Mission

Base is dedicated to elevating risk and invention in dance, performance and multidisciplinary art. A space for developing and publicly sharing original work, Base is committed to addressing experimental artists’ needs for time, space, creative freedom and critical discourse. 

Vision

Base aims to add vibrancy to 21st century art in Seattle and nationally by encouraging artists of all levels to take creative chances, deepen their practices and share an ongoing flow of fresh, original work and ideas. 

Values

Inclusion: We believe that a healthy and equitable performing arts community hinges on diversity—of race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomics, age, ability and aesthetics.

Experimentation: We believe that experimentation helps move society forward.

Affordability: We believe that for any community to have a vital cultural landscape there must be affordable space for artists. 

Base is situated on the traditional homelands of the Coast Salish people, including all tribes and bands within the Duwamish, Suquamish, Tulalip and Muckleshoot nations. We thank the original stewards of this land who are still here, and recognize land acknowledgment as one of many steps towards supporting indigenous sovereignty.