Cultivate Project Space Residency

Cultivate is pleased to announce the Cultivate Project Space Residency for artists, writers, and researchers. The multi-disciplinary residency welcomes individual artists or collaborative artist teams to apply for studio space at Cultivate Studios in Kensington, Maryland.

A partially-subsidized short-duration residency that results in an exhibit in Cultivate’s Hall Gallery. Includes studio project space with worktable and chair provided. Residency does not include housing.

Cultivate Projects will provide:

  • Art space with wallspace to work, worktable and chair provided

  • 24-hour access to studio space

  • Exhibit opportunity at end of residency in Hall Gallery

  • Publicity for exhibition event on Cultivate Projects website and Instagram.

  • Assistance with mounting exhibition and artist reception.

  • Invitations to Cultivate Projects events such as screenings, presenter talks, and open studios.

Resident Artist application:

  • Application open April 1 – rolling for residency period June – Aug. or indicate interest in a later date (specify).

  • Send proposal for residency, resume, 5 jpgs of work related to residency project, proposed dates, interest in exhibiting in Hall Gallery. Minimum residency period is 3 months.

For more information:

Visit www.cultivateprojects.net

Email: cultivate@cultivateprojects.net

Specifics of Residency

  • Duration 3 month residency

  • No fee to apply

  • Cost $500/month includes utilities and parking

  • Worktable and chair provided,

  • Small footprint; artist must be able to clear space for whole studio screenings and art events.

  • No internet

  • Parking is available. Public transport via Marc Train

    Brunswick/Washington line/walk, subway/bus/walk, and bus/walk.

    Biking via Rock Creek Park trails. On the weekend from D.C. Beach Drive is open only to pedestrians and bicycles.

  • Rock Creek Watershed, mixed industrial and commercial, independent owner-operated businesses, and artists.
    The studio is on the top floor of a building on a steep hill in Kensington, Maryland just north of the Washington, D. C. line. We are just a short walk from Rock Creek Park to the west and Connecticut Avenue to the east.