APPLICATION FOR EMERGENYC 2026 FLAGSHIP (IN-PERSON)
Application Deadline: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Please Note: For the 2026 EMERGENYC Programs, the Flagship (in-person) program will take place at the BAX Annex in the Spring semester. The 2026 Virtual Program will now take place in the Fall 2026 semester and will have a separate application that will launch late April 2026.
EmergeNYC is a Latinx-led incubator and affinity network for socially engaged artists to develop their creative voice, explore the intersections of art and activism, and connect to a thriving community of BIPOC, migrant, and LGBTQIA+ practitioners who challenge dominant narratives through cultural resistance.
Please read the Flagship program information and eligibility guidelines before applying.
Welcome!
Thank you for showing interest in the inaugural in-person cohort of the Spring '26 cycle of Drag Performance: MC Intensive. This pilot 6-week program will focus on the role and responsibilities of the MC in a drag show. We will practice improv skills including audience interaction, crowd work, navigating hecklers, and trouble-shooting unexpected surprises while on the mic. Participants will hone their MC persona and develop their unique style of MCing. This class is specifically for artists with drag experience looking to expand into MCing or artists who have other types of hosting experience (such as stand-up comedy) looking to bring drag into their performance style.
The purpose of this application is to gather information about potential participants in order to select a balanced cohort of no more than 12 participants. The true cost of tuition is $300, with tiered pricing from $200 to $600, in addition to several partial scholarships that prioritize QTBIPOC participants.
This application is due by 11:59pm on Monday, January 12th. You will be notified of your acceptance by January 15th.
The first class begins Wednesday, February 18th, from 6:30-9:00pm and will be held at the BAX Annex at 80 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217.
Class dates:
- February 18, 25
- March 4, 11, 18, 25*
*Internal class share