The A.R.T./New York Theatres Rental Subsidy Fund
Pipeline Theatre Company's production of Folk Wandering. Photo by Suzi Sadler.
About the Rental Subsidy Fund
The Rental Subsidy Fund ensures that the A.R.T./New York Theatres are affordable rental spaces for our members in the long term. With generous underwriting from the A.R.T./New York Board of Directors, foundations, and individual donors, the Rental Subsidy Fund ensures that our weekly rental rates remain affordable and that our rental fees are far below the true cost of operating the theatres, supporting the staff, and providing renters state-of-the-art equipment. Our goal is for the theatres to be available for the community in accordance with A.R.T./New York's values.
Application
Members who meet the eligibility criteria may apply for the subsidy year-round for any available dates. Applications are reviewed by a peer panel, which will meet monthly. The first panel meeting will be in October to review applications received by September 30th. Afterwards, all applications received by the end of a given month will receive a response by the end of the following month at the latest (i.e. an application received by November 29 will receive a determination by December 31).
Subsidized rates are determined by each member's tier:
Tiered Subsidy Rates:
Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre: |
2019 - June 28, 2020 |
June 29, 2020 - August 30, 2020* |
August 31, 2020 - June 2021 |
Tier 4, Associate & Independent Producers Annual budget under $100,000 |
$3,000/wk |
$2,600/wk |
$3,100/wk |
Tier 3 Members Annual budget between $100,000 & $499,999 |
$3,450/wk |
$3,100/wk |
$3,575/wk |
Tier 2 Members Annual budget between $500,000 & $999,999 |
$3,900/wk |
$3,575/wk |
$4,100/wk |
Tier 1 Members & Non-Subsidized |
$4,600/wk |
$4,750/wk |
$4,750/wk |
Mezzanine Theatre: |
2019 - June 28, 2020 |
June 29, 2020 - August 30, 2020* |
August 31, 2020 - June 2021 |
Tier 4, Associate & Independent Producers Annual budget under $100,000 |
$4,250/wk |
$3,700/wk |
$4,400/wk |
Tier 3 Members Annual budget between $100,000 & $499,999 |
$5,325/wk |
$4,800/wk |
$5,500/wk |
Tier 2 Members Annual budget between $500,000 & $999,999 |
$6,050/wk |
$5,500/wk |
$6,250/wk |
Tier 1 Members & Non-Subsidized |
$7,100/wk |
$7,350/wk |
$7,350/wk |
*Additional 10% subsidy for non-peak rental times
Applicants who wish to reapply after an unsuccessful application for subsidy may only do so after receiving feedback on their application from A.R.T./New York staff. Please email [email protected] to schedule a feedback call if you have not already done so.
How to Apply
Before applying, please review all of the following information:
Guidelines, Eligibility, and Criteria » Facilities and rental package information » Theatres FAQ »
Application Assistance
Theatre Tours/Info Sessions
Tours of the A.R.T./New York Theatres are available for applicants to view the theatres and facilities and answer any questions they have about the Rental Subsidy Fund application.
Below are the available tour dates for 2020. More tours will be added periodically. Click on a link below to reserve a spot.
Next tour TBA
Narrative Statement Review
Applicants who wish to receive comments on a draft of their narrative before submitting their application may send a draft as a PDF attachment to grants@art-newyork.org. Please review the guidelines for this process in our Grant Guidelines.
Available Dates
Dates that are currently available for long-term rentals are shown on the calendar below. All rental subsidy applications will be asked to include your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice date ranges. For current New York State guidelines, please visit the NY Forward website.
Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre
July 2020
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August 2020
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September 2020
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October 2020
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November 2020
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December 2020
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CLOSED
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CLOSED
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CLOSED
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CLOSED
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Available Subject To NYS Guidelines
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Available Subject To NYS Guidelines
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January 2021
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February 2021
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March 2021
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April 2021
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May 2021
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June 2021
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Available Subject To NYS Guidelines
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Available Subject To NYS Guidelines
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Available Subject To NYS Guidelines
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No
Availability
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Available Subject To NYS Guidelines
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Available Subject To NYS Guidelines
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July 2021
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August 2021
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September 2021
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October 2021
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November 2021
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December 2021
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Available Subject To NYS Guidelines
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Available Subject To NYS Guidelines
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Available Subject To NYS Guidelines
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No
Availability
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No
Availability
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Available Subject To NYS Guidelines
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January 2022
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February 2022
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March 2022
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April 2022
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May 2022
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June 2022
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Available Subject To NYS Guidelines
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Available Subject To NYS Guidelines
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Available Through March 13th
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Available From April 4th
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Available Subject To NYS Guidelines
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Available Subject To NYS Guidelines
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Mezzanine Theatre
July 2020
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August 2020
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September 2020
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October 2020
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November 2020
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December 2020
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CLOSED
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CLOSED
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CLOSED
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CLOSED
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Available Subject To NYS Guidelines
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Available Subject To NYS Guidelines
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January 2021
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February 2021
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March 2021
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April 2021
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May 2021
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June 2021
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Available Subject To NYS Guidelines
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Available Subject To NYS Guidelines
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Available Subject To NYS Guidelines
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Available Subject To NYS Guidelines
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Available Subject To NYS Guidelines
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No
Availability
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July 2021
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August 2021
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September 2021
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October 2021
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November 2021
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December 2021
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No
Availability
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No
Availability
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No
Availability
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No
Availability
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No
Availability
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No
Availability
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January 2022
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February 2022
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March 2022
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April 2022
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May 2022
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June 2022
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Available Through January 16th
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Available From February 22nd
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Available Subject To NYS Guidelines
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Available Subject To NYS Guidelines
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Available Subject To NYS Guidelines
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Available
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NOTE: Due to COVID-19, we are working on rescheduling many of our previous bookings. Calendar reflects availability as of December 17, 2020. When applying, please indicate a range of dates that work would for your production. Your flexibility is appreciated!
These dates will be updated periodically as bookings are confirmed. Last updated 12/17/2020.
For questions about the Rental Subsidy Fund guidelines and eligibility, please email [email protected].
For questions about the facilities, rental packages, and available dates, please email [email protected].
Past Recipients of the Rental Subsidy Fund
Adjusted Realists
Amas Musical Theatre
the american vicarious
The Amoralists The Associates Theater Ensemble
Bedlam
Broken Box Mime Theater Flux Theatre Ensemble
Knife Edge Productions Live Source Theatre Group
Ma-Yi Theater Company The Movement Theatre Company
New Light Theater Project
New York Classical Theatre Oberon Theatre Ensemble
Pan Asian Repertory Theatre
Parallel Exit
Partial Comfort Productions Pipeline Theatre Company The Play Company Prospect Theater Company
Smith Street Stage Theater Breaking Through Barriers
Theatre For Humanity
Untitled Theater Company #61
Working Theater
Panelists for the Rental Subsidy Fund
Adriana Rossetto (she/her) Director of Development, The Private Theatre
Chongren Fan (he/him) Artistic Director, Yangtze Repertory Theatre
Kate August (they/them) Associate Technical Director and Facilities Manager, Performance Space New York
Robert Serrell (he/him) Executive Director, The Barrow Group
Sarah Hanlon (she/her) Associate Producer, Ma-Yi Theater Company
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