Graphic announcing “Vineyard Arts Project – Applications Open” for the 2026/27 Artist Residency Program. The text invites small-budget organizations (under $1 million), collectives, and individual artists to apply, with the open call due April 1, 2026 and the website vineyardarts.org listed. The design features bright pink text and shapes on a dark blue background, including repeating “Open Now!” ribbons and the handle @vineyardarts.

The program provides dedicated time, housing, and studio resources in a collaborative environment designed to foster experimentation, artistic dialogue, and meaningful engagement with audiences.

VAP is a performing-arts residency and creative incubator dedicated to supporting the development of innovative new work in dance and theatre by emerging and established artists from around the world.

Open Call 2026 — Vineyard Arts Project

Vineyard Arts Project (VAP) invites applications from small budget organizations (under $1 million), collectives, or individual artists for its 2026/27 Artist Residency Program.

Learn more and apply here: www.vineyardarts.org/apply-now
The deadline to apply is April 1.

Enrollment for Pollinator’s spring program is open now through April 6.

This is a great opportunity to bring more creative momentum and cross-connection to your work.

Members of the IndieSpace community are invited to join Pollinator in May! Pollinator is a virtual, five-week residency of mutual support. Join peers from vetted orgs to expand your network while deepening your practice.
Learn more: pollinator.coop
Use the code for the IndieSpace Community: 0D420EE8

Key info continued:
- They are unable to provide funds for event production and labor.
- Grant awards are typically under $5,000.
- Uses include: paid advertising, event signage, promotional items (brochures, event collateral) and more.
- Programs should fall within calendar year 2026.

Screenshot of the New York City Tourism Foundation website page titled “2026 Borough Culture Grant Program Funding Application.” The text explains application instructions, including uploading all required materials, noting the form cannot be saved in progress, and advising applicants to draft responses separately. A deadline is listed stating that applications must be submitted by 5pm on March 23, 2026.

New York City Tourism Foundation Grant Portal is open for 2026: nyctourism.com/foundationgrants
There is a March 23 deadline.

Key info:
- Organizations must be a 501c3
- These are marketing and audience development grants designed to amplify programming for which organizations already have funding.

Share Your Indie Theater Show/Production Happening in NYC IndieSpace celebrates and centers independent theater-making in New York City. We create a blog post and social media post each week (mostly) that highlights shows happening in NYC that our IndieSpac...

To submit your show for next week, please fill out this form: bit.ly/IndieSpace-S...

Back Float: A Very Hard of Hearing, Deaf-ish, Bluegrass-Forward Solo Show
Location: Emerging Artists Theatre - Spark Theatre Festival / TADA
Date: April 22
Learn more and get tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/spark...

Macbeth
Location: The Polonsky Shakespeare Center @ 262 Ashland Place
Date: April 13
Learn more and get tickets: ci.ovationtix.com/2722/product...

Notes on Collagen
Location: Under St. Marks Theater (NYC Fringe Festival)
Dates: April 4, 11, 13, and 16
Learn more and get tickets: tickets.frigid.nyc/event/6897:1...

Overflow
Location: Arts on Site
Date: March 26
Learn more and get tickets: www.artsonsite.org/events-1/ove...

KITTYGRRL_
Location: The Makers' Ensemble
Dates: March 25-29
Learn more and get tickets: makersensemble.org/the-makers-s...

Dealbreaker: A sex positive solo show
Location: The Stonewall Inn
Date: March 22
Learn more and get tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/dealbreake...

The Vagina Monologues
Location: Vino Theatre
Dates: March 20 and 21
Learn more and get tickets: www.galenmaeproductions.com/store

Antigone in Analysis
Location: La MaMa ETC
Dates: March 20 to April 5
Learn more and get tickets: www.lamama.org/antigone-in-...

A Spanglish Affair Open Mic
Location: Frigid NYC
Date: March 16
Learn more and get tickets: tickets.frigid.nyc/event/6897:7...

Split Bill: I have my grandfather's nose/Between Skin
Location: Arts on Site
Date: March 15
Learn more and get tickets: linktr.ee/grandfathers...

Hadid
Location: Under St Marks
Date: March 15
Learn more and get tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/hadid-tick...

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
Location: Port Richmond Library
Date: March 14
Learn more and get tickets: www.showclix.com/event/I-am-n...

Schubert was a Rice Queen
Location: Theaterlab
Dates: March 13 and 15
Learn more and get tickets: theaterlabnyc.com/tgs-jeremy-r...

Out of the Woods
Location: The Tank NYC
Dates: March 9, 10, 13, and 14
Learn more and get tickets: thetanknyc.org/calendar-1/2...

ExtraO1dinary Aliens!
Location: JACK
Dates: March 7-14
Learn more and get tickets: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...

KPC's Pathway to Wellness through Movement: I COULD NEVER LOVE ANYONE...
Location: Brooklyn Heights Public Library, Multipurpose room
Date: March 7
Learn more and get tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/kpcs-pathw...

Only Skylights
Location: Arts on Site
Date: March 7
Learn more and get tickets: www.artsonsite.org/tickets

The Infinite Wrench
Location: Downtown Art and The Second City
Dates: March 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21
Learn more and get tickets: www.nyneofuturists.org/tiw

The latest upcoming indie theater shows/productions happening in New York City, submitted by members of the IndieSpace community.

View this thread to learn about these upcoming shows! 👇

All of the links for tickets are here: www.indiespace.org/updates/upcoming-indie-theater-march-6

If you need space for an hour or two - or a whole day - you can book for $10 an hour.
There is no minimum number of hours to book. We have a lot of daytime available during this time!

Are you looking for rehearsal space this spring?

The West Village Rehearsal Co-Op is accepting booking requests from April 6 through May 17.

Learn more: www.indiespace.org/updates/west...
View the live availability calendar here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

Screenshot of an article titled “One Year After the NEA Cuts: How Off-Off-Broadway Is Holding On” by Ana María Betancourt Ovalle. The image shows an empty black box theater with rows of black chairs facing a small stage under overhead lighting. A subheading notes that NEA grant cancellations disrupted budgets across the country and the article examines how New York’s innovative venues are adapting and continuing their work.

Ana María Betancourt Ovalle looks at the National Endowment for the Arts grant cancellations one year later and how some of New York’s theater venues and productions adapted.

Read the article in The Hat: www.readthehat.com/articles/nea...