“My fellowship at LEIMAY came at a time in my creative life when I was feeling trapped by my past achievements and uncertain of my future. After many years facing outward into the world as artistic director of an opera company, of producing, performing, and directing large ensemble operas, and being responsible for many people’s well-being, I felt a strong call to turn inward and focus on myself as a performer and creator, to develop my solo voice. In this search, I have been encouraged and supported by Ximena, Shige, and the members of the LEIMAY community. Within the context … Continued

“Our time at CAVE home of LEIMAY has become so indispensable to the company THE MILLION UNDERSCORES. This kind of fellowship has allowed us to develop our practice and generate 5 original pieces. We love being part of the LEIMAY community, a vibrant, creative cooperative group of artists from all over the world with such different experiences and points of view.” – Nicolas Norena, Director/Actor, 2017-2018 Fellow

“The main benefit I am getting out of my LEIMAY fellowship is that of a structure. Having to show up to a studio every single week and create has made my practice grow. Knowing that the other fellows are showing up and creating as well gives me a sense of community even if I don’t always see all of them physically. Creating can feel very isolating and through this fellowship I have gotten to further understand myself as an artist and to connect to other fellows too.” – Mariana Taragano, Choreographer, 2017-2018 Fellow

“The LEIMAY fellowship has offered me the structure to explore my artistic practice as a performer by offering a dedicated time and space. Through the fellowship I started developing a routine of body and voice work that will be the base for my future work.” – Polina Porras, Performance Artist, 2017-2018 Fellow