. Priority will be given to Black and Latinx residents of Norristown

    Creativity - Have you identified a unique artistic opportunity?

    Context - What is the story behind your art, or the story you seek to tell?

    Connection - What is your personal and/or artistic connection to Norristown?

    Culmination -  What type of public presentation and/or culminating event would you use the allotted funds and support for?

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