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2025
Residency Application


Middle Gray: A non-profit photography residency located in Detroit’s Little Village.







The application is now closed.

Thank you!


Your application must include the following:

  Applicant Information
  • Current email
  • Current phone number
  • Current ZIP code
  • Website or social media (or write “N/A”)
  • Artistic discipline (e.g., Photography, Mixed Media, Film/Video, Installation, Performance)
  • Are you applying as a collective?
  • Are you a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.?

   Residency Objectives
  • Artist Statement (150 words max)
  • Creative and Intellectual Interests (350 words max)
  • Long-Term Artistic or Professional Goals (350 words max)
  • Project Proposal (350 words max)
  • What can Middle Gray help you accomplish? What are your needs? (Ie. time, space, equipment, financial support, etc.) 
        - Middle Gray offers its residents: 
        - Desktop Computer with Adobe suite
        - Scanner, Large format Printer 44”
        - Darkroom with Enlargers (30x40 max print size)
        - Screening room and listening room
        - Middle Gray Library

   Supporting Materials
  • Current resume (PDF preferred)
  • 10 work samples that best represent your practice
  • Accepted formats: JPG, PNG, PDF, MOV, MP4 (max 5MB each)

   Survey Questions
  • How did you hear about the Middle Gray Residency?
  • What inspired you to apply?
  • Will you be continuing an existing project, starting a new one, or both?
  • Are you scheduled to attend any other residencies this year?
  • List of previous artist residencies attended (if applicable)

   Demographic Information (optional but encouraged)
  • Age
  • Race
  • Gender identity
  • Country of origin
  • Highest level of education completed