What is a Residency ?
Residency at the Department
is a community-first, application based, 'Proud to Pay" program giving working creatives near-unlimited access to professional studio space and gear.
Our goal is to eliminate all barriers between you and your creativity.
Proud to Pay
With a suggested payment of $250 to keep the residency program running, the 'Proud to Pay' model does not make finances a deciding factor in acceptance. We want you to contribute to the community in the ways you're able.
What is Proud to Pay?
Can I
Apply?
This is designed for those who:
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are active creators
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value being around other working creatives
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want space without financial gatekeeping
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understand shared environments and shared responsibility
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are open to collaboration, feedback, and participation
This includes filmmakers, photographers, musicians, designers, writers, and multidisciplinary artists.
You don’t need a certain resume, following, or income level but you do need intent, presence, and care for the community.
How it Works
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6-month residency cycles
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Application-based selection
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limited residents per class
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Pay-what-you-can (suggested $250/month)
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Shared access with booking guidelines
The residency is supported through partnerships, programming, and paid production allowing access to be based on action not income.