Third Wave Fund’s 2026 Artist-in-Residence Program

Third Wave Fund’s 2026 Artist-in-Residence Program

The Artist-in-Residence program at Third Wave Fund is an annual, paid, and virtual residency supporting an emerging visual artist in strengthening their practice of creating art for social change. The artist will support Third Wave Fund’s visibility and engagement as a by-and-for community funder, amplifying our vision of gender justice and liberation, and mobilizing our network of activist donors. The artist will collaborate with Third Wave Fund on two digital illustrations and a short-form, animated reel to bolster our storytelling and fundraising efforts on our digital platforms. Before filling out this form, please ensure that you’ve read through all information pertaining to the eligibility and requirements of this residency on our website at thirdwavefund.org. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5pm CST. If you have trouble filling out this form, please email us at comms@thirdwavefund.org so that we can best assist. Late submissions or submissions through email will not be considered.
Name*

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Location*

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URL Link to Artist Portfolio*
Your artist portfolio can be a number of works (ideally at least five pre-existing examples) available for us to view on your website or Instagram page. We highly recommend sharing a link to where we can view both digital illustrations and animated videos.
Length of time in your art practice*

0–1 year2–3 years4–5 years5+ years
Please confirm that you are experienced in digital illustration*

I am experienced in digital illustration
Please confirm your experience with animation (check all that apply)*

I have never created an animated video with my illustrationsI have experience using one or more of the following: Procreate, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate, Linearity Move, and/or KritaI have experience animating illustrations through another method
Please confirm that you can attend 60-minute virtual meetings on the following dates: 7/14, 7/21, 9/16, 10/14, 11/4, and 12/10.*

Yes, I can attend all meetingsI can't attend at least oneI can't attend at least two or more
What living artists who have created social justice-aligned artwork inspire you?
Think of artists you'd love to ask for advice on making art for social change!
Please let us know accessibility needs, if any, that you will need to participate in the artist residency:
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Examples of what you could share: Why you want to participate in this artist residency at Third Wave Fund, what draws you to making art for social change, what's been a favorite collaborative artwork in recent times, etc.
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