Michigan Centralresidency
Michigan Central Art x Newlab Creative Residency
Housing: Housing is not provided; fellows must arrange their own housing and transit.
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists, creatives, researchers and makers across geographies may apply if they are over 25 and can receive taxable U.S. income through an SSN or EIN. Group applications are excluded.
- The Focus: A 12-week Detroit residency advances research-based projects at the intersection of art, technology, health and society through Art & Tech or Art & Health tracks, in two 2027 sessions.
- The Funding: Fellows receive a $30,000 unrestricted award, fabrication-facility access, research opportunities and mentorship. There is no cost to apply; fellows arrange their own housing and transit.
- Key Requirements: Apply through Submittable with bio/CV, track and session preferences, project responses of 10, 30, 300, 150, 150 and 200 words, up to 5 work samples and 400-word credits. Confirm full on-site attendance and disclose AI use in 50 words.
DeadlineFriday, October 30, 2026
Stipend$30,000 unrestricted award to advance their project
Application fee$0
Duration12-week residency
LocationDetroit, MI
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinesart and technology, art and health, research-based practice, social practice
Age range26–
Application notesUse the Creative Residency 2027 Submittable form. Supply contact details, website, bio and/or CV link, social handles, track choice, session preference and Southeast Michigan residency information. Word limits: title 10; one-sentence description 30; project description 300; track/focus alignment 150; equipment/technical needs and relevant experience 150; budget breakdown 200. Provide up to 5 work samples, with credits (400 words) identifying title, medium, dimensions, year and applicable exhibition, collaborator and photographer details. Confirm full-session attendance and disclose AI assistance (50 words); final responses must be your own. Sessions: 8 February–30 April or 17 May–6 August 2027. Before starting, provide insurance and arrange housing/transit. No application cost.
Contactdaniel.sharp@michigancentral.com
Michigan Central
Organization based in Detroit