Artist-In-Residence Program
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The artist-in-residence program supports artists in both the exploration of new frontiers and in the creation of new work. The Momentary invites artists working across disciplines to Bentonville, Arkansas, to work alongside a world-class support team of producers, preparators, and curators as they explore, experiment, research, and develop new work. As the Momentary grows as a welcoming hub that gathers and celebrates local heroes and international stars, we invite you to get to know the art of this moment.
The program is currently invitation only.
Find out more about our past artists-in-residence or check out our calendar for information on studio visits, artist conversations, and showcases of works-in-progress.
CURRENT ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE
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Justin Cabrillos
July 25 — August 7, 2024
Justin Cabrillos is a choreographer, artist, and writer based in Brooklyn. His work has been commissioned by The Chocolate Factory Theater, Danspace Project, and the IN>TIME Series in Chicago. Cabrillos has presented work at the Cultural Center of Chicago, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Roulette, Movement Research at Judson Church, and Links Hall in Chicago. He has had residencies at Movement Research, Ucross, Yaddo, Zero Point Berlin in Germany, The Center for Performance Research, and the Momentary in Arkansas. He was a 2016 danceWEB scholar at ImPulsTanz in Vienna under the mentorship of Tino Seghal and a recipient of a Greenhouse grant from the Chicago Dancemaker’s Forum. As a performer, he is currently working with Ursula Eagley, and he has worked with Jen Rosenblit, Julie Mayo, Every House Has a Door, and Jeremy Shaw. He holds an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and an MA in English literature from the University of Washington, Seattle. He teaches Literature, Composition, and Creative Writing at Borough of Manhattan Community College.
While in residence, Justin will be staging his latest solo performance, Unnamed.
Unnamed investigates emotional intensities. This solo hosts a barrage of emotions and conjures Nicholas Cage’s outbursts in a single body, in order to unravel the social rules for emotional expression. In a memorable scene in the movie Vampire’s Kiss Cage yells at his therapist over a disagreement about filing papers. He yells, “What could be easier. It’s simple: A, B, C, D…” proceeding to recite the entire alphabet, as he violently flings his arms. Inspired by Cage’s outbursts, the piece puts emotions and contradictory ideas in conflict with their physical expression. In the piece, audiences are invited to inhabit a vast emotional landscape contained in a single body; names or gestures distinguishing one emotion from the next, no longer apply.
FUTURE ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE
There are no upcoming Artists-in-Residence.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How are artists selected?
Artists are chosen by a selection committee comprised of Momentary and Crystal Bridges staff members.
What kind of artists does the Momentary feature?
We invite artists from all disciplines, including but not limited to visual, performing, and culinary artists.
Can I apply? Is there an open application process?
Currently there is not an open application process.
How long is the typical residency?
Residencies range from six weeks to three months.
Is there public presentation expected as part of the residency?
The residency is process-based rather than product-based with artists not expected to complete projects while in residence. The artist can determine whether or not a public presentation will be conducted as part of their residency. Artists will be asked to have an open studio for the general public.
Are artists expected to cover travel and housing expenses?
Housing for all artists in residence is provided, as well as travel expenses.
Does the Momentary provide supplies?
A limited amount of supplies is provided, arranged with the artists beforehand.
Will there be a private studio?
Yes, artists will have access to a dedicated studio located in the Momentary.
Does the program accommodate family or pets?
The artist-in-residence program is a working community of professional artists and art space. We cannot accommodate family members or friends of invited guests, for either overnight stays or meals. Service animals are the animals allowed to accompany the artists.
What can artists do when they’re not working?
The Momentary is right in the heart of Bentonville! When artists aren’t working, there is an abundance of restaurants, museums, performing arts centers, and hiking and biking trails to discover in Northwest Arkansas.
Artists will receive a welcome packet and guide to the area upon arrival. Our artist liaison will be able to supply information and recommendations for activities around town.