Studio By The Tracks Artist Residency 2026

Studio By The Tracks Artist Residency

Application
Studio By The Tracks’ (SBTT) Artists-in-Residence (AIRs) will work in collaboration with SBTT artists and staff to create new works and support ongoing programs. SBTT serves approximately 60 artists on the autism spectrum in and around Birmingham, AL. The AIR program enriches the experience of SBTT artists while expanding SBTT’s educational and creative offerings to the community and bringing fresh ideas, new energy, and added capacity to the Studio.

Please Note: Applications will be due February 23, 2026.

What SBTT will expect of the Artist-in-Residence:
- A commitment of 80 hours over 4 months. (Exact scheduling is flexible and will be agreed upon leading up to the residency period. However, AIRs will be required to schedule the majority of their time in the Studio concurrent with class in order to spend dedicated time with SBTT artists. This brings fresh ideas, new energy, and added capacity to the Studio which allows SBTT to better serve more artists on the spectrum.)
- An educational opportunity taught by the AIR to be offered free to SBTT artists, members, and the larger community.
- A professional development opportunity offered to SBTT staff.
- Creation of new work/s or project in collaboration with or inspired by SBTT artists.
- A public presentation of work created during the residency. (The presentation platform is also flexible and not necessarily limited to a traditional artwork or exhibition.)
What the Artist-in-Residence can expect of SBTT:
- A $3600 stipend
- A budget for project development and production
- Support to create, research, and implement the education and presentation components of the residency
- An amazing experience working with a talented community of neurodiverse artists
- SBTT does not currently provide lodging or transportation. While not restricted to Alabama residents, the residency is primarily designed for artists local to the Birmingham area.
Name*

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Email*
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Address

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What are your preferred pronouns?

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When would you prefer your AIR Session to begin? (dates are approximate)

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Resume or CV *

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Website and/or social media handles:
Why are you interested in working with SBTT and its artists?*
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Do you have experience teaching or working in a classroom environment? Working in a community studio? *
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Do you have experience working with individuals/artists on the autism spectrum or are you on the autism spectrum?*
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As listed on our website, the following values are core to our work and community at Studio By The Tracks:
- Artistic Expression: We value the arts and believe in the importance of artistic expression.
- Human Potential: We are committed to supporting people in becoming everything they aspire to be.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: We believe in the arts as a vocational path and in artists as entrepreneurs and creators.
- Compassion: We strive to do all things with compassion, dignity, and respect.
- Community: We believe in fostering community with one another.
- Diversity and Inclusivity: We respect neuro-diversity and different life experiences, abilities, and forms of personal and creative expression. We seek to create an environment that is inclusive and respectful of all.
Tell us how and why one of these values resonates with you and/or your creative practice?*
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Anything else you would like SBTT to know about you, your work, or what you would like to accomplish at SBTT…
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For accessibility purposes, you may upload video responses to any of the long form questions here.

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How did you find out about SBTT?
Work Samples (Upload images or documentation of up to 6 works)

Feel free to upload up to 6 files in the form of individual images, pdf project recaps, installation images/videos, or other documentation as needed for review. You may upload the following file types: pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, csv, txt, rtf, html, zip, mp3, wma, mpg, flv, avi, jpg, jpeg, png, gif, mp4, and mov.
1) Artwork Examples*

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2) Project Documentation (if applicable)

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Application process:
- Applications are DUE FEBRUARY 22, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
- Applications will be reviewed by SBTT staff and a consulting guest artists from the local creative community.
- Artists selected to move forward into the selection process will be contacted to schedule a brief interview (usually over Zoom).
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Studio By The Tracks Artist Residency

Work Samples (Upload images or documentation of up to 6 works)