This past summer and fall, amid widespread cancellations, Works & Process, the performing arts series at the Guggenheim, forged a path for artists to safely gather, create and perform together again. Pioneering and producing bubble residencies that have since been widely duplicated, over fifty artists entered eight Works & Process bubble residencies in rural Hudson Valley after an unprecedented period of isolation. To capture this journey, Works & Process produced a four-part docuseries, “Isolation to Creation,” by filmmaker Nic Petry of Dancing Camera, to provide audiences with the rare opportunity to go into the bubbles and behind the scenes to experience the hope, joy, exhilarating physical struggle and emotional challenges experienced by performers returning to the studio and stage.
“Works & Process has always championed artists and their creative process. Even though the pandemic put us on pause, we were adamant that we had to continue to fulfill our mission and creatively and financially support artists,” said Caroline Cronson, producer of Works & Process.
The series will stream nationwide on January 27, February 3, 10, and 17, at 8 p.m. EST, for free on the ALL ARTS app, allarts.org and the All Arts TV channel.
“With the pandemic rendering artists so vulnerable, we knew we had to forge a new path forward and share these truly unique and compelling journeys to a wider public, we are proud to partner with All Arts to share these stories of hope and resiliency,” said Duke Dang, general manager of Works & Process.
“We’re incredibly proud of the role we play as an amplifier and platform for the arts. So many arts institutions have either had to close their doors or find new innovative ways to present to their audiences this year,” said Co-Executive in Charge of All Arts Diane Masciale.
