Hello and thank you for your interest in In Cahoots Residency! We look forward to reviewing your application.

In Cahoots Residency is designed for people who have prior experience in art. A portfolio of 8-10 images of artwork (or 3 writing samples) is required for the application. You must be 18 years or older to apply. With a focus on community and inclusion, we welcome adult artists of all ethnicities, religions, ages, physical abilities, gender, financial status and educational backgrounds. For artists who choose to apply as a collaborative team, each artist should complete a separate entry form with all required information, and make a clear note on the application that you are applying as a team. At this time, we do not allow spouses, pets and children to attend with artist residents. Our programming may include specific dates for family sessions in the future.

Applications are open September 1 through October 25, annually. The deadline for priority choice of dates in the following calendar year is October 25. After this deadline, applications will be considered on a rolling basis for any remaining spots. For rolling admissions, please look at the residency calendar on the website to confirm available dates before applying.

Notifications of acceptance/denial for both the regular and grant applications will be sent out by November 20. Or, within 2 weeks of the application for rolling admissions for those who apply after October 25.

There is a $20 application fee, payable upon completion of the form.
*** For grant application, please use the Grant Application form. Your application will automatically be considered for the regular application if you are not awarded a grant.

Questions about the application should be directed to incahootsresidency@gmail.com or 510.295.9092 More info on the How to Apply Page.

Please indicate your choice of residency below. Students receive 15% off as indicated. All residencies include private housing in individual guest houses (with kitchens) and 24-hour access to the main studio building. Food is not provided.

Independent Artist- this type of residency allows for individual (or collaborative ) work time with the support of In Cahoots staff for brief questions or equipment demos.

Focused Mentorship I- this residency includes individual (or collaborative ) work time, plus 5 hours of mentorship/questions/equipment demos with the residency director, Macy.

Focused Mentorship II- this residency includes individual (or collaborative ) work time, plus 5 hours of mentorship/questions/equipment demos, plus 5 hours of focused lessons with the residency director, Macy.

Notes on payments: If accepted, a 200 dollar security deposit is due at the time of confirmation. The security deposit will be held until the end of the session. It cannot be applied to the cost of the residency. 50% of the residency fee is due one month before the residency session begins, 50% upon arrival at In Cahoots.

Please select the first choice for your residency session. Choose ONLY ONE.

Session availability dates are listed below. Residencies start on a Monday (check-in is Sunday 3-6pm) and end on a Friday (check out is Saturday 10am) Please select the first choice for your residency session. Choose ONLY ONE.

Please choose 1 or 2 alternate sessions, in case your first choice for residency is unavailable. Choose ONLY ONE or TWO.

Please upload your CV/Resume and samples of your work below. Please note that digital images must be submitted as JPEG or PDF files, under 1MB in size, that can be read by Mac operating systems. Slideshows and Powerpoint presentations are not accepted.

Please be sure that all submitted image files begin with your last name.
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Thanks so much for applying to In Cahoots Residency. We will notify you via email of acceptance/denial by November 20. Or, within 2 weeks of application for rolling admissions.

Please pay the non-refundable $20 application fee using one of the following options (check one). Applications will not be processed until the fee has been received.

Please email us at incahootsresidency@gmail.com if you experience problems submittting this application. Thank you.