From Nov. 2005 - May 2006, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council offered a temporary residency program in Lower Manhattan for 15 artists displaced by Hurricane Katrina.

Christopher Saucedo's studio

Thanks to the generosity and support of the arts and real estate communities, LMCC was able to relocate the program, allowing resident artists to continue their work. We are proud to have had the opportunity to support artists from the Gulf Coast during their time of recovery and rebuilding.

What the Residency Offered

The artists in the Gulf Coast Artist Residency were selected from an open call to artists whose homes or studios had been damaged by Hurricane Katrina, and who could no longer work in their former cities.  Artists who were working in the following disciplines were eligible: painting, photography, sculpture, video, installation, sound, performance and new media.  The residency offered the following:

• 6-month residency session
• Access to the studios 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Studio space was approximately 250sqf.  Each studio was partitioned within a larger, shared space, but did not have a door. Studios were furnished with a desk and a chair, and equipped with wireless internet access and basic overhead lighting. A $850/month living stipend was provided.
• Opportunities were presented to meet with guest gallerists, curators, artists, writers and collectors who were invited for informal discussions and studio visits
• Other opportunities to present work to the general public included an Open Studio Weekend and public programs at the close of the residency (late April.)
• Accessto Pace University Library and Materials for the Arts; and other special services and support as needed.

The Gulf Coast Residency was a one-time only emergency residency. We are no longer accepting applications as the program is now over. Sign up for our email newsletter to keep abreast of future opportunities.