WPA Artist-Organizer Residency

WPA is pleased to announce the continuation of our Artist-Organizer Residency Program. During 2022–23, we are offering our space to two artist-organizers, one during the summer of 2022 and the other in the spring of 2023. Locally-based artist-organizers and artist-curators are encouraged to apply through this open call. We are accepting submissions between now and Sunday, April 24.

We will prioritize applications from artists who are working on projects that emphasize collaboration and outreach, involving other artists and thinkers; and artists who plan to use the space for an average of 20 hours or more per week. Eligible kinds of projects include curatorial and editorial research, community organizing, or public programming. This residency is intended for self-directed exploration and experimentation—there is no requirement for specific outputs.

The ten-week residency includes:
- 800 sq. ft. street-level ADA compliant space with gallery lighting, slop sink, bathroom, kitchenette, Internet access, printer, video monitors, projectors, folding table, and chairs
- 24/hr access (you will have private use of the space outside of our open hours)
- Introduction to potential collaborators and resources including curators, scholars, archives, etc.
- Curatorial and research support on a flexible schedule
- Open studio event at the conclusion of the residency
- $1,500 stipend and $500 material budget
Important Dates:

Application Deadline: Sunday, April 24 at 11:59 pm EDT

Application Notification: Friday, May 13, 2022

Summer Residency: June–August 2022

Spring Residency: March–May 2023

Application Questions:
- What are you researching right now?
- How will you use the space, and how would access to it benefit your practice and support your research?
- How does your practice reflect our values of collaboration, experimentation, and inclusion?
- Has your creative practice been impacted by COVID-19, and if so how?
- Please provide your website or social media handle(s)
- What more would you like to tell us about yourself?
- Upload CV
- Do you have a preference between the two residency time periods?
  - Summer 2022
  - Spring 2023
  - No preference
- How many working hours do you estimate needing the space and what is your ideal schedule?
  - 10-20hrs/wk
  - 20hrs/wk or more
Please contact Jordan Martin at jmartin@wpadc.org with any questions.

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What are you researching right now?*

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