Contemporary Performance Practices is the annual summer intensive training program organized by WaxFactory, a leader in the European and American contemporary performance scenes. They are now accepting applications here: contemporaryperformancepractices.org/apply

Calling all NYC artists heading to Edinburgh Fringe! Expressions of interest are open for the second annual EdFest, a week-long festival of NYC shows heading to Edinburgh Fringe: bit.ly/EdFest26-EOI. Submissions close on May 18 at 11pm EST EdFest will take place at Brooklyn Art Haus, July 14-19.

Join us this Thursday, May 14, at IndieSpace Together! IndieSpace Together is a community-powered space for artists to work, connect, and recharge. RSVP here: forms.gle/2AExEokzwGno... The Flow of the Day 1pm – 5pm | Coworking 5pm – 7pm | Networking + Connection Time Potluck throughout the day

We’re excited to be part of the upcoming A.R.T./New York Community Forum this spring – a gathering designed to bring theatre makers together to reconnect, share resources, and strengthen the networks that support our field. Monday, May 18 1pm-6:30pm Learn more: www.art-newyork.org/community-fo...

We have our final few time slots available at the West Village Rehearsal Co-Op through May 15. If you’re a creative who has morning space needs, we may be a good fit! The WVRC is available at $10/hour. See the calendar and booking information here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

Join us for IndieSpace Together Thursday, May 14 | 1pm-7pm West Village Rehearsal Co-Op RSVP here: forms.gle/edPBPJ1oEB9p... IndieSpace Together is part coworking, part community gathering, part conversation, and fully shaped by the people who show up.

The latest upcoming indie theater shows/productions happening in New York City, submitted by members of the IndieSpace community. Check out this link to see all of these shows, descriptions, and where to get tickets: www.indiespace.org/updates/upco...

Artists aren’t leaving New York because they want to. They’re leaving because the math no longer works. Arun Venugopal explains in the Gothamist how a newly introduced bill in Albany could allow the city and partners to be able to build new artist housing: gothamist.com/news/nyc-aff...

The West Village Rehearsal Co-Op is now available for booking for IndieSpace’s Summer Season: June 15 to August 23, available for just $10/hour. Learn more about the WVRC: indiespace.org/updates/wvrc-june-august2026 View the live availability calendar: indiespace.org/wvrc-summer-2026

We are just a few days away from MAY DAY. Fall of Freedom is organizing artists and institutions to create work such as art, music, plays, exhibitions, comedy, and acts of protest that foreground artistic labor and stand in alignment with immigrants’ rights organizing. Learn more: falloffreedom.com

There are small pockets of time available for rehearsal space rental at the West Village Rehearsal Co-Op from April 28 through May 10. The WVRC is available at $10/hour. See the calendar and booking information here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

Randi Berry and Amy Schwartzman are two of the honorees at the 2026 Brooklyn Arts Awards for their work on the Safety Net Coalition. Learn more about the Brooklyn Arts Awards happening on May 19: BAA2026.eventbrite.com

The latest upcoming indie theater shows/productions happening in New York City, submitted by members of the IndieSpace community. Check out this link to see all of these shows, descriptions, and where to get tickets: www.indiespace.org/updates/upco... The preview image is from the JACK!

What a beautiful day of connection and community! Thank you to the artists and workers who came out and to New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Diya Vij for joining the IndieSpace community at the West Village Rehearsal Co-op. We are excited about your vision for the agency.

Money in Motion with David Thomson, Pam Capalad & Dyalekt is happening this Saturday, April 25, in the Bronx, at Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance from 1-5pm: www.eventbrite.com/e/money-in-m... Money in Motion offers an afternoon of financial workshops designed to empower artists and creatives.

The NYSCA Reserve Fund Grants (RFG) provides grants to NYSCA-funded organizations to establish a reserve fund or build on an existing reserve fund. Learn more here: www.nyfa.org/awards-grant... The deadline to apply is Tuesday, May 5, at 5pm EST.

Franklin Furnace's Jacki Apple Award in Performance and Artist Projects awards $10,000 to a NYC-based performance artist. The award is for a mid or advanced-career artist. For more info, please visit: franklinfurnace.org/jacki-apple-... The 2026 application is open until May 1 at 11:59pm.

If you need rehearsal space at the last minute, the West Village Rehearsal Co-Op may be an option for you. The WVRC is available at $10/hour. We have small pockets of time available over the next couple of weeks. Get the booking info: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

GET PRESS, PEOPLE!

@blackoutpete.bsky.social Get Press Workshop is happening this Sunday, April 19, from 7-9pm EDT. And Pete is offering a discounted ticket of $50 for the IndieSpace community. To register, send an email to [email protected] and mention INDIESPACE to receive the $50 offer.

The latest upcoming indie theater shows/productions happening in New York City, submitted by members of the IndieSpace community. Check out this link to see all of these shows, descriptions, and where to get tickets: www.indiespace.org/updates/upcoming-indie-theater-april-16

We’re happy to share that the new and improved IndieSpace Mental Health Grant Application is open. Learn more and apply for the Mental Health Grant: theindietheatrefundindiespace.submittable.com/submit/7bb6b... Learn more about the changes we made: www.indiespace.org/updates/upda...

You’re invited to attend a press rally happening in Hell’s Kitchen at 2:30pm. Speakers will urge our City Council members to pass Intro 0063-2026. Joel and Melanie will be attending. Join them on Fri, April 17, at 2:30PM on 10th Ave and the NW corner of W 48th St (in front of our future home in HK.

Our friends at JACK had a last-minute cancellation and have a couple of new windows of time and space available for renting from now until the end of May, as well as between Sept 21 and Nov 1. Rental info is here: www.jackny.org/rentals If you’re interested, please reach out to [email protected].

If you need a last-minute rehearsal space, the West Village Rehearsal Co-Op (WVRC) may be an option! We have limited availability due to a couple of last-minute cancellations: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... WVRC is available at $10/hour, with no minimum number of hours required to book.

Pollinator.coop is offering the IndieSpace community the opportunity to participate in a virtual, five-week residency of mutual support this May: pollinator.coop/invitation/0... Enrollment closes Mon, 4/13. 🐝 Pollinator matches participants in a curated cohort of aligned professionals.

The latest upcoming indie theater shows/productions happening in New York City, submitted by members of the IndieSpace community. Check out this link to see all of these shows, descriptions, and where to get tickets: www.indiespace.org/updates/upcoming-indie-theater-april-11

We are thrilled that Diya Vij, Commissioner for the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, will join us at IndieSpace Together on Wed, 4/22. Commissioner Vij will participate in an open conversation with our community from 4-5pm. IndieSpace Together will take place from 1-7pm: forms.gle/DbVoxUpstWKP...

Do you know someone who might be a good fit to join the IndieSpace team? We’re hiring an Administrative Partner who will work full-time, with flexible hours, as a key member of our growing team. The position will be hybrid, with up to three days a week in person: forms.gle/m52FscxwBwUn...

Applications are open for The Democracy Cycle, a commissioning and development program supporting new performing arts works exploring themes relating to the nature, practice, and experience of democracy. Learn more here: pacnyc.org/the-democrac... The deadline to apply is April 28 at 5pm EDT

Looking for a flexible, artist-centered rehearsal or performance space in Brooklyn? CPR - Center for Performance Research in Williamsburg offers two adaptable studios for rehearsals, performances, film shoots, classes, and more. It’s available seven days a week, year-round: www.cprnyc.org/rentals

The next Artist Resource Collective workshop is happening tomorrow that may be helpful for you! Intermediate Investments with Tamara Bates, Financial Coach Wednesday, April 8 | 6 – 7 PM ET Registration: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Need a rehearsal space at the last minute? We may have space for you. WVRC is available at $10/hour, and there is no minimum number of hours to book. See live availability and how to book here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

Lawyers Alliance for New York is offering a free Fiscal Oversight and Legal Compliance Checkup, including a virtual training on April 30 and one-on-one consultations through May 14. Register here: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon... Space is limited, so register soon to secure your spot.

Need press? Have no budget? @blackoutpete.bsky.social's popular workshop will teach you how to do your own press. Sunday, April 19, from 7-9pm EDT. www.petermmarino.com/pressrep Pete's fun, interactive, idea-generating Zoom workshop will empower you to create and send your own press releases.

Call out for the visual artists in our community (or ones you may know). FAB is collaborating with New York Immigration Coalition to host Beyond Borders: Imagining Immigrant Futures, a one night exhibit of artwork by immigrant artists. The open call for artists: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

The latest upcoming indie theater shows/productions happening in New York City, submitted by members of the IndieSpace community. Check out this link to see all of these shows, descriptions, and where to get tickets: www.indiespace.org/updates/upcoming-indie-theater-april-02

The New York City Fringe Festival, @frigidnewyork.bsky.social flagship celebration of indie theater, is back and more vibrant than ever! Happening across 5 venues in Manhattan & Brooklyn. April 1–19. Join for three weeks of unforgettable, boundary-pushing theater: frigid.nyc/festivals/ne...

Join us for IndieSpace Together Again! Wednesday, April 22 | 1pm-7pm West Village Rehearsal Co-Op RSVP here: forms.gle/DbVoxUpstWKP... IndieSpace Together is part coworking, part community gathering, part conversation, and fully shaped by the people who show up. We look forward to seeing you!

SOZO Fellowship is a groundbreaking, six-month virtual coaching program (June–December 2026) designed to equip busy, full-time, mid-career independent artists with the tools to build sustainable, thriving careers. Learn more about the fellowship: www.sozofellowship.com Apply by April 12, 2026.

We have some availability left for our next booking window at the West Village Rehearsal Co-Op! Do you need space to rehearse, write, plan, block, choreograph, design, or do other creative work? Would you like to pay just $10 an hour? Check out our availability: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

The folks at PM Theater wanted to share a message about their space. They are also offering 15% off the IndieSpace community. Availability: Now - Sept 1, 2026 💡 Rep light plot (you’re not lighting from scratch) 🎭 Plays, solo shows, readings, movement, devised chaos, weird experiments welcome

The latest upcoming indie theater shows/productions happening in New York City, submitted by members of the IndieSpace community. The preview image is from FRIGID New York, which is available for rentals. All of the links for tickets are here: www.indiespace.org/updates/upco...

Members of the IndieSpace community are invited to join Pollinator in May! Pollinator is virtual, five-week residency of mutual support with peers from vetted organizations from New York and all over the world. If you’re interested in joining, please go to: pollinator.coop/invitation/0...

Brooklyn Arts Exchange (BAX) is accepting applications for their Artist in Residence (AIR) Program: www.bax.org/artists-in-r... The AIR program centers artists at a generative stage of development, offering time, space, and sustained institutional support. The deadline to apply is April 2.

Submissions are open for the 2025-26 Franklin Furnace FUND for Performance Art. Learn more here: franklinfurnace.org/grants-and-f... The submission deadline is April 1 FUND grants range between $2,000 and $10,000 based on the peer review panel allocation of funding received by Franklin Furnace.

The Exponential Festival will return for its 12th season in 2027. They are accepting applications from performing artists and theatre-makers whose work pushes boundaries, crosses corners, and can be considered experimental, multi-disciplinary, or just plain weird: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

The next round of A Blade of Grass’ Field Funds 2026 *Artist-Led Gatherings* is open. Learn more: www.abladeofgrass.org/field-funds Applications for this round will close on March 30 at 11:59pm EST This round funds artist-led gathering for practitioners to bring groups of 3 or more people together.

A few resources for the community as there are ICE Officers at NYC airports. The graphics shared are from Hands Off NYC. They have a number of helpful resources here: www.handsoffnyc.com/get-involved

The Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants program provides one-time grants of up to $3,000 to professional dancers facing dire financial emergencies, due to the loss or lack of recent/current live performance work, because of circumstances outside of their control: www.nyfa.org/awards-grant...