Capital Artist Residency
Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
October 1, 2026
176 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Capital Artist Residency
Overview: An annual initiative dedicated to supporting artists of color whose work contributes to regional and national artistic dialogue.
Geographic Scope: Washington, D.C.
Eligibility:
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About the Program:
The program sponsors, promotes, and houses at least one visual or multidisciplinary BIPOC artist each year in Washington, D.C., offering a creative space tailored for the artist to develop and amplify their unique perspective from a national platform.
Housing Provider: Jair Lynch Real Estate Partners provides housing during residencies.
Recent Residents:
Application Process: Nomination-based. The nomination process opens in Fall for the following year's residency.
How to Apply
Application Information
Application Type: Nomination-based (not direct artist applications)
Timeline:
Process:
1. Wait for nomination period to open (Fall of each year)
2. Nominated artists will be selected through review process
3. Selected resident will be announced
How to Submit:
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