RESIDENCY

Temple House provides artist residencies for writers, musicians, sound, digital, visual, and performance artists. Each year,12 local, national, and international artists will benefit from 2 to 8-week fully sponsored stays, fostering a vibrant exchange of ideas across a diverse creative community.

 

The program includes:

• Studio space and private bedroom accommodations in a shared house.

• Shared ballroom space with local artists and opportunity to present work.

• Travel and living expenses, up to $1500 with additional support for low-income artists.

• Low income artists are encouraged to apply for Temple House grants for additional expenses awarded on an as needed basis, up to $2500.

 

Goals:

• Support artists in their creative processes and help them push the boundaries of their work.

• Cultivate a nurturing community that enriches New Orleans’ cultural landscape through both local and international collaborations.

• Promote societal and cultural discourse through artistic expression, particularly from marginalized voices.

• Develop programs and initiatives that make art more attainable for underrepresented groups, thereby diversifying the range of artistic perspectives. 

• Celebrate exploration of new forms and methods in artists' work.

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