The Artists in Residence (AiRs) Program selects emerging or mid-career artists, activists, and cultural organizers for a year-long residency focused on community engagement and project-based learning. AiRs develop and execute detailed art projects that address relevant issues and engage the community. They participate in community events, lead workshops or public discussions, and collaborate with other artists and community members. The program includes workshop sessions alongside the Create Change Fellows, monthly cohort coaching sessions, and professional development mentorship. AiRs receive an honorarium of $18,000, a $10,000 production budget, and access to in-depth resources, including specialized materials, and advanced professional networks.

Four Create Change Artists-in-Residence and one Bed-Stuy Artist-in-Residence, will be selected to participate in the 2025 program. The program schedule includes the following:

• Orientation and Lab alongside the Create Change Fellows
• Cohort coaching sessions and professional development opportunities
• Public open studios as a touchpoint with your community
• A mentor to support the development of your project and creative practice at large
• Access to alumni community upon completion

Application Closes October 10, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Residency Review Panel Nov 18 – 22, 2024
Award Notification December 18, 2024

Selection Process Overview

Application Review
LP staff will review all applications and select a shortlist. This shortlist will be reviewed by our Artist and Community Council.

Shortlist Residency Interview Panels
Shortlisted residency applicants will be interviewed by LP Staff and our Artist and Community Council. The interview panels will be conducted via Zoom conference.

Shortlist Fellowship Applicants
Fellowship candidates will be asked to submit additional materials as part of the second-round process. There is no interview panel for the Fellowship program.

Eligibility

Ideal candidates have experience with developing collaborative or community-based projects. They demonstrate an alignment with LP values, have a background in community organizing and outreach strategies, and are at a catalytic moment within their creative practices. Applications with diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and expertise are valued, as well as age diversity, multilingual folks, and practitioners without formal arts-education are encouraged to apply.

Artists-in-Residence Eligibility Criteria:

• 21 and above
• Are in alignment with The LP’s values and POC-centered principles
• Are not enrolled in a degree-seeking program
• Have a demonstrated creative practice committed to community building and public engagement
• Demonstrate an interest or practice in socially and community-engaged art
• Are familiar with the cultural history and local issues impacting borough
• Lives, works, and/or shows demonstrated investment in within local community
• Are committed to co-creating a community art project

To help counter structural, systemic injustices of displacement and gentrification in, we will prioritize:

• Applications from individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+
• Applications from generational and long-term (10+ consecutive years) residents
• Applications from individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, Native, and/or People of Color
• Applications from individuals in the disability community, including immuno-compromised individuals

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