Application Information

Applications for 2027 residencies are now open!

The closing date for all 2027 applications is Friday, July 31st, 2026.

We have updated the format of our applications this year by creating separate applications for each of the four general disciplines in which we offer residencies. All applicants will still have the option to have their work viewed by one additional reviewer in a separate field.

To apply for a residency in MUSIC, click here.

To apply for a residency in WRITING, click here.

To apply for a residency in VISUAL ARTS, click here.

To apply for a residency in FILM/MEDIA, click here

Crosstown Arts does offer a limited amount of fee waivers for applicants with financial need. Please email us to inquire if you are in need of a fee waiver on your application.

Read more about the program in the Residency Guide.

Residency FAQs

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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