living wage residencies 2026-27
The Lab is announcing an open call for its celebrated Living Wage Residency program in 2026-27, providing substantial support for artists in the creation of new works.
Since 2014, The Lab’s residency program has provided over $1,000,000 to artists, with artist fees representing nearly 30% of our average operating budget. Residents receive keys to our space as well as substantial support in the form of artist fees, curatorial collaboration, and technical expertise.
Residencies will take place from July 2026 through June 2027.
Application process:
Stage 1, Due May 31 — Open call with artist name, CV, 3 links, brief description of proposed residency project, and brief overview of how you will apply the provided financial, staff, and space resources.
Stage 2, Due Date TBD — Up to 12 selected artists will be invited and provided with a $250 stipend to develop their proposals with a personal bio and statement of timeliness, a further description of the project, and a more detailed description of how they would specifically use the $5,000 stipend for collaborators and materials.
Applications will be reviewed by a diverse panel of professional artists and curators, including members of The Lab’s Board of Directors and outside panelists.