Apply for Workspace

The 2012 Workspace Application Deadline has passed and we are not currently accepting applications.

We expect to begin taking applications for the 2013-2014 Workspace residency session in late 2012.

To keep up to date on all LMCC opportunities and events, including calls for residency applications, please sign up for This Month, our monthly email newsletter.

Applicant Eligibility

Application to Workspace is open to emerging visual artists and writers working in a range of disciplines and genres.

Collaborative pairs (no more than 2) are eligible to apply. Eligible collaborative applicants should submit one application that includes a joint biography and resume that demonstrate a history of collaboration.

International applicants are eligible for this program.

Applicants must choose to apply as either a visual artist or writer; applicants cannot apply in both categories.

How to Apply

Detailed application guidelines are released in conjunction with each open call. In general, the Workspace application is collected through
an Online Application Form and submission of a Work Samples (images, video, audio, or writing samples).

The Online Application Form asks applicants to provide:

  • Contact Information
  • Professional References
  • Narrative Biography
  • Resume
  • Artist’s or Writer’s Statement
  • Proposal
  • Work Sample Information

The Selection Process

LMCC expects to receive approximately 900 applications from visual artists and 100 applications from writers for Workspace this year.
Applicants are reviewed by a selection panel comprised of arts and literary professionals, artists, and writers. Panelists change each year.
(Click here for a list of past panelists.) Visual artists and writers are reviewed by separate panels.

The selection panels will review and rank all applicants according to the following criteria:

  • Merit and Professional Record, based primarily on Work Samples;
  • Career record, based primarily on Narrative Biography and Resume;
  • Proposed projects and ideas, as expressed in the Proposal and Statement.

LMCC is committed to maintaining diversity in all of its programs.

Program offerings and application information is subject to change.

Grantee Spotlight »

The Apollo Theater

The Apollo Theater

LMCC’s Creative Curricula grantee, the Apollo Theater, in partnership with the Harriet Tubman Learning Center creatively engages fourth and fifth graders through the Apollo Theater Oral History Project.

More events we support »

Look & Listen »

Slideshows, Recordings, & Videos

Get Email Updates

Calendar »

Upcoming Events & Info Sessions

February 2012
April 2012

Request for Proposal:
Web & Print Design Firm for 2012 River To River Festival

LMCC is seeking proposals for a Web & Print Design Firm for 2012 River To River Festival.
Click here to learn more.

Request for Proposal:
Public Relations Firm for 2012 River To River Festival

LMCC is seeking proposals for a Public Relations Firm for 2012 River To River Festival.
Click here to learn more.