in-kind studio space

At Fabric we offer In-Kind studio space for for artists/collectives based in the Midlands

We invite interest from independent artists/collectives (excluding National Portfolio Organisations) based in the Midlands and working in dance, movement and choreography; seeking in-kind studio space for the development of their creative practice.

Please note: Our In-Kind studio space cannot be used for a class, workshop, or training; commercial/paid activity; anything advertised to the public; anything with non-professional attendees; anything that invites an audience; groups over 6 people. You will not have access to any additional furniture or equipment from outside the studio space and will not be able to utilise the changing rooms.

Key information

  • Fabric in Birmingham and Nottingham

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  • Weekdays (Monday to Friday, 10am till 5pm)

    January till July or September till December (closed for Christmas).

    *Subject to availability

  • 5 days is the maximum number of days per individual residency. This does not need to be 5 consecutive days; however, artists are expected to use the space for the whole day (10am till 5pm).

  • Research and development – space for independent dance artists and the development of their creative practice.

  • Request for In-Kind Space have no specific deadline. We allocated 8 to 10 weeks free space per year, averaging 2 to 3 weeks per quarter across each of our sites in Birmingham and Nottingham.

    You can request space for up to 9 months in advance, however we advise that you apply for space with at least 3 months advance notice.

    Space requested is subject to availability and eligibility.

  • If you are offered an In-Kind residency as part of your commitment, once dates are booked in they cannot be altered.

    In the case that you do not turn up, or you cancel last minute, you will be subject to a cancellation fee and will not able to request a space again until this is resolved.

A dance duo rehearsing in a rehearsal space.

Selection criteria

  • Your activity must resonate with Fabric’s Curatorial Statement
  • You are an independent artist working in dance, movement or choreography (not a National Portfolio Organisation)
  • You are based in (and currently living in) the Midlands
  • You are aged 18 or over
  • You are not a full-time (undergraduate or Masters) student
  • You are not currently in negotiation with FABRIC about another residency or artist support (this excludes Blank Space)
  • The activity you are proposing is self-funded, or is funded through other resources/funding*
  • Your activity will use our standard studio set-up. Details of our standard studio set up can be found here.
    *No studio space can be held until any required funding is secured.

Selection process

Requests for studio space In-Kind will be reviewed on a rolling basis and assessed on their alignment with the criteria above and Fabric’s Curatorial Statement and priorities.

It’s expected that we will support 2 to 3 artists/collectives each quarter.

We have a total of 40 to 50 days available annually for this activity.

How to register your interest

Please complete the form below to make your request. If you prefer, you can answer these questions in audio or video form, and email it to us at artists@fabric.dance.

If you need more information or assistance with registration of interest, please email artists@fabric.dance.

Fabric is committed to ensuring equality of access for all. We work to celebrate and encourage diversity in our workforce, programme and our audiences. We actively encourage applications from artists with different lived experiences, skills, perspectives, and stories.

In the interest of ensuring equality access for all, if you’re offered an In-Kind residence and days are confirmed and booked, they cannot be altered.

In the case you do not turn up or cancel last minute, you’ll be subject to a cancellation fee and will not be able to request another In-Kind space until the cancellation fee has been processed.

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