A new programming initiative at SummerWorks, the Associate Artists program provides an opportunity for three (3) artists or companies to come into a more intimate, supportive, and long-term engagement with the organization. At its core, the program is designed to offer tangible supports for selected artists or companies, over the course of two years.

SummerWorks will present each Associate Artist within two summer Festivals, and support the development of their creative projects. The program is iterative by design, with responsive opportunities for research, collaboration, and public engagement in each Festival context, and throughout the year.

We are thrilled to announce the three (3) artists/companies for 2025/26 – Chimerik 似不像, The Switch Collective, and Johnnie McNamara Walker.

Visit our Associate Artists webpage, to uncover more about the 2025/26 Associate Artists, and take a glimpse at what they’re planning for this year’s Festival