Blindspot Co-Op Application

Please complete this form to be considered for the 2023 Blindspot Co-Op.

If you have additional questions or need assistance, email us at info@blindspotcollective.org.

Blindspot Collective seeks applications from local performing artists to participate in the Blindspot Co-Op, our inaugural artist residency. Each selected project will be provided with up to 80 hours of rehearsal space to create, refine, or investigate new work. In addition to rehearsal space, Blindspot Collective can provide administrative support, including meeting rooms and collaborative workspace with wifi. Artists will retain full control and ownership of their projects, though developmental feedback and mentorship may be provided if desired.

Participating artists will have the opportunity to convene and collaborate with one another, and present their "work-in-process" for the community at the culmination of their residency. Projects do not need to be traditional plays or musicals (although they could be). Blindspot Collective believes theater is an inclusive term that can also include physical theater, circus, puppetry, music, dance theater, documentary theater, and other forms that are still being defined or don't yet exist.

Applications will be reviewed by a panel of local stakeholders and 4-6 projects will be selected based on their individual needs and schedules. Residencies are anticipated to begin on or around May 1, 2023 with space available through the end of the calendar year.

Please note: there is no application fee to be considered. Additionally, only artists based in the San Diego-Tijuana region shall be considered because housing and travel accommodations are not available.

If accommodations may be made to make applying more accessible, please contact us so that we may provide additional support. For example, individuals are welcome to record a video addressing the questions in the application rather than relying on written language.

Should you have any questions or need more information, please email us at info@blindspotcollective.org

Applications are due by 11:59pm on Sunday, April 2nd. Submissions after this date will be considered if space is available.

Name*

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Email*

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Phone Number*

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Preferred Method of Contact*

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Date of Birth*

All applicants must be 18 or older

Pronouns*

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Mailing Address*

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Please provide a brief artistic bio. (100-200 words)*

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Project Title*

a temporary or working title is acceptable

Project Description (150-300 words)*

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Describe your artistic goals or the primary ideas/questions you are hoping to investigate with this developmental period. (100-150 words)*

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How does this project, its audience, or the participating artists align with the intentions of Blindspot Collective to serve communities that have been historically excluded? (100-150 words)*

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If granted access to rehearsal space for 80 hours, how would you use that time? (100-150 words)*

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Relatedly, when in the calendar year would you wish to have that time and how would you want to structure it? (For example, how many hours a day over what period of time.)*

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What might a public presentation of ‘work-in-process’ look like for this project? (50-100 words)*

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Would you be interested in receiving creative feedback from Blindspot Collective staff during this developmental period?*

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If there were an opportunity to do so, would you be interested in collaborating with Blindspot Collective to fully produce this project in the future?*

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Are you interested in receiving mentorship or other kinds of direct support during this residency period? If so, describe the kind of guidance you are seeking.

What questions or suggestions would you like to pose to Blindspot Collective as we consider ways of supporting new work development by local artists in San Diego?

Optional: please feel free to include a resume, CV, or work sample if desired.

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This is not required, but we encourage you to include any additional materials that might provide insight to you, your artistry, or project.

Optional: link to video work sample or personal website.

This is also not required, but we are happy to review anything that might provide additional context for you, your work, or the project you have proposed.