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ECHO Artist Residency Program
Housing: On-site lodging in the gallery
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists; one resident selected from Northeast Ohio (Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina, Summit, Portage, Geauga, Lake counties) and one from outside the region per quarter
- The Focus: Creating experimental, site-specific, and immersive contemporary art projects that challenge conventional exhibition models and engage timely social, political, or cultural issues
- The Funding: Artist honorarium, production budget, on-site lodging, full use of production facilities and A/V equipment, free access to offsite maker spaces, one-year SPACES membership with ArtsPass benefits, curatorial guidance, and marketing/press support
- Key Requirements: Portfolio or work samples, artist statement or project proposal demonstrating experimental and boundary-pushing practice, CV or résumé, evidence of thematic engagement with current issues, and description of how the work engages site-specificity or community dialogue
Applications openNovember 10, 2026
DeadlineWednesday, February 10, 2027
StipendArtist honorarium and production budget
Application fee$0
Cost to attendOn-site lodging provided; no residency fees
DurationTypically 4–6 weeks
LocationCleveland, OH
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinessite-specific art, immersive installation, experimental contemporary art, community engagement, new media
Application notesSPACES is located in Cleveland's historic LGBTQIA+ neighborhood, a walkable area near downtown with easy public transportation access. Selection committee seeks artists with complementary or intersecting themes to foster dialogue; collaboration is not required but encouraged. Residents receive a dedicated local artist ambassador to help foster community connections and opportunities to engage in local cultural experiences.
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