crosstown arts residency program

Founded in 2010, Crosstown Arts (501c3) oversaw the transformation of the Crosstown Concourse building, a one million square foot former Sears distribution warehouse, into a vibrant cultural hub. Today, the Concourse houses Crosstown Arts’ cutting-edge contemporary art center, boasting a diverse array of amenities such as galleries, exhibition spaces, a screening room, a performance venue, and a theater. Situated in Memphis, TN, the highly competitive Artist Residency program at Crosstown Arts welcomes only 15-20 artists and curators, both visiting and local, per year, spanning various disciplines including visual arts, music, film, and literature.

Three-month residency sessions are offered in 2027 during the spring (February 11 – May 11) and in the fall (September 9 – December 7), with a two-month session in the summer (June 3 – August 3). Crosstown Arts offers select specialized residencies in music and film/media as part of the application process.