Application & Eligibility

Eligibility

Artists must be at least 21 years of age by the start of the residency period. Residencies are 12-months (limited number of 3-month residencies also available).

There is no upper limit for age, but these are former dormitory spaces that are meant be shared, which is not at everyone’s comfort level, and we anticipate that the majority of participants will be in their 20s or 30s.

Artists who prefer to live alone and can afford the full residency participation fee can apply for an entire live/work studio. The spaces for artists living solo will generally be 877 sq ft (81.5 sq m) with a kitchenette and two bathrooms.

Artists who are willing to share the live/work studio space will have discounted participation fees. If you are applying as a group of two or more artists, you can indicated this on the application, though each artist must apply individually.

Artists of all disciplines will be considered for the residency program, including visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, film, fashion, architecture, design and culinary arts.

Please keep in mind that certain features of the building may make it challenging for some artists. The building is an historic landmark, and so the only ventilation for the studios are the windows. No toxic materials can be used inside the building.

There are no geographic restrictions, but international artists must secure any necessary visas. The length of the residency is 12 months, but we have a limited number of 3-month residencies.

Application

The application is currently open in beta form, with the expectation that the first accepted artists will move in to the residency around September 1, 2024, followed by a second group November 1, 2024 and third group January 1, 2025.

Artists will be accepted on a rolling basis and applications will be judged by experts in each discipline based on talent as well as the determination that acceptance in the residency program would be of significant benefit to both the artist and the community.

The application will include financial questions for those who need a partial or full fellowship to participate in the residency.

This is the pilot year for this residency, our fundraising is in the early stages, and artists who require full or partial fellowships may be waitlisted until we have sufficient grants and funding.