Artist Opportunities

PearlArts raises up the next generation of experimenters and genre-benders, creating a space for learning and evolution for upcoming artists. With a particular focus on uplifting Black femme artists, we host residencies and incubate experimental performers, offering our technical expertise and studio space for emerging artists to grow. These experiences offer new pathways for underrepresented artists to establish themselves in Pittsburgh and beyond. Programs include charette—our incubator showcase—the PearlDiving Movement Residency, our Tuff Sound Apprenticeship Program, and PearlWatch, a movement-and-sound-themed film screening series.

charrette is an incubator showcase series created by PearlArts and is designed to facilitate discussion for dance artists seeking feedback within their creative process.

PearlDiving Movement Residency supports professional artists/choreographers making movement-based work by providing rehearsal space, technical support, mentorship, and a stipend during a 4-week-long residency.

PearlDiving Movement Residency applications will be taken on a rolling basis.

PearlWatch is a movement & sound-themed film screening series curated by PearlArts, this program showcases dance for camera films at different stages of process - works-in-progress and completed projects - expanding our perspective of choreographic storytelling and expression.

insideTRACK Residency seeks to foster choreographic talent within PearlArts Studios and STAYCEE PEARL dance project & Soy Sos, through a 2-3 monthlong residency, dancers are given time, space, and mentorship to incubate and develop independent dance works.