THE KITCHEN, New York City, received $16,000 in support of emerging artists commissions. The Kitchen is dedicated to supporting new work by innovative artists working within, and across, the fields of music, dance, theater, video and film, digital art, and literature. The Kitchen is known for its commitment to experimental new work and for providing instrumental early support for artists whove gone on to worldwide prominence. Its mission is to provide emerging and under-recognized performing and visual artists with the space, financial support, and technical resources to develop and present new work. Jerome support is directed to commissioning fees for 13 projects by emerging, New York City-based performing and visual artists. The commissions are paid up to six months in advance of the artists presentations. The artists commissioned are engaged in challenging, experimental practices and work in a broad spectrum of media and disciplines, ranging from music, dance, and theater to video, sound, and mixed media installation.