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