The Center at West Park
Presents

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN THROUGH MAY 22!

The EVOLUTION FESTIVAL will present original works of theater, dance, music, comedy, and interdisciplinary performance by NYC-based artists in Septmber 2025 at The Center at West Park in New York City.

All NYC-based artists citywide are encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to new works and to artist groups that are new to producing at CWP. Works should be no longer than two hours.

Artists from historically underrepresented communities, including African-American, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, and People of Color,  LGBTQ+ folx, and people with disabilities are enthusiastically invited to apply. We are seeking a festival line-up that represents the diversity of New York City.

Each artist will receive:

  • A one-night-only performance in The Center at West Park’s Sanctuary Space or Chapel

  • Free and subsidized rehearsal space in Summer and Fall 2025

  • A guaranteed performance fee of $500

  • A split of the box office after fee recoupment

  • Technical support, including a board operator and festival technical staff

  • Ticketing management by CWP staff

  • Front of house staffing, including box office management and ushers

  • Promotional support, including website listing, press release feature, dedicated e-blasts and social media posts, and consultation on other marketing strategy

  • Photography and videography for performances 

THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS

The CWP Evolution Festival is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

We would also like to thank and acknowledge our donors for their generous support of The Evolution Festival and our programming year-round.