Unrehearsed (Virtual) Artist Residency Program

Cartoon by Veena Basavarajaiah. The artist uses illustrations to address issues of the art world through the insta profile @cartoon_natyam

Nava has been facilitating the Unrehearsed Artist Residency Program, a virtual program that funds and supports South Asian dance and movement artists from many different backgrounds, genres, and identities. Many of these artists are challenging the status quo, which often prevents us from witnessing certain stories or points of view. The artists self-define what challenging the status quo means to them and then show up with their art in the most beautiful, deep, and personal ways.

We have just closed our applications for the 2025 cohort, and are currently in the review process. Follow us on Instagram for updates!

For more information on the format of the Residency program, please see this document.

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