BOOM Concepts

Location

5139 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
United States

BOOM Concepts is a space for field building, knowledge sharing, mentorship, and storytelling.

Vision: Where all people are encouraged and have the tools / resources to live sustainable lives and have ownership over their ideas, crafts and community.

Mission: To provide a creative hub dedicated to the expansion of activity by artists and entrepreneurs representing black, brown, femme and queer communities.

Phone
Tag Words
Artist-led
Artist-founded
BIPOC-founded (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
BIPOC-led (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Priority given to BIPOC artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
ADA Compliant Campus + Facilities
Priority given to LGBTQI2A+ artists
Communities Served
Adults
Elders
Families
General Public
Indigenous/Native American Community
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
School Groups
Teens
Languages
English

BCA Dance Lab Residency

Photography of dancers performing during this residency.

Photography of dancers performing during this residency.

BCA Dance Lab Residency

Boston, MA, United States

Dance Lab at Boston Center for the Arts (BCA) offers resources for dance-based artists to research, expand, and rebuild work at varying stages of development. Designed to amplify and support a project over the course of a five-week time period, Dance Lab at BCA offers three dance-based artists support for research, development, rehearsal, outreach, and mentorship. Resources will be tailored for dancers at all stages of experience and point of their artistic arc for the selected project.

If you would like to learn more about the program please contact Andrea Blesso, Director of Dance & Interdisciplinary Arts.

Contact

539 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
United States

Year Founded
2020
Context
Urban
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (no housing)
Community-engaged
Experiential
Residency Length
1 year - 1 year
Languages
English
Other
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Choreography
Dance
Interdisciplinary Arts
Companions
N/A
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
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

The residency must be used to research, expand, and/or rebuild work and rehearsal time must be dedicated to the proposed project. Lead dance-based artists must be residents of the Boston metropolitan area (within route 495). This program is open to a range of dance genres and movement-based artists. Artists of color, artists with disabilities, artists whose original work is based on culturally specific dance forms, and those working in alternative formats are encouraged to apply. Once awarded a Dance Lab, artists must wait at least two full years before reapplying for the program.

Students enrolled in either undergraduate or graduate programs in any field at the time of application are not eligible.

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
3
Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

n/a

Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

n/a

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
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
ADA Compliant
Additional Accessibility Information

Contact Phyllis Y. Smith

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
N/A
Accessibility Contact Name
Phyllis Y. Smith
Accessibility Contact Email
phyllis@bostonarts.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Other Services/Aids Offered in Residency + Other Programming

Contact Phyllis Y. Smith

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

Contact Phyllis Y. Smith

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

Contact 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
Common/Communal Spaces Information

n/a

Additional Housing Information
No laundry access
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
Private Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Theater
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
ADA Compliant
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
Studio support provided by dedicated tech
On-call Studio support provided
Studios/facilities Details

Miss Sarah Fellowship for Black Women Writers

Miss Sarah Fellowship for Black Women Writers

Mars Hill, NC, United States

Purpose: The “Miss Sarah” Fellowship for Black Women Writers aims to provide Black women writers a restful environment conducive to reflection and writing. It also offers uninterrupted time to plant the seed of an idea for a new writing project or to develop or complete a project underway. 

 

Contact

357 Joe Brown Road
Mars Hill, NC 28754
United States

Year Founded
2021
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Thematic
Research
Residency Length
7 days - 7 days
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
1
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Criticism
Fiction
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
New Genres
Nonfiction
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Translation
Writing
Companions
Pets (Non-service animals)
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Children allowed for full stay
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for the public
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Unrestricted funding
Inspiration from natural environment
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 for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Additional Eligibility Information

Black women writers at any stage of their careers are invited to apply. There is no application fee. Each year the fellowship focuses on a different genre of writing. Please check our website for the most current area of focus. 

 

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
2
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
79
Artist Stipend
700
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
500
US Dollar (USD)
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?
Pre-orientation
Manual / handbook before arrival
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Additional Accessibility Information

Trillium Arts strives to support artists of all abilities. Trillium’s campus is currently under renovation with construction plans for an accessible 30’ x 40’ studio and artist accommodations consistent with ADA standards. In the interim, Trillium Arts invites artists with disabilities to apply and staff will work to meet specific needs to the best of our current limitations. Special needs are reviewed and discussed with the applying artist on a case by case basis. 

A new path is being built in spring 2022 that will enable artists with mobility issues improved access the creek and firepit area.

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Phil Reynolds
Accessibility Contact Email
phil@trilliumartsnc.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Other Services/Aids Offered in Residency + Other Programming

Service Animal dogs under 50lb. are welcome. Rabies and proof of current vaccinations is required. 

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

The participation level will vary depending upon the nature of the disability. 

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

The barn rehearsal studio is currently not accessible.

Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private housing off campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
N/A
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Air Conditioned Housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Residents have access to private kitchen
Additional Meals Information
Vegan meal options can be requested
Vegetarian meal options can be requested
Gluten-free meal options can be requested
Kosher and halal options can be requested
Food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated
Snack and beverage provided
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in studio area (private)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Large Sinks
Dye Area
Washer And Dryer
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
On-call Studio support provided
Air Conditioned
Heat and Cool control access

The Roll Up CLT

Location

The Roll Up CLT resides on the ancestral lands of the Catawba Nation.
Charlotte, NC 28208
United States

"The unique mission of The Roll Up CLT assists in the facilitation and expansion of a more equitable and inclusive creative culture by advancing a community of independent Black artists who are committed to reimagining and taking ownership of our narrative, and by creating spaces to celebrate Black creative talent."  - Jaki Shelton Green, North Carolina Poet Laureate, Advisory Board Member, The Roll Up CLT

Tag Words
Artist-led
Artist-founded
BIPOC-founded (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
BIPOC-led (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Priority given to BIPOC artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Fully Funded Residency
Funding available for BIPOC Artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Communities Served
Adults
Elders
Families
General Public
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
Unhoused population
Youth, K-12
Youth-At-Risk
Languages
English

Indigo Arts Alliance

Location

60 Cove St.
Portland, ME 04101
United States

Indigo Arts Alliance. A place where freedom of expression and personal transformation through creativity is encouraged. Indigo Arts Alliance embodies a Black-led, multiracial approach to the rich intersections of citizenship, community-building, and creativity. More than ever, our world needs people who can help us imagine more compassionate, generous, and welcoming human societies. Indigo does that work. It is a great gift to the Portland community, to the region, and to our nation!

 

 

Phone
Tag Words
Artist-led
Artist-founded
BIPOC-founded (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
BIPOC-led (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Priority given to BIPOC artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Partial Funding Available
Funding available for BIPOC Artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Communities Served
Elders
General Public
Indigenous/Native American Community
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
Migrant and Immigrant Community
Teens
Youth, K-12
Languages
English

The Union for Contemporary Art

Location

2423 N 24TH ST
OMAHA, NE 68110
United States

Created to serve artists living in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area, the Inside/Outside Fellowship program is an opportunity for deep immersion in both studio practice and community engagement: Fellows explore materials and ideas to advance their creative practices while developing community art projects that contribute positively to this place we call home.

Phone
Tag Words
Artist-led
BIPOC-founded (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
BIPOC-led (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Priority given to BIPOC artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
ADA Compliant Campus + Facilities
Priority given to LGBTQI2A+ artists
Fully Funded Residency
Funding available for BIPOC Artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Communities Served
Adults
Elders
Families
General Public
Indigenous/Native American Community
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
Migrant and Immigrant Community
People with Disabilities
School Groups
Teens
Youth, K-12
Languages
English

KODA

Location

Governors Island, KODA House
New York, NY 11231
United States

KODA is a nonprofit arts organization based in New York dedicated to mid-career artists of diverse backgrounds. We grant residencies to allow for experimentation and facilitate creative projects through strategic partnerships with socially engaged partners. We are the go-to thinking spot and serve the community through exhibitions of contemporary art, events and outreach to strengthen art education.

Tag Words
BIPOC-founded (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
BIPOC-led (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Priority given to BIPOC artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Priority given to LGBTQI2A+ artists
Communities Served
Adults
General Public
Incarcerated (or Formerly Incarcerated) Individuals
Indigenous/Native American Community
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
Migrant and Immigrant Community
Languages
English
French
Other

The New Quorum

Location

2435 Esplanade Avenue
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
United States

The New Quorum brings musicians and writers from across the globe to New Orleans for cultural exchange with local and regional artists. We promote and facilitate cultural exchange through our Residency program, producing cultural events, and an exchange program that provides New Orleans artists with opportunities outside the city. An emphasis is on professional development and career support to New Orleans’ varied community of artists while disseminating the city's unique culture worldwide.

Phone
Tag Words
BIPOC-founded (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
BIPOC-led (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Priority given to BIPOC artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Communities Served
Adults
Elders
General Public
Indigenous/Native American Community
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
Languages
English

The Chrysalis Institute

Location

2339 Crane Ave
Kalamaoo, MI 49001
United States

The Chrysalis Institute is an artist resource center focused on nourishing the creative journey and centering the voices of emerging BIPOC artists. We invite artists to Learn-Share-Retreat as they harness the power of their voice.

Tag Words
BIPOC-founded (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
BIPOC-led (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Priority given to BIPOC artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Fully Funded Residency
Funding available for BIPOC Artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Communities Served
Adults
Languages
English