Visual artist applicants will be asked to provide up to 5 images of their work, CV, and artist statement.

Artists agree to meet once a week with a guided tour from the Cape Cod National Seashore

ELIGIBILITY: This call for proposals is open to artists and cultural producers who are 21 years and older. We accept applications from creative professionals at all stages of their careers who engage experimental practices with strong conceptual foundations. Selected artists cannot be enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree granting programs during their program year.
       SPACES prides itself on an ADA compliant building, with space for individuals and families alike. We will work with selected artists to find a residency plan that works for them.

EVALUATION: Applications are reviewed once each year. They are evaluated by a selections committee of artists, community members, board members, and SPACES staff living and working within and outside of Cleveland. The selections committee members change yearly.
       Applications are scored based on compatibility with SPACES programming goals, demonstrated organizational and/or conceptual rigor, clarity of proposed methods, and quality of past work samples. Select applicants will be invited to participate in a video interview.  Finalists will be asked to confirm their availability.

2027 Selection Committee: Anna Arnold, Leila Khoury, Thea Spittle and Antwoine Washington

Please send applications in PDF form to complexity@mildredslane.org:

1.) A resume & artist statement. 

2.) A letter of interest. 

3.) Portfolio and/or work samples. 

4.) One or more recommendations from faculty, mentors, or sending institution.

1. How long is the residency? The residency runs from a minimum of 1-7 days up to 14 days.
2. What is the application deadline? The deadline is rolling. Accepted artists can confirm with administrators their preferred dates- confirmation is first come, first served. Once all spots have been filled, artists will be added to our wait list. Waitlist artists will be contacted in the order they applied if spots open up.
3. If I’m accepted, what’s next? As soon as you’re approved for a spot and have completed the residency contract, you’ll choose your preferred dates from the availability calendar. We will send you a payment link to book your residency.
4. How much is it?
   A single resident's flat residency fee is $450 per week (artists can stay up to two weeks) for our standard room.
5. The residency fee only covers one artist in attendance at our program. Artists who decide to stay less than a week are still charged the full weekly fee. No discounts are given for stays less than one week.
6. Why do you charge a fee? Funding for the arts is at an all time low. In the past, The New Quorum was able to cover the expenses to offer residencies with no cost to artists. There is no profit built into our flat residency fee. We decided to offer residencies below cost because we know how expensive traveling can be and want to be accommodating to people regardless of financial status. We must charge to cover costs to run the program.
7. Do you offer any supplies? We provide linens, towels, daily breakfast, coffee & tea, snacks, wi-fi, bicycles, climate control and space to sleep/work. If you are in residence on a Sunday - you are welcome to participate in a Sunday Supper bringing together artists and cultural figures in the New Orleans community. Artists must bring all other desired supplies.
8. Do you pay for travel expenses? We cannot cover travel expenses unfortunately.
9. Where are you located? The New Quorum is located on one of the quietest, most scenic and most historic major thoroughfares in New Orleans – Esplanade Avenue, a hidden treasure running through the heart of the Crescent City. From its beginning at the foot of the Mississippi River levee to its terminus at the entrance to City Park, Esplanade is best seen at a slow pace. The French Quarter is a 20-minute walk or 10 minute bike ride away.
10. Will there be anyone there to help with questions or provide assistance? Gianna Chachere, Founder and Executive Director of The New Quorum is available to answer any and all questions.
11. Is there a full kitchen available? Yes, the New Quorum has a full kitchen.
12. Is there laundry? Yes, there is a washing machine and a dryer.
13. Other things to note? We aim to provide a quiet, peaceful and restorative residency period for our artists. Quiet hours will be in effect from 9 pm - 8 am. Loud music or excessive noise at any time of day is discouraged. We do not permit partying, excessive drinking or smoking (vaping, cigarettes, cannabis) on the premises. Physical violence or verbal assault/threats towards fellow residents or staff are not permitted and will result in immediate expulsion. All accepted artists will need to sign a residency agreement to this effect prior to attending.
14. Are there any expectations of artists while at the residency? No, artists have complete control over their own time during the residency. There is no work requirement or any other obligations. If an artist is interested in interacting with the local artist community, please note on your application
15. Is there an application fee? No!
16. When is the deadline to apply? Spots are available until filled. We keep a waiting list in case of last minute cancellations.
17. Can I cancel and receive a refund? Artists may cancel one month (30 days) or more prior to their residency and receive a full refund OR reschedule for a later available date.
18. How do I pay? We accept VENMO, paypal and check payments only.
19. Can I pay in installments? No, not at this time unfortunately.
20. Is the residency accessible? We do not have any accessible rooms at this time. This is a situation we are actively working on.
21. Can I bring my pet? Unfortunately we do not allow pets.

22. I have more questions, how can I reach you? Please email gianna@newquorum with any questions.

     

The Deep Space program is open to groups or ensembles as well as individual performing artists engaged in the creation of new work. We prioritize projects that stand to gain the most from the resources of space and time that the NACL residency center uniquely provides. The Deep Space Residency Program is designed expressly to accommodate the needs of ensembles and group projects, and is inclined to support creator-performer, performer-driven, or collaborative creation models over standard script-based productions.

For more information and online application visit: NACL.ORG/deep-space-performance-residency

We use Café (Call For Entry) for the on-line application and selection process. Artists are to submit a digital portfolio of their work together with a completed submittal form. The jury consists of creative professionals living in the Arroscia Valley and previous residency recipients. Recipients can reapply to return to the Arroscia Residency five years after the end of their residency. There is no limit on the number of times a person can apply.

Each application must include:

• Completed application form.
• $25USD application fee.
• For EU applicants provide a photocopy of your identification card OR for non-EU applicants provide a photocopy of your valid passport.
• Curriculum Vitae (4 pages maximum).
• Digital portfolio of 10 pieces.
• Two professional references.

Itinera Arte Artist Residency Program 2026:

Places I inhabit, places that inhabit me

From March 5 to April 30, 2026

The Itinera Arte platform, based in Rio de Janeiro and in collaboration with Arquipélago Carioca, announces the second cycle of its international artist residency program, open to both Brazilian and foreign artists.

The residency is aimed at contemporary artists at any stage of their careers, working across a wide range of media — painting, drawing, video, performance, sculpture, installation, among others — who are interested in exchanges with professionals in the field and in direct contact with the cultural environment of the city.

Grounded in the identity of movement and displacement that defines Itinera (to travel, to transit, to wander), the program encourages the sharing of knowledge in motion, in dialogue with the living historical landscape surrounding Guanabara Bay, at the heart of Rio de Janeiro.

“Places I inhabit, places that inhabit me” invites sensitive investigations into the act of inhabiting as an aesthetic, political, and affective experience.

The residency welcomes artists interested in exploring the multiple dimensions of space — territory, city, home, or body — and the entanglements that arise from them.

Participants are encouraged to examine the places they inhabit, reflecting on how our bodies, gestures, and narratives intertwine with these spaces, granting them meaning — and, simultaneously, how these places cross through us, shape us, and inhabit us in unexpected ways.

The program aims to open a poetic and critical reflection on the experience of inhabiting, stretching the boundaries between the intimate and the collective, the ephemeral and the permanent, while exploring the poetics of everyday life as a way to perceive, understand, and imagine the spaces we occupy — and those that occupy us.

General Information:

A total of 9 artists will be selected for this edition — 7 paying participants and 2 full grantees.

Applications are open from October 10 to November 30, 2025.

Residents will receive ongoing support from the Itinera Arte team throughout the program.

This edition is curated and coordinated by Thiago Fernandes.

The residency offers each artist:

• Studio space in downtown Rio de Janeiro (25 m², equipped with a worktable)

• Weekly curatorial follow-up

• Portfolio review sessions

• Engagement with the local art scene through visits to studios, galleries, institutions, and exhibitions

• Conversations with visiting curators

• Cultural activities throughout Rio’s historic city center

• A collective exhibition at the end of the residency

Selected artists will be encouraged to fully engage with the wide range of activities promoted by the program.

The work to be presented in the final exhibition will be developed in dialogue with the Itinera Arte curatorial team.

Applicants must be able to communicate in Portuguese or English.

Application Requirements

• Portfolio

• Curriculum vitae

• Artist statement

Note 1: All applications must be submitted in Portuguese or English.

Note 2: Applicants for full scholarships must include a motivation letter explaining their interest in the program and their financial need, addressing the stated criteria.

Fee

US$ 500 per month (US$ 1.000 for the full residency period).

Brazilian artists will receive a 50% reduction on the total fee: R$ 2.000 for the entire residency (R$ 1.000 per month).

Accommodation, travel, meals, and personal expenses are not included. However, Itinera Arte provides guidance and information to help participants find partner accommodations and offers useful tips about the city.

Scholarships

Two artists will be awarded full scholarships, covering the total program fee, based on socioeconomic, racial, and/or gender criteria.

The selection committee will also consider the relevance of the applicant’s artistic background and the alignment with the conceptual framework of the residency.

Applicants for the scholarship must submit a letter of interest outlining their motivation to participate and their need for financial support, according to the above criteria.

Pre-selected residents will be contacted by December 8, 2025

All prospective residents must fill an application, provide the required information to be reviewed then to be interviewed if selected.  The interview is a videocall with the Founder and Creative Director.