Applications for 2026 residencies are now closed.
Applications will reopen in 2026 for the 2027 residency sessions.
Please note: Crosstown Arts does not accept applications by mail, email or phone. All applications must be submitted through SlideRoom.
For questions please email residency@crosstownarts.org
Crosstown Arts is a contemporary arts organization dedicated to further cultivating the creative community in Memphis, TN. Crosstown Arts offers multidisciplinary residencies in Memphis, TN, to visiting and Memphis-based artists and curators working in any creative discipline including visual arts, music, film, and writing in all genres. Please visit www.crosstownarts.org for more information about events and programs or to join the mailing list.
Application Review Process
Applicants will be scored by a selection panel comprised of creative professionals; residencies will be offered based on the panel’s scores and recommendations with an emphasis on inclusivity and diversity.
Crosstown Arts is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and disability.
For detailed information about the residency program, click here to download a PDF of our residency guide. Please email residency@crosstownarts.org with any questions about the program or the application process.
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