Fresh Arts Opens Applications for 2027 Space Taking Artist Residency
Fresh Arts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to arts services in Houston, has announced an open call for its Space Taking Artist Residency (STAR) program, which will host two sessions in 2027. The program originated from Spacetaker, founded in 2010 as an artist resource center, and was rebranded as Fresh Arts in 2012, launching STAR in 2021 to assist artists from underrepresented backgrounds. Residents will enjoy six weeks of 24/7 access to the 2,500-square-foot Fresh Arts gallery, receive a $3,600 stipend, and benefit from marketing support, professional documentation, and mentorship from a former STAR artist. Emerging and midcareer artists in the Greater Houston area can apply for sessions running from March 15 to April 25 or July 15 to August 30. A virtual information session is scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, at 12:30 p.m., with applications due by Monday, November 23, at 11:59 p.m. CST. More information and the application can be found on the Fresh Arts website. Past participants include Jakari Sherman, Violeta Alvarez, A.C. Evans, Dr. Lindsay Gary, Keda Sharber, and Outspoken Bean.
Key facts
- Fresh Arts, a Houston nonprofit arts service organization, has announced an open call for its 2027 Space Taking Artist Residency (STAR) program.
- The residency began as Spacetaker in 2010, an artist resource center; the organization became Fresh Arts in 2012 and launched STAR in 2021 to support traditionally underrepresented artists.
- Residents receive 24/7 access to the 2,500-square-foot Fresh Arts gallery for six weeks, a $3,600 stipend, marketing and PR support including professional documentation, and one-on-one mentorship from a previous STAR artist.
- Emerging and midcareer artists and artist teams residing in the Greater Houston area are eligible for two 2027 sessions: March 15 to April 25 and July 15 to August 30.
- Past residents include Jakari Sherman, Violeta Alvarez, A.C. Evans, Dr. Lindsay Gary, Keda Sharber, and Outspoken Bean.
- A free virtual information session will take place on Tuesday, October 22, at 12:30 p.m.
- The application deadline is Monday, November 23, at 11:59 p.m. CST.
- Details and the application are available on the Fresh Arts website.
Entities
Artists
- Jakari Sherman
- Violeta Alvarez
- A.C. Evans
- Dr. Lindsay Gary
- Keda Sharber
- Outspoken Bean
Institutions
- Fresh Arts
- Spacetaker
- Glasstire
Locations
- Houston
- United States