Long Term, Live/Work Residency in New Orleans

Travelers New Orleans is located in the Lower Garden District, on Magazine Street.

Travelers New Orleans is located in the Lower Garden District, on Magazine Street.

Corner shot. Artists’ residences are on the third floor.

Corner shot. Artists’ residences are on the third floor.

Living room

Living room

A bedroom

A bedroom

Roof deck for sole use of artists in residence

Roof deck for sole use of artists in residence

Artists’ kitchen. (Sideways?)

Artists’ kitchen. (Sideways?)

Hotel lobby

Hotel lobby

Gallery show

Gallery show

Gallery show

Gallery show

Gallery show

Gallery show

Gallery show

Gallery show

One of nine hotel rooms

One of nine hotel rooms

Long Term, Live/Work Residency in New Orleans

New Orleans, LA, United States

This is a live/work residency that is embedded in a small (9-room) hospitality business called Travelers New Orleans. New Orleans, like most cities, has become increasingly unaffordable for artists and others who seek to live creatively. At Travelers New Orleans, artists are provided housing on the third (top) level of a light-filled three-bedroom, two-bath apartment in the Lower Garden District neighborhood. A fourth room is available for office/limited studio space. Artists help run the hospitality business by committing to work about 15 (paid) hours per week, and the hospitality business, in turn, funds the residency. Hours may vary depending on season, but 15 is a solid average. Artists are encouraged to create onsite (there are some space limitations) and there are opportunities to showcase work in the lobby gallery, which looks on out world-famous Magazine Street. The goal of this residency is to provide an affordable, creative, supportive environment for artists at any stage of their careers. 

 

Contact

1476 Magazine St
New Orleans, LA 70130
United States

Year Founded
2021
Context
Urban
Residency Structure
Embedded industry or for-profit business
Longterm/embedded in neighborhood
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Community-engaged
Experiential
Residency Length
6 months - 2 years
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
3
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Acting
Animation
Architecture
Art Conservation
Art Education
Art History
Augmented Reality
Biology
Book Arts
Computing
Costume/Fashion Design
Digital Media
Documentary
Drawing
Electronic Arts
Environmental Arts
Environmentalism/Conservation
Fiction
Film
Graphic Design
Illustration
Interdisciplinary Arts
Journalism
Landscape Architecture
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Mixed Media
Multimedia Arts
Nonfiction
Painting
Paper Arts
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Storytelling
Urban Planning/Design
Visual Arts
Woodworking
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Only open to artists based in country the program is located
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Donate a work of art
Participate in public programming
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for the public
Lead workshop for fellow residents
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Unstructured time
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

Application is available here.  

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
2
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
20
Artist Stipend
600
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
ADA Compliant
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
N/A
Accessibility Contact Name
Ann Williams
Accessibility Contact Email
hi@stayattravelers.com
Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
N/A
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Common/Communal Spaces Information

This is a three-bedroom (technically four, but the fourth room is used as office/studio), two-bath flat with a private roof deck. Residents share a roomy, light-filled living room/kitchen/dining space.

Building layout: 

First floor: Hotel lobby and and commercial office space (architecture office.)

Second floor: Nine hotel guest rooms.

Third floor: Artists’ residences. 

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Air Conditioned Housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
No meals are provided
Additional Meals Information
N/A
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Computer and internet connection provided in studio area (private)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Special Equipment
Shared Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
N/A