Program Overview

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts introduced its second cohort of the Collider Fellowship, a non‑transactional program designed to support artists exploring the impact of emerging technologies on live performance. The fellowship provides each participant with studio space at Lincoln Center and Onassis ONX, a financial stipend and access to center staff for a period of nine months. Unlike traditional commissions, the fellowship does not mandate a final project; artists are encouraged to prototype, conduct research, or simply experiment with tools such as virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence and immersive sound systems.

Fellowship Goals

The initiative aims to foster thoughtful dialogue about technology’s role in the arts, encouraging creators to view new tools as extensions of their artistic toolkit. Program leaders emphasize that technology should serve the artist’s vision rather than dictate it, and they highlight the potential for tech‑driven work to broaden representation for under‑served communities.

Selected Fellows

The six selected fellows bring a range of interdisciplinary expertise:

  • Cinthia Chen – combines performance, installation and projection design to explore memory, hybrid identities and spiritual futurism.
  • James Rolfes – a virtual performer and co‑director of a virtual performance studio, known for motion‑capture work and collaborations with high‑profile musicians and media.
  • James Allister Sprang – the first U.S. artist to work with a 4D Sound System, creating immersive experiences that address diasporic timelines and Black interiority.
  • Stephanie Dinkins – a transdisciplinary artist focused on emerging technologies, race and future histories, recently recognized among Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in AI.
  • Kevin Peter He – draws from cinema, dance and urban transformation to explore narrative and embodiment through film, performance and game engines.
  • Dr. Rashaad Newsome – a Whitney Biennial alum whose work blends collage, performance, AI and robotics to examine Black and queer cultural expression.

Support Structure and Expectations

The fellowship offers flexible use of time and resources. Past participants have produced multiple prototypes or used the period for intensive research and reading, both approaches being deemed acceptable. Staff note that many projects from the first class remain in development, with some potentially slated for future presentation at Lincoln Center. The program also seeks to expand the center’s global reach by encouraging location‑based and immersive experiences that can connect with audiences beyond traditional venues.

Impact and Vision

By supporting artists who view technology as a collaborative partner, Lincoln Center hopes to generate work that not only pushes aesthetic boundaries but also invites broader participation from diverse communities. The fellowship underscores the center’s commitment to exploring how emerging tools can make the performing arts more inclusive, innovative and resonant in a rapidly evolving cultural landscape.

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