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Rootstock 26

An Open Call for Dance Makers

The Rootstock 26 open call runs November 2nd - December 21st 2025. We will inform artists of the panel’s decision by the week of February 15th 2026

This season, we will not be holding a separate RADicle call. Instead, one RADicle Resident will be selected from the Rootstock finalists by a dedicated panel connected to RADFest.

If a Rootstock recipient is offered the RADicle opportunity, they are welcome to decline—doing so will not affect their Rootstock acceptance.

The Rootstock and RADicle programs work together to provide additional opportunities for Rootstock artists, supporting the further development of their artistry.

With both opportunities combined into a single open call, the application cap has been increased to 50 applicants.

Residency Description

Work Spaces

  • The property is a site specific playground

    • Artists are free to dance in the environment as long as they respect nature

  • The Crojik

    • A 52’ x 44’ Dance Deck with cedar boards

      • The deck has a shade space underneath the south side

      • The deck does not have any power or wifi

        • A solar battery or extension chords can get power to the deck if necessary

      • A bluetooth speaker is provided for artist audio needs

Residency Requirements

  • To collectively decide a way to give a gift to the land everyday

  • To leave a gift for the next visitor or artist to inhabit the space 

  • To engage with the public through an informal sharing, workshop, or TBD engagement

Stipend Details

  • Each of the resident artists (with a maximum of 4 artists) will receive a $575.00 stipend during the residency

    • The minimum residency length is a week

    • The maximum length is 2.5 weeks (this can be negotiated)

    • The stipend is the same regardless of residency length

Travel Details

  • The Croft will reimburse each artist for travel up to $500.00*

    • TVC Cherry Capital Airport is the nearest airport (we will pick up and drop off the artists at the airport)

    • If driving is possible, we highly recommend it.


*This amount will be negotiated with each artist. It covers either flight costs or mileage reimbursement for vehicles.


For more detailed information regarding the residency click here: Residency Details

Rootstock 26 Application