A North Carolina Choreographic Fellowship (NCCF) in Dance provides immersive creative time and space to select North Carolina based dance artists.

Launched in 2023, and available to North Carolina choreographers and dancemakers, awardees receive the rare opportunity of uninterrupted time and space in an inspiring setting to create their next great work, along with a variety of supportive financial benefits.

The length of the Fellowship is seven to nine days and the choreographer can be joined by 1-4 additional dancers/collaborators. Due to shifts in funding, we will support up to three Fellowships either in late August-September 2025, or late May-June 2026.Specific dates WITHIN those timeframes can be somewhat flexible.

During the NCCF Fellowship, artists are invited to engage with the regional community in a variety of ways. During the residency, there may be a Meet the Artists event, or other opportunities to interact with Trillium’s growing cohort of local and regional artists. Trillium Arts acts as a facilitator for this “Exchange” portion of NCCF, providing suggestions for pairings and introductions as necessary. Beyond any selected engagements, this is a self-directed program, and the artists determine the specific ways to use their residency time. However, priority for NCCF awardees is given to artists who are at a catalytic point in their artistic career and are actively incubating a new project for future public presentation.

Trillium Arts can provide NCCF artists with the following:

• $1,000 honorarium
• Private lodging for up to five artists in a combination of the Trillium Arts Artist Suite and other cabins that are within walking distance. Trillium is located in a beautiful setting on 22 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Mars Hill, NC (30 minutes north of Asheville).
• Rehearsal space in the Red Barn Studio at Odonata Farm
• Welcome dinner with your hosts
• Per diems for up to five artists
• Shared use of the grounds, including firepit, hot tub and waterfall area
• Use of onsite creative spaces that include a contemplation gazebo and 220 square foot open air, covered workspace.
• Basic kitchen supplies and all household goods (towels, linens, paper products, etc.)
• Access to high speed fiber optic internet and laundry facilities
• Opportunity to share a work-in-progress showing with select invited guests at the conclusion of the Fellowship and/or interaction with local and regional artists.
• Mentorship related to administrative and organizational development.

Who is eligible? Choreographers who have been residents in the state of North Carolina for at least one year are eligible. Choreographers at any stage of their careers are invited to apply. There is no application fee.

Click here to learn more and apply today.