Our groundbreaking residency provides artists who are often excluded from or ill-served by traditional residency programs the tools to thrive and achieve their dreams. We offer time, space, and mentorship, helping artists to hone their crafts, propel their careers, and deepen creative connections with others.
Traditionally, artist residencies are difficult for neurodiverse people to access. They involve profuse paperwork and a convoluted application process, promising access to a creative environment that can feel competitive, pressured, and intimidating. Summertime makes the process intuitive and accessible, so that great artists can be supported according to their unique dreams, desires, and needs.
We have hosted 38 artists-in-residence to date. Carlo Daleo made the radio show he had been dreaming up for decades. Dean Millien made a zoo out of tin foil. YAI Arts made a papier mache dinner party honoring their families and home traditions. Artists have used the container to create exhibitions, museum talks, puppet shows, and more!
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RESIDENTS RECEIVE:
-3 months of studio access
-$500 materials stipend
-$500 honorarium for participation
-Attuned mentorship with weekly check-ins
-Culminating public-facing display of artist’s work
-Opportunities to sell work (artist receives 50% of every sale)
-Promotion through our social media, website, and newsletter
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RESIDENCY GOALS:
-Cultivation: Take your practice to the next level in a safe and nurturing setting with focused mentorship from Summertime.
-Connection: Focus on what you love and we’ll help you build relationships with other like-minded artists and cultural organizations based on your individual passions and aesthetic.
-Spotlight: It’s your time to shine! Each residency culminates in a public-facing exhibition, performance, or event designed to get your work and your name out there.
-Inclusion: Join Summertime’s flourishing creative community and extensive network who supports, celebrates, and inspires one another.
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WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Passionate artists (or collectives) ready to realize a creative dream and take their careers to the next level
Age 18+, based in New York or interested in participating in the residency virtually
Excited to make art independently in your their own studio space and work towards a concrete goal
Have the time and energy to prioritize art making for 3 months
Eager to collaborate with Summertime and be part of our neurodiverse creative community pushing for a more inclusive art world
Artists who are typically ill-served by traditional residencies, whether or not they identify as having a disability, will be prioritized. All artists are encouraged to apply!
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Apply below and feel free to reach out if you have any questions! If you prefer, we can also talk through the application on the phone or over Zoom instead of filling it out on the computer. Even if you are not selected for the soonest upcoming residency, we will keep your application on file for future residencies and opportunities.
Thank you so much for your interest and participation <3
