DJC ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM – FAQ What is the DJC Artist in Residence Program? It’s a year-long opportunity for two Michigan-based artists to create work that pushes our understanding of what safety, freedom, and community care could look like beyond policing and incarceration. The residency includes funding, connection with DJC staff, community engagement opportunities, and support for the artist’s creative process. One of the two selected artists will be a person who has experienced incarceration.
Who can apply? Artists must: ● ● ● ●
Live in Michigan (any county, including the UP) Be 18 or older Be able to participate in virtual or in-person meetings with DJC Work in any artistic medium
You do not need a college degree, an arts resume, or exhibition history. Formerly incarcerated artists are strongly encouraged to apply.
Do I have to identify as an abolitionist? No. You do not need to use that language, and you don’t need to be part of any movement or organization. We’re interested in artists who are imagining, dreaming toward, or wrestling with what safety and community could look like without cages, punishment, or policing. If your work engages that terrain, you’re in the right place.
What kind of art can I submit? Any medium is welcome: writing, visual art, performance, installation, music, film, textiles, digital, craft, or mixed forms.