The Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati is accepting proposals from grassroots arts organizations and groups for The Basement: CAC’s Black Box Lab. The residency-style opportunity provides access to the CAC’s Black Box Theater for public programming between September 1, 2025 and August 31, 2026. The application deadline is Friday, August 8, 2025.

Selected participants receive up to 13 days or evenings of access to the Black Box Theater for public events and private sessions, marketing support including inclusion in the CAC’s email newsletter and social media, and access to venue support and equipment. The program is supported by The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation.

The CAC is located at 44 E. 6th Street, Cincinnati. Details and application information are available through the museum’s website.

Source: https://www.contemporaryartscenter.org/about-us/news/2025/07/25/open-call-for-performers