Our theatres remain closed to the public. All events and programming are held virtually.
PLEASE NOTE: In light of COVID-19, physical space (creative + administrative) at Karamu House is not available and all live performances and in-person experiences are delayed indefinitely. Please consider this prior to submitting applications.
With generous support from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, Karamu House is offering 16 artist residencies in 2020 – eight (8) visual arts; eight (8) performing arts. Residencies will run April 2020 – December 2020. The goal of Room in the House is for artists to leave Karamu’s residency as more empowered, independent artists. To this end, Karamu will activate space (creative, administrative and showcase) and work with partners to provide professional development for artists looking to build their business.
Application for the fellowship is open to Cuyahoga County-based artists with demonstrated commitment to their visual arts or performance-based practice. Each selected Room in the House resident will receive a monetary stipend ($5,000).
Submissions received through APR. 16, 2020 will ONLY be considered for JUN. 15, 2020 start. Deadline extended to MAY 15, 2020.
Submissions received through JUN. 18, 2020 will ONLY be considered for AUG. 17, 2020 start.
Submissions received through AUG. 20, 2020 will ONLY be considered for OCT. 26, 2020 start.
All residencies are for 8-weeks.
There are deadlines for application submission aligned to each residency round: April 16, 2020 (deadline extended to May 15, 2020), June 18, 2020 and August 20, 2020. A selection committee comprised of members of Karamu’s lead staff, board of directors, and community artist/stakeholders will comprise the selection panel and make the residency decisions. Only completed applications will be reviewed. The chosen resident artists will demonstrate artistic rigor, ability and intent, as well as align to Karamu’s vision of honoring the African-American experience through culturally and socially relevant work.
Applying artists should submit a completed application with all support materials to: AShareef@karamuhouse.org. Please include ROOM IN THE HOUSE RESIDENCY in the subject line to ensure that applications are received. If not selected, artists are invited to reapply. Artists are only eligible for one (1) residency during the 2020 calendar year.
Submission of the following in narrative form constitutes a complete application:
Note: Completed applications must be received via email at AShareef@karamuhouse.org by 5:30 PM on the deadline date. Applications received after this time will NOT be considered.