ACTivate Residency

Artist Soyoung working on a large canvas in the Cyclorama

Artist Soyoung working on a large canvas in the Cyclorama

ACTivate Residency

Boston, MA, United States

Boston Center for the Arts’ ACTivate Residency will award seven-day residencies to individuals and small groups of artists to create site-responsive work in the historic Cyclorama. The work can be performative and/or visual in nature and is meant to activate artists and our spaces. Although residents can focus on the presentation of a completed piece, the intention of the ACTivate Residency is to open up space for deep exploration of an idea or concept over the course of the residency. ACTivate is open to all Boston-based visual, performing, and interdisciplinary artists with priority given to BIPOC, Immigrant, and New American artists, and their collaborators.

Applications will be evaluated by guest panelists.

Contact

539 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
United States

Year Founded
2021
Context
Urban
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (no housing)
Thematic
Experiential
Residency Length
7 days - 7 days
Languages
English
Other
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Interdisciplinary Arts
Visual Arts
Installation Arts
New Genres
Performance Art
Multimedia Arts
Companions
N/A
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Give artist talk or presentation
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Unstructured time
Art production support
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Inspiration from cultural context
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Additional Eligibility Information
  • ACTivate is open to all Boston-based visual, performing, and interdisciplinary artists with priority given to BIPOC, Immigrant, New American, and historically underrepresented artists and their collaborators.
  • The collective or lead artist(s) must live or work within the City of Boston, with preference given to artists who live in Allston-Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, Hyde Park, Mattapan, Roslindale, and Roxbury.
  • Collective or lead artist(s) must have a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion.
Artist Stipend
4000
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
30
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Full description of accessibility on campus
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
ADA Compliant
Additional Accessibility Information
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Flexible Configuration  
  • Use of a scissor lift
  • 16’ x 24’ Stage
  • Security
  • Cleaning

Please contact Phyllis Y. Smith to discuss accessibility needs - 617.426.5000 or phyllis@bostonarts.org

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
No housing accommodations available
Accessibility Contact Name
Phyllis Y. Smith
Accessibility Contact Email
phyllis@bostonarts.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Other Services/Aids Offered in Residency + Other Programming

Please contact Phyllis Y. Smith to discuss accessibility needs - 617.426.5000 or phyllis@bostonarts.org

How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

Call Phyllis Y. Smith.

Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

Call Phyllis Y. Smith.

Type of Housing
N/A
Accessible Housing
N/A
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
N/A
Accessible Communal Spaces
N/A
Additional Housing Information
Other
Meals Provided
N/A
Additional Meals Information
N/A
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Special Equipment
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Printers + Scanner
Other
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
ADA Compliant
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
On-call Studio support provided
Studios/facilities Details