Eiko Otake in Residence

Pillow Fort Arts Center will host Eiko Otake for a residency from September 14th - September 17, 2025 as part of an upstate New York tour. This tour will introduce Otake to multiple new communities in upstate New York, including in the Hudson Valley and the western Catskills.

As part of her residency, Otake will present a series of public programs. On Sunday, September 14th, Otake will offer a three-hour Delicious Movement Workshop hosted at Pillow Fort Arts Center, where participants can experience Otake’s embodied practice and engage with her as a teacher. On Tuesday, September 16th, Otake will screen her recent film work, followed by an intimate discussion about her creative process and the themes explored in her work, co-hosted by Bushel Collective in Delhi, NY. Finally, on Wednesday, September 17th, Otake will present a small performance at Woodland Cemetery in Delhi, NY, offering an opportunity to witness her powerful and evocative movement language in an accessible outdoor setting. The diverse events offer the local community a unique opportunity to engage with Otake in multiple ways—experiencing her as a performer, engaging in dialogue during an artist talk, and interacting with her in more intimate, participatory settings like workshops, allowing for a deeper understanding of her multifaceted practice.