$2000 stipend, studio access, and international residency opportunities.
The Artist Residency CultureHub Residency Program supports artists working with emerging technologies across New York and Los Angeles. The program offers short-term residencies focused on development, technical exploration, and public presentation. Selected artists receive financial support, access to specialized studio environments, and opportunities to engage with international partners: DOCKdigital in Berlin, Société des arts technologiques in Montréal, and La MaMa Umbria in Spoleto.
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Opportunity Snapshot – CultureHub Residency
What: Artist residency focused on projects using emerging technologies
Who: Artists living and working in Los Angeles or New York who are not currently enrolled in a degree program
Where: Los Angeles, New York, and international partner sites in Berlin, Montréal, and Spoleto
Award / Support: $2000 stipend; studio access; technical support; public presentation; documentation; marketing; international travel and housing (NY residency)
Residency Duration: 1–2 weeks (Los Angeles); 1 week in New York + 1 week international (New York track)
Application Opens: April 24
Deadline: May 20, 2026 11:59PM PT
Official Link: https://www.culturehub.org/residency#residency-opportunities-anchor
Access the full Strategy Notes here
About CultureHub Residency
The Artist Residency CultureHub Residency Program focuses on artists developing work that engages critically with technology. The program supports projects using tools such as virtual reality, artificial intelligence, robotics, and creative coding. Artists are expected to apply with a project already in development.
The residency operates in two formats. In Los Angeles, artists receive short-term access to a flexible studio environment designed for experimentation and public presentation. In New York, the program includes a joint international residency structure, connecting selected artists to partner organizations in Berlin, Montréal, and Spoleto.
The program identifies specific areas of focus across both locations. In Los Angeles, proposals are encouraged to engage ecological responsibility, tech ethics, integration of old and new technologies, localized networks, human connection, or sustainability. In New York, each international partnership is organized around a distinct theme: Space and Algorithms with DOCKdigital in Berlin, Hybridization of Spaces and Telematic Installation with Société des arts technologiques in Montréal, and Data, Narrative, and Performance with La MaMa Umbria in Spoleto. These frameworks define the context for project development and shape how artists approach technology within the residency.
What Is Offered
- $2000 stipend for project development
- Studio access with lighting, audio, video, and projection systems
- Technical support during the residency period
- Public presentation opportunity such as a showing or workshop
- Marketing support through CultureHub platforms
- Photo and video documentation support
- Access to residency network and cohort
- International travel and housing support for New York residency track
- One week residency in New York and one week with an international partner
Who Should Apply to CultureHub Residency
Artists must meet the following criteria:
- “CultureHub Residenies are open to artists living and working in Los Angeles, CA and New York, NY.”
- “Artists based in New York or Los Angeles and who are not currently enrolled in a degree-earning program will be considered for the residency program.”
- “Artists can only apply for one of the residency opportunities.”
- Projects should engage technology as a core element of the artistic process and can be at various stages of development.
CultureHub Residency Timeline
Application Opens: April 24
Deadline: May 20, 2026 11:59PM PT
Why This Opportunity Matters
The CultureHub Residency provides direct support for artists working with technology in performance, media, and interdisciplinary practices. It combines funding, technical infrastructure, and public engagement within a short development cycle. The New York track extends this support internationally, creating access to global networks and partner institutions.
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https://www.culturehub.org/residency#residency-opportunities-anchor
Strategy Notes
This residency supports artists developing technology-based projects within a short research and development framework. The application must demonstrate a clear project, a precise use of the studio and technical resources, and a strong alignment with the selected residency track and its thematic focus.
What to Focus On
Core condition of the opportunity
This is a development residency structured around technology-driven artistic research. The application must clearly define a project that can advance within one to two weeks of focused studio time.
The proposal must show how the work engages specific technologies such as telepresence, AI systems, spatial audio, or data-driven performance. The project must be positioned as an active process that can benefit from technical support and studio experimentation.
Access the full Strategy Notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/strategy-notes-156524405
