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 accepted twice a year: June 1 and October 1. Applications open 6 weeks before the deadline.
June 1 deadline: for residencies taking place from January to June of 2020. Application period is April 15- June 1, 2019.
October 1 deadline: for residencies taking place from July to December of 2020. Application period is August 15-October 1. 2019.

Notification of acceptance/denial will be sent out 4-6 weeks after the deadline.

There is a $25 application fee, payable upon completion of the form.

Outside of the application periods listed above, applications are accepted on a rolling basis for any remaining spots in the current calendar year, or to fill a cancellation. For rolling admissions, please check the availability calendar before proceeding with this application. Applications are closed June 1- July 1 and October 1- November 1 for jurying. Artists applying on a rolling basis will be notified of acceptance/denial within 2-4 weeks of their application. The residency calendar will be updated to show any available dates, and you are encouraged to email the residency to confirm these dates before sending in an application.

Notes on deposit and payments: If accepted, a 200 dollar holding deposit is due at the time of confirmation to hold your dates. If you choose to cancel or switch your residency session, this deposit will be forfeited. Upon arrival at In Cahoots Residency, this deposit will act as your security deposit and will be returned to you at the end of your residency stay, minus any damages. Your residency fee will be due 60 days before your residency start date.

*** 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 save a copy of your answers in a separate document as you work on your application. It has come to our attention that on rare occasions, the form does not save correctly and it would be a good thing to have a saved copy of your answers.

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 within 4-6 weeks of each application deadline. Applicants for rolling admission (outside the application and jurying periods) will be notified within 2-4 weeks of application.

Please pay the non-refundable $25 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.