• Two residents will be selected for each residency cycle.

• One-year residency, structured in two phases:

• First 6 months: Research, outreach, and community engagement, including introductions to the surrounding community and initial project development

• Second 6 months: Project refinement and development of a final exhibition or public presentation

• Private studio space: A designated 700 sq. ft. studio located in the building adjacent to DMST Atelier, available for project development and other artist-related uses throughout the residency

• Stipend: A stipend (amount to be announced upon acceptance) to support project costs and participation

• Development of fundamentals of community based theoretical and arts leadership through monthly Beauty Salon workshops. As the Salons enter a new phase focused on structured learning and strategic engagement—centered on Practical Radicals: Seven Strategies to Change the World by Deepak Bhargava and Stephanie Luce—the residency extends this model beyond reflection toward action.

• Community-engagement guidance from both DMST Atelier and Transformation Arts

• Professional and curatorial support: Ongoing curatorial, administrative

• Community access: Connection to DMST Atelier and Transformation Arts’ community networks, cross-disciplinary partnerships, and equity-centered programming, including engagement with neighborhood partners such as MINC, Recreation Café, and Pickford Market / Mid-City Dough, Palm Grove Social, Amazing Piñatas

• Public-facing opportunities: Opportunities to host workshops, public programs, or other forms of community engagement during the residency

• Culminating presentation: At the conclusion of the residency, each resident will present a final exhibition or public presentation supported by both organizations

• Promotion: Visibility and promotion through DMST Atelier and Transformation Arts communication channels

• A well-developed body of work and sustained commitment to practice (typically reflected through 5+years of active work)

• A demonstrated exhibition or public presentation history (regional, national, and/or international)

• Documented experiences with community-based work, including collaborative or participatory projects

• Have familiarity with the cultural history and local issues of the neighborhood they propose to work within

• Participation in the MidCity Arts & Music Festival (date TBD)

Please submit the following materials as a single PDF or through the residency’s digital submission portal (if applicable):

• Applicant Information
  
  Full Name, Pronouns (optional)
  Contact Information (Email, Phone Number, Website, Social Media)
  City of Residence
  
  

  CV / Resume
  
  (3 pages max) - Exhibition history/ Community-engaged projects/ Awards, residencies, or fellowships/ Teaching, mentoring, or facilitation experience (if relevant)/ Collaborations with nonprofit, cultural, educational, or community organizations
  

  Narrative Response
  
  

• Artist Statement (250-300) - Discuss your artistic practice with an emphasis on:

• Core themes

• How your work engages or partners with communities

• How your artistic practice has evolved to address social or cultural contexts

• Why this residency aligns with your current trajectory as a mid-career artist

• How this opportunity contributes to or expands upon your existing community-based artistic practice

  
  
  Work Samples
  
  

• Files types required PDF, hyperlink, .mov

• All applicants must submit a portfolio of work consisting of a maximum of 20 still images. Applicants will be asked to provide the title, year, medium, and size for each artwork.

• Applicants submitting images documenting installation, performance, and project-based work should include a link to the work as well as a brief description.

• Documentation of community-engaged projects, workshops, or collaborative practices

Residency call closed until Winter 2027