$1000 stipend + 3-day recording residency at Vintage Synthesizer Museum
The Trans Music Archive artist residency in Los Angeles offers a 3-day recording residency at the Vintage Synthesizer Museum with a $1000 stipend. This artist residency supports trans artists working in music and sound through studio access and technical support.
Artist Residency Details
What: 2026 Residency Program
Who: Must self-identify as a trans artist, or a group with a majority trans-identifying founding members or principal writers.
Where: Los Angeles, CA (or can travel to LA for the residency)
Award / Support:
- Two artists will be chosen for a 3-day long recording artist residency at Vintage Synthesizer Museum in Los Angeles, CA from May 15th to May 17th and from May 22nd to May 24th (one artist per weekend).
- Trans Music Archive will provide a $1000 stipend for each of the chosen artists/bands to make this residency as equitable as possible to all artists.
- In house engineer is provided, if needed.
Application Fee (if any): none
Artist Residency Duration (if applicable): 3-day long recording residency, from May 15th to May 17th and from May 22nd to May 24th, one artist per weekend.
Deadline: Applications will close on April 8th at the end of the day. Los Angeles Time
Official Link: https://www.transmusicarchive.org/residency-vsm-2026
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About the Opportunity
The Trans Music Archive Artist Residency VSM 2026 provides selected artists with access to the Vintage Synthesizer Museum in Los Angeles for a dedicated recording residency. The program is structured across two weekends in May 2026, with one artist selected per session.
The residency includes financial support, access to equipment, and the option to work with an in-house engineer. The program is designed to support artists working with electronic music and studio-based practices.
Artist Residency Includes
- Two artists will be chosen for a 3-day long recording residency at Vintage Synthesizer Museum in Los Angeles, CA from May 15th to May 17th and from May 22nd to May 24th (one artist per weekend).
- Trans Music Archive will provide a $1000 stipend for each of the chosen artists/bands to make this residency as equitable as possible to all artists.
- In house engineer is provided, if needed.
Who Should Apply
- Must self-identify as a trans artist, or a group with a majority trans-identifying founding members or principal writers.
- Must be an active project and have previously released music.
- Must be local to Los Angeles or be able to travel to Los Angeles for the duration of the program, we are unable to offer housing or travel expenses beyond the $1000 provided.
- Must be able to fully utilize Vintage Synthesizer Museum’s equipment and space. Artists in electronic genres preferred for this residency.
- Must have a portable recording setup (laptop, DAW). You can choose to bring your own audio interface or plug and play into the UA Apollo at the studio.
Timeline
Deadline: April 8, 2026 at the end of the day. PST
Why This Opportunity Matters
This residency provides direct access to specialized synthesizer equipment, studio time, and technical support, alongside a stipend, creating focused conditions for producing new work.
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https://www.transmusicarchive.org/residency-vsm-2026
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