Base Residency

The Base Residency exists to support movement-based artists taking experimental approaches to performance—artists who are asking ambitious questions, taking creative risks, and pushing their practice in new directions.

Through two weeks of unrestricted studio access, opportunities to share work in process with the public, and production, marketing, and administrative support, the residency creates the conditions for artists to deepen their practice on their own terms. Out-of-town artists receive travel and lodging support, and all residents receive a $2,000 artist fee. At a time when dedicated space and time for artistic inquiry is increasingly rare, the Base Residency invests in artists. Since 2016, more than 40 artists have participated, helping shape an evolving national community committed to experimentation, artistic inquiry, and process-driven work. Meet Base Residency Alumni here.

2026-2027

Curated by Berette S Macaulay and Juliana F. May, the 2026–2027 Base Residency will support seven artists/groups (four local and three national) through two-week immersive residencies at Base between January and August 2027.

Applications open August 10, 2026 and close September 10, 2026. Learn more about the Base Residency application, and reference our FAQ’s. Have more questions about the program and application process? Reach out to tariq@thisisbase.org.

2025-2026

Curated by Parisa Ghaderi, Joseph Hernandez, and Keyes Wiley, the 2025–2026 Base Residency offers six artists—three from the Seattle area and three from beyond—two weeks of immersive creative time at Base between January and July 2026. Each residency concludes with an Entry Point, where artists open their process and connect with the community. 

The Bonnies | Kaitlin McCarthy + Jenny Peterson (SEA) 
January 19 - February 1 | Entry Point: January 31

Nakisa Dehpanah (SEA)
February 16 - March 1 | Entry Point: February 28

Juliana F. May (NY)
March 16 - March 29 | Entry Point: March 21

Stasia Coup | Artie Thomas (SEA)
May 4 - May 17 | Entry Point: May 16

slowdanger | anna thompson + taylor knight (MD)
May 25 - June 7 | Entry Point: June 6

Ajani Brannum (LA)
July 6 - July 19 | Entry Point: July 18

The 2025-26 Base Residency Program is made possible in part through generous support from the Glenn Kawasaki Foundation, The Morgan Fund, Norcliffe Foundation, Vogt Family Foundation and supporters of Base’s Flourish campaign.