Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
Brave New Works Lab 2027 is an annual program by OZ Arts Nashville for Middle Tennessee artists to develop and present original performance works. Selected artists receive venue space and public performances in May/June 2027 at no cost. The deadline is October 1, 2026.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. October 1, 2026
“Thursday, October 1, 2026”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“none (page mentions no fee)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
What you get. Development & presentation of new performance works at OZ Arts venue; performances May/June 2027
“Presentation platform at OZ Arts venue; no stipend, housing, studio, or travel support mentioned”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. May 20-22, 2027 (festival dates); development period prior unspecified
Who can apply. Nashville artists / artists in Middle Tennessee. Page-verified eligibility: Nashville artists and artists in Middle Tennessee
How they choose. Juried
“OZ Arts staff selection via open call proposal review; no details on judges or selection criteria given”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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Whether this is worth your entry fee, your shipping, and the weeks it takes to put an application together depends on work only you have…
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