Whistle Space Summer Institute 2026: Application Form

Whistle Space Summer Institute: Application Form

Whistle Space is a research platform for artistic and political practice. Part artist/ scholar residency, part somatic nourishment program, it is meant to center Black arts and their relations with a focus on the body as a nexus for expression, sustenance and resistance. In summer 2026, Whistle Space will host its 2nd annual Summer Institute in Williamstown, MA from July 5th to July 18th, with travel dates being July 4th and 19th. Facilitators include Dr. Kemi Adeyemi, Salome Asega, Dr. Ayasha Guerin, Dr. Joy James, Dr. Romi Morrison, Utē Petit, and Sarah Workneh. participants will engage with a renowned cohort of facilitators to examine the key themes of Whistle Space's agenda—Body, Food/Land, Technology and Organizing. All participants will be paid a fee to attend. All travel, lodging, food and childcare (as needed) will also be covered. The deadline for submitting an application is February 5th, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST.
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Address

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Confirmation of Eligibility
By completing this application, I confirm that I:

will be available for the entire engagement. I can arrive on July 4th and depart on July 19th;am able to receive payment within the US;have a minimum of 4 years experience in my chosen field of study or work.
Vital Highlights and CV

Please describe three highlights of your personal practice. Through these highlights, we would like to understand what defines your interests and personal investments as an artist or scholar, not merely your professional achievements. Upload a CV, 2 pages max.
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Personal Statement

Outline your artist statement or research program.
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Work Samples
Please provide up to five examples of your recent work uploaded as one PDF. Your submission MUST be under 6 MB. This can include images, moving-image work, sound work, writing, performance documentation, etc. For video work, sound and performance documentation, the length per submission is a maximum of 5 minutes per sample. If you would like to submit a link to Vimeo, Youtube or another streaming platform, please include the link, password (if required) and timestamp for viewing per work. Please organize and mark the material clearly.*
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Whistle Space Summer Institute: Application Form

Confirmation of Eligibility

Vital Highlights and CV

Personal Statement

Work Samples