Founded in 2017 by board member and visionary Deborah H. Downey, the New Works Fund supports new and restaged works by contemporary choreographers and composers. Each season we are able to offer our audiences something fresh, daring, and thought-provoking. The New Works Fund has supported the creation of bold, original ballets like Book of Stones, Chant, and Prufrock, and the re-staging of Alejandro Cerrudo’s glorious Extremely Close.
With exclusive access throughout the year, members of the New Works Fund meet and get to discuss the works of guest choreographers and artists as they witness the creative process in the studio from concept to rehearsal to stage. Don’t just support a premiere, witness its creation.
Members contribute $1,500 or more annually.
($1,500 – $4,999)
($5,000- $9,999)
All Choreographers Circle Benefits plus:
Invitation to a private rehearsal in June
A signed season poster
($10,000 +)
All Artistic Directors Circle benefits plus:
The New Works Fund supports contemporary voices in music and dance for Chamber Dance Project.
New Works Fund supporters joined Deborah Downey at The Willard for the New Works Fund & Artist Tea, celebrating a legacy of bringing daring, original works to life. Attendees enjoyed an exclusive glimpse into the creative process, from concept to stage, as they discussed future works with guest choreographers and artists.
Photo Credit: Chant in performance. Photos by Eduardo Patino.NYC
A selection of photos from our 2024 New Works Fund & Artists Tea