Organizer Information
CultureHub is a global community that supports artists experimenting with emerging technologies in search of new artistic forms. With studios in New York and Los Angeles, CultureHub and its international partners—DOCKdigital (Berlin), Société des arts technologiques (Montréal), and La MaMa Umbria (Spoleto)—strive to support work that critically and imaginatively examines how technology can amplify humanity.
Title & Description
CultureHub Residency Program 2026.
This program supports artists developing projects that utilize tools such as virtual reality, AI, robotics, creative coding, and telepresence. The residency is structured into two tracks: Los Angeles residents receive 1–2 weeks of intensive studio time for development and sensory exploration, while New York residents participate in a joint international residency, spending one week in NYC and one week at an international partner site.
Categories
Media Arts, Performance, Digital Art, Interdisciplinary Practice, and Emerging Technology (AI, VR/AR, Robotics, etc.).
Eligibility
- Location: Open only to artists living and working in Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY.
- Education: Applicants must not be currently enrolled in a degree-earning program.
- Restriction: Artists may only apply for one of the residency opportunities (either the LA track or one of the NY international tracks).
Program Benefits and Awards
- Stipend: A $2,000 stipend for project development.
- Studio Access: Use of flexible studio spaces equipped with reconfigurable lighting, audio (including 5:1 Kalio Audio in LA), video, and projection systems.
- Technical Support: Access to technical staff and specialized equipment during the residency.
- International Support (NY Track): Fully funded international travel and housing for the partner-site portion of the residency.
- Exposure: Opportunities for a public offering (talk, showing, or workshop) and professional photo/video documentation.
Fees
- Application Fee: None mentioned.
Application Requirements
- Artists should apply with a project already in development.
- Proposals must demonstrate a clear vision for using the physical studio space and resources.
- Applicants are encouraged to align their work with specific themes:
- LA Themes: Ecological responsibility, tech ethics, human connection, and sustainability.
- NY Themes: Space + Algorithms (Berlin), Hybridization of Spaces (Montréal), or Data + Performance (Spoleto).
How to Apply?
Submit applications via the official online form on the CultureHub website.
Key Dates
- Application Opens: April 24.
- Deadline: May 20, 2026, 11:59 PM PT.
Location
United States, New York City and Los Angeles, plus international sites in Berlin, Montréal, and Spoleto.
Additional Details
The residency is designed to support artists as they "get new work on its feet." Preference is given to projects that demonstrate a solid artistic practice where technology acts as a tool to reveal the creative crux of the work.