Artist in Residency

Supporting Artists

Nurturing Local Talent in Vacaville's Performing Arts Scene

The OSV Artist in Residency program (AIR) is a vehicle for artistic innovation in Vacaville. This one of a kind program in our community supports local performing artists in the development of new work. The selected cohort of resident artists will benefit from an array of resources including, professional mentorship in various areas of production, rehearsal space, and generous stipend. The residency culminates with a public performance on stage at Journey Downtown Theater, where resident artists have the opportunity to share their new work with the community.

OSV will be accepting applications year round.
For more information please email our Vice President of Development, Angela Arteritano

Artist in Residency Application

AIR Application

The OSV Artist in Residency Program (AIR) is a vehicle for artistic innovation in Vacaville. This one-of-a-kind program in our community supports local performing artists in the development of new work. The selected cohort of resident artists will benefit from an array of resources including, professional mentorship in various areas of production, rehearsal space (when needed), and a generous stipend. The residency culminates with a public performance on stage at Journey Downtown Theater, where resident artists will have the opportunity to share their new work with the community.

OSV accepts applications on an ongoing basis for this opportunity, so we encourage artists to apply anytime. For questions, please email our Vice President of Development Angela Arteritano at [email protected]

Eligibility requirements:

The residency is open to any performing artist or art organization/performing company of various artistic disciplines, included but not limited to dance, music, theater, interdisciplinary arts, etc. Eligible artists must be in Vacaville for most of the duration of the residency and need to show prove of artistic engagement in our local community. This is an opportunity for professional artists to create new work and nurture innovation in our artistic ecosystem, therefore eligible artists are required a minimum of three years of professional experience. Applications will be evaluated by a panel of professionals in the field, taking into account basic requirements, project scope, experience, among other criteria.

Application Process:

Fill the application form.
Submit supporting documentation:
- CV or resume of the main artist. Include short bios of any collaborators.
- Link to 2-3 video work samples (max 10 minutes total).
- Link to 3-5 high resolution photos (300dpi).

Awarded Artists Receive:

weekly 1 hour mentorship meetings with our program director. this meetings could range from rehearsal observations and creative feedback to production assistance and beyond.
An artist stipend provided by OSV.
A food and beverage stipend at Journey Downtown.
Studio space of up to 5 hours / week at Journey Downtown Theater (if needed) please note these hours need to be scheduled ahead of time, and is subject to availability. No tech available.
A tech rehearsal to be scheduled by OSV the week prior to the performance.
Final Performance at Journey Downtown Theater. 20-35 min performance time per artist.
Professional Video documentation of their work.

for questions please email [email protected].

On Stage Vacaville (OSV) is a Non-Profit 501©3 organization dedicated to the promotion, support, development and growth of Arts Appreciation and Programming for the Vacaville community.

The On Stage Vacaville board is dedicated to maintaining legacy relationships, and creating opportunities for new and underrepresented audiences and performers to participate in the arts.

On Stage Vacaville is a volunteer run organization located in the rural city of Vacaville in California’s agricultural central valley. The theater was established as part of the city’s economic development effort to draw new businesses. For years theater audiences were mostly from the upper socioeconomic class. In 2011, On Stage Vacaville began a focused effort to sponsor and/or co-produce programs that would appeal to the broader community and underrepresented individuals. Our programs have drawn disabled adults and youth, low income youth with an interest in music, school children, and non-typical theater-goers who have an interest in an educational topic that is offered through performance.

Company Name / Organization (When Applicable)

Name of Applicant

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Artist Statement. this is your opportunity to share more about you and your work with us, what your artistic inquiry looks like, mediums you utilize, methods of practice, specific processes, and more importantly why you make the work you make.

Project Description. Please utilize this opportunity to share with us an overview of your proposed project. How do you envision the project taking place? do you have collaborators, performers, actors involved in your work? and to what capacity are they engaging in the development of the work? please make sure to share any topics, conceptual framework, and any specifics of your proposed artistic inquiry for this residency. what specific elements do you intend to explore and/or develop during the residency?

Please describe how this residency could impact your artistic development, and why is this opportunity important for you at this time in your career.

Please describe your vision for your final 20-35 min performance. Every resident will have the opportunity to present up to 35 mins of the work they developed in the residency, this sharing component may range from a work in progress to a fully finished work. Please share what are your plans for the production of this performance, and what you envision presenting. for example: a ballet company's artistic director may be developing a new original full length contemporary ballet during the residency, and decides to present a 30 min fragment consistet of pieces from both the 1st and 2nd Act.

Residents are required to assist in the production and marketing of the final residency performance. please describe your experience producing your work and what community outreach activities would you plan to conduct in order to promote your new project. The residency relies on ticket sales and donations to provide funding to the artists and sustain the costs of the program, please let us know how you can assist us in bringing audiences to the theater.

Pilot Program

Our pilot program culminated in a successful world premiere of an award winning multidisciplinary work – “Markme On Stage” by Angela Arteritano that occurred Febuary 4th, 2023. The work featured internationally acclaimed flamenco artists, a culinary experience, interactive art on stage, a film screening, live music, and dance production. The residency supported the development of this innovative artistic project, and we are excited to continue supporting the evolution of performing arts in Vacaville through this residency program.

Resident Artists Receive

Nurture, Inspire, Empower: The Artist Experience

Weekly 1 hour mentorship meetings with our program director. This meeting can range from rehearsal observations and creative feedback, to production assistance and beyond.
An artist stipend provided by OSV.
A food and beverage stipend at Journey Downtown.
Studio space of up to 5 hours / week at Journey Downtown Theater (if needed). Please note that these hours need to be scheduled ahead of time, and is subject to availability. No tech available.
A tech rehearsal to be scheduled by OSV a week prior to the performance.
Final performance at Journey Downtown Theater (20-35 min performance time per artist).
Professional Video documentation of their work.

F.A.Q.

Details on the AIR Program

Who is eligible to apply for this residency opportunity?

Individual performing artists and/or art organizations based in Vacaville that meet the following criteria:

3+ years of professional experience in the artistic field of their proposed project. Work done in college does not count towards this requirement. However if you do not meet the 3+ years requirement and want to apply to be considered for this opportunity, contact our Vice President of Development Angela Ateritano at [email protected].
Applicants need to create new work, significantly develop existing work, or works in progress that have not been premiered anywhere in the bay area yet.
Applicants are required to be in Vacaville during the time of the residency and be available to engage with the local community through at least one community outreach activity: such as open rehearsals, artist talks, community class etc. Please note that residency does not include housing.
Applicants must present their work in the final residency performance at Journey Downtown Theater (August 18, 2023, for summer residents, and February 2024 for winter residents). A tech rehearsal will be scheduled during the week prior to the performance, date TBA.

Do applicants need to live in Vacaville to be considered?

Applicants do not need to live in Vacaville to be considered, but they need to prove that most of their artistic activities are conducted within the Solano county. This opportunity is for local artists to develop their artistic practice and share new work with audiences. Residents are expected to support marketing efforts for the final residency performance, for which artists that already conduct business in the area are more likely to succeed in bringing audiences that would ultimately support the development of their new work.

What is the the fee to apply?

Applications are free of any charges, and do not require any transactions in order to apply.

How long is the residency?

The residency lasts 8 weeks total, and culminates with a live performance featuring the new work of the selected cohort of resident artists (2 artists per cycle).

What are the expectations for the final performance?

Each resident will present a work that is anywhere between 20-35 minutes in length. Their projects may include elements of film, music, dance, theater, or any combination of artistic mediums as explained in their project proposals. OSV will present this event in partnership with Journey Downtown Theater, conducting all necessary planning, logistics, box office, ticketing, etc. Resident artists need to be available to manage their artistic teams/performers and assist with production and stage management as needed per their proposed projects. Residents will also be expected to participate in a Q&A at the end of the performance, this is an unique opportunity to receive immediate audience feedback on their new work, as well as to being able to connect with the community that may want to follow the resident’s work after the residency. Residents are encouraged to utilize their common marketing channels to promote residency performance. Ticket sales are the main funding for this program, and it is the only way we can continue to support artists and their need to create new innovative works on stage. A full theater results in a perfect opportunity of exposure for artists and their new work, and guarantees the sustainability of the program.

What benefits do residents get?

Residents receive:

Production and creative process mentorship.
A generous stipend of $1000.
$200 food and beverage stipend at Journey Downtown.
Studio space (up to 5 hours / week).
Tech rehearsal
Final performance at Journey Downtown Theater.
Professional video documentation of their work.

Still didn’t get your question answered? Contact our Vice President of Development by emailing Angela Ateritano: