Performance Residencies in Portland

Critic-in-Residence (/

Portland, United States

The Violet Institute invites applications from from emerging, mid-career and established critics residing in the United States for our inaugural criticism residency. We especially welcome critics with an interest in public scholarship and trans media. The residency will take place in Portland, Maine between October 15, and December 15, , with the exact dates to be selected by the accepted applicant. The critic-in-residence will spend 4–6 weeks researching and writing towards the question: what is the contemporary trans canon? Given the contested nature of “the canon,” the resident is invited to engage with well-known and under-examined works across disciplines, media, and origin. The critic-in-residence receives a $4,000 stipend (paid in two installments during the residency) and free accommodations for the length of their stay, with up to $500 toward the cost of travel from anywhere in the United States. The Violet Institute Criticism Residency is generously funded by the Rabkin Foundation and the Maine Humanities Council. Find out more at theviolet.org.

Indigo Arts Alliance

Portland, United States

Indigo Arts Alliance in Portland, Maine, offers the Mentorship Residency Program, designed to support professional and emerging artists of African descent. This program pairs a National or International artist with a Local/Regional artist to foster co-mentorship, dialogue, and collaboration. The residency provides a flexible 3,000 square foot community studio, with a private one-bedroom apartment for visiting artists. National artists stay for one month, while international artists stay for two months. The residency encourages artists to engage with the local community and participate in studio visits and public programming. Artists receive a stipend and travel expenses are covered for significant distances. The program aims to create an inclusive environment for Black and Brown artists to advance their practice and build networks.

PAM CUT Artist in Residency at Portland Art Museum

Portland, United States

The PAM CUT Artist in Residency program at the Portland Art Museum offers emerging and mid-career artists a three-and-a-half-month residency to work on new or ongoing projects. Eligible disciplines include film, television, audio, immersive realities, performance, and animation. Residents receive access to PAM CUT facilities and equipment, along with a $3,000 stipend. The program includes opportunities to present work at PAM CUT or the Tomorrow Theater. Artists also engage the community through workshops with PAM CUT’s Co:Laboratory program. The residency encourages artistic development and fosters interaction with the local community. While open to artists from outside Portland, housing is not provided. The program aims to support artists in creating impactful work and connecting with diverse audiences.