Lower Manhattan Cultural Councilresidency
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council SU-CASA Residency
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists, or collectives of up to two people, aged 18 or older with a Manhattan residence or permanent workspace; not enrolled full-time in a degree program; you may apply in only one borough.
- The Focus: Community arts residencies at Manhattan senior centers: leading hands-on, participatory arts classes or workshops for older adults from March to June 30, 2027 (at least 20 contact hours), ending with a free public program.
- The Funding: The artist receives a $6,000 stipend, plus a $2,000 materials/supplies budget and access to Materials for the Arts.
- Key Requirements: Apply on LMCC's Submittable form by November 12, 2026, 6pm EST: narrative answers, a lesson plan (LMCC template, up to 5 pages), one required work sample showing your teaching-artist experience (a second is optional), up to three preferred City Council districts, and proof of a Manhattan address dated within the last three months.
DeadlineThursday, November 12, 2026
StipendThe artist receives a $6,000 stipend, plus a separate $2,000 materials/supplies budget and access to Materials for the Arts.
DurationMarch to June 30, 2027 (at least 20 contact hours)
Program datesMarch–June 30, 2027
LocationNew York, NY
Open toLocal artists only
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
DisciplinesOpen to all artistic disciplines, participatory arts, teaching artistry
Application notesApply through only one local arts council in one borough; applying to more than one council means disqualification. Required: narrative answers, a lesson plan (LMCC Lesson Plan Template, up to 5 pages; a past lesson plan from a comparable program is acceptable), one work sample documenting your teaching-artist work (a second is optional), and proof of a Manhattan address or permanent workspace dated within the last three months (no P.O. boxes). Applications can be saved as drafts in Submittable. Selected artists recruit participants with their assigned senior center; activities run on weekdays during center hours. Questions: SU_CASA@LMCC.net or (212) 219-3138.
Contactsu_casa@lmcc.net
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council