Regional Creative Incubators are curated by the Velocity curatorial team through open application. They will review each application and score proposals using the below criteria, with scores from strongly meets criteria – somewhat meets criteria – does not meet criteria. 

The highest scoring applications will be advanced to a discussion stage, where the panel will curate four projects for the program from the West Coast Region. Beyond scoring, the curators’ will be selecting based on what three pieces together create a varied and exciting collection of works for the event.

Further Clarifications: 

Within Criteria 1 –

• “available for all dates” – We mean that you are available to be present either physically or in some cases virtually for the entire duration of the dates listed. Selected applicants will set their rehearsal schedule during the residency, but they must be available for all meetings, technical/dress rehearsals and performances. 
• “New work” – this does not have to be a brand new idea that you have never explored in your work, but there should be something clearly distinct and new about the proposal. 

Within Criteria 2 – 

• “Artistic Excellence” – Artistic excellence is seen in those who bring curiosity and rigor to their work, have a process for refining their work, seek influence, and pursue feedback to improve their craft.

Within Criteria 5 –

• “Feasibility” – OUT THERE performances take place in October, in a live theater context. We encourage you to think expansively about what your piece can be, but your proposal will be strongest if you articulate and help us understand how this proposal will exist within this context, and consider what is achievable given the resources and timeline. 

Late Winter – Applications Launch

Late Spring – Artists are informed of the panels decision

Early Summer – Artists are announced

July – Residency

October – Performance