Kolaj Institute Solo Residencies

One- or two-week solo residencies in New Orleans provide artists, curators, and writers with dedicated time and space to pursue a project. Kolaj Institute provides housing, studio space, collage supplies, and project planning support. Projects may include collage artworks, archival research, books, collage poetry, stop-motion collage film, exhibition preparation, or reviewing and documenting an art practice. Dates are mutually agreed, and submissions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Collage and independent creative projects

Applicants should articulate a goal for their time in New Orleans. Projects need not explicitly relate to New Orleans, but priority is given to artists whose projects need time there. Apply with contact information, an artist bio of 50–250 words, a statement of artist practice of 50–300 words, and 5–7 examples of artwork. Residencies last one or two weeks, with mutually agreed dates. The residency costs $900 US for one week, including six nights of accommodation, or $1400 US for two weeks, including thirteen nights. A partner or companion incurs an additional $400 US per week. A limited number of $250 grants is available to offset the residency fee for those with demonstrated financial need; grants cannot cover travel, lodging, food, or the companion fee. Artists are responsible for travel to and from New Orleans and for food and lodging outside the residency. After acceptance, residents participate in a pre-residency assessment and planning process, work independently, and meet with the institute at the end to review progress and next steps. Housing includes a private bedroom and shared kitchen and bathroom with shower; alternative off-site housing is available. The gallery and resident space are on the second floor at Saint Claude and Saint Roch Avenues in the Marigny neighborhood. Collage supplies, materials, and a printer are available; residents may bring their own specific materials.