Space Activation Artist in Residence Program
January 1st - June 30th 2023About the Residency:
Intersection for the Arts has launched a pilot Artist in Residence Program which aims to amplify the work of our members and activate our space at 1446 Market Street in San Francisco. Over a 6-month period (January 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023) a cohort of resident artists receives access to professional development resources, creation and work space and a $1,000 stipend as they grow their arts / business practice together, under one roof.
Timeline:
AIR period: January 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023
The application period has now passed.
The AIR Program Includes:
- $1,000 stipend (paid at the start of the residency)
- One coworking dedicated desk (accessible 24/7)
- 50% discount on Professional Development Workshops
- One grant review (for Coworking Members)
- 100 hours of space rental
- 24 hour access to shared AIR Studio Space with storage
- 4 hours of Business of Art Coaching
- Promotion of space activation via Intersection’s social media channels
Select Committee
A big thank you to our Selection Committee Members who are representatives from Intersection’s Board and Staff. The Selection Committee collectively reviewed each of the submissions according to the evaluation criteria. The submissions most in alignment with the criteria were invited for participation.
AIR Space Cohort 2023
Each of the selected AIR participants has a:
- Vision for how they would like to utilize Intersection’s space and professional development resources.
- Community focus and can grow this aspect during their residency.
- Investment in growing their arts practice or business and sees this residency as an influential part of that development.
3rd Space Lab Collective: Fiscally Sponsored Member of Intersection
3rd Space Lab Collective is a women-led, transnational art collective from Bangalore, India and San Francisco. Through collective conversations, creative collaborations, and public engagements, they capture stories which express the lived experiences of the people and communities they work with. They envision using the space to develop their ongoing project Social Weavers, a collaboration with craft communities in India and San Francisco. They will engage local artists through public workshops, gatherings and host stitching circles, to activate a series of public Collective Conversations.
Photo: Photo 3rd Space Lab. Collective Forest, iconic redwood and banyan trees in a mutual mehndi forest on the artists of 3rd Space Lab.
Beast Crawl Literary Festival: Fiscally Sponsored Member of Intersection
The Beast Crawl Literary Festival organizes curators and educators into outreach programs and showcases events that empower literary artists who do not have traditional access to literary platforms. They plan to hold a number of public performances (and possible workshops around volunteering/coordinating festival logistics) to serve as fundraisers for the upcoming festival.
Epiphany Dance Theater: Coworking Member of Intersection
Epiphany Dance Theater creates thought-provoking, accessible dance performances and educational programs, building understanding across cultures and ages. On the stage and in the street, they illuminate the ordinary and the extraordinary, inspiring social change using art as a vehicle. They plan to utilize Intersection’s space by leading workshops in partnership with OASIS for Girls, teaching the Art of Abstract Storytelling as well as preparation for summer programming with the Children’s Creativity Museum and preparing for their upcoming 25th anniversary celebration.
Epiphany is composed of, Founder/Artistic Director Kim Epifano is a Choreographer, Director, Curator, Performer, Script/Song Writer, Educator and Community Activator. Kayla May Paz Suarez Education/Communication Director, actor, dancer, writer and youth educator. Serena Pickett Administrative Assistant and dancer and Yoga instructor.
Image: Photo by Kyle Adler, SF Trolley Dances A Bat and a Bridge
Lyzette Wanzer Projects: Fiscally Sponsored Member of Intersection
Lyzette Wanzer is a fiction and nonfiction author. In 2020 she founded TRAUMA, TRESSES, & TRUTH, a book-and-conference project that examines and interrogates the perception, policing, persecution, and politics of African American and Afro Latina women’s natural hair in American society. She teaches writing and professional development workshops for creative writers of all genres. Lyzette’s vision for the space is to offer a series of workshops on the topics of creative writing and professional development, as well as a Writing Our Hair seminar and an author event.
Image of book cover for Trauma, Tresses, & Truth by Lyzette Wanzer.
Mad One Media: Fiscally Sponsored Member of Intersection
Joshua Walters, the Creator of Mad One Media, records audio for his podcast platform, coaches artists, and provides workshops around creating a sustainable artistic practice. As a mental health educator, Joshua intends to grow a community of like-minded artists in a container where they formulate a set of wellness tools. As the month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month, Joshua would like to use Intersection’s space to host a festival to showcase “Creativity as Practice for Mental Health”.
Paufve Dance: Fiscally Sponsored Member of Intersection
Artistic Director Randee Paufve began making dances in the Bay in 1988. Known as a “dancer’s choreographer,” her work is recognized for its rigorous craft, emotional connectivity, and intimate performances. Paufve Dance was formed in 2002, and has continuously employed dancers and created opportunities for choreographers at all career stages. Paufve Dance will activate Intersection’s space throughout the duration of the residency program by holding open rehearsals to invite community members into the choreographic process, as well as presenting a formal showing at the end of the residency.
Photo by Stephen Texeira: Dancer Randee Paufve of Paufve Dance
Frequently Asked Questions
How many resident artists will be included in the cohort?
This will be determined by the number of applications received and availability of space based on time and technical requirements of each arts activation proposal.
What is considered an activation of the space?
Activation is inviting the participants into the space to engage in, learn from or be an audience to your creative process or project. For example: Performance, rehearsal, workshop, reading, or gathering…
What is the criteria on which applications are evaluated?
We are looking for resident artists who..
Have a vision for how they would like to utilize Intersection’s space and professional development resources.
Have a strong community focus and/or could grow this aspect during their residency.
Investment in growing their arts practice / business and sees this residency as an influential part of that development.
If selected, can my space activation proposal change?
Absolutely! While we do want to see that you have a vision for your activation of the space, we welcome the evolution of that initial idea.
Are activations of the space included in the 100 hours of space rental?
Yes. Each artist in residence will receive 100 hours of space rental. This will include all uses of the space.
Who is on the selection committee?
The selection committee is made up of representatives of Intersection’s board and staff.
By the conclusion of the residency program, do I need to bring a project to completion?
Project completion is not a requirement of the AIR program. This is an opportunity to explore, expand and engage in your arts practice. However, at least one public activation of the space is required.
How do I reserve space rental during the residency?
Space rental reservations can be made by coordinating with Intersection’s Operations Associate, Sloane Larsen at sloane@theintersection.org.