The Create Change Bed-Stuy Residency program supports the development of participatory and community-attuned creative projects by artists of color who live, work, or are otherwise invested in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Projects may take place anywhere in Bed-Stuy, either in person or virtually, across various community sites, from laundromats and urban gardens to playgrounds and community centers. The residency is a year-long program that runs from January to December.
PROGRAM FORMAT
The Create Change Bed-Stuy Residency is a specialized track for artists who live in or have a strong connection to the Bedford-Stuyvesant area that includes:
- One year
- Honorarium $18,000 & $10,000 production budget
- Workshop sessions are taken alongside the Create Change Fellows, monthly cohort coaching sessions, and professional development mentorship.
- Cohort and join a community of over 250 alumni
- Open Studios and culminating public event