FALL 2023 ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

Fall 2023 Residencies

September 10 - October 13: Manni Mora
October 15, 2023 - November 17, 2023: Patrick Carroll (November 18-19 East Austin Studio Tours) 
November 19, 2023 - December 22, 2023 (November 18-19 East Austin Studio Tours) Francisco Gonzalez​

Spring & Summer 2024 Residencies

January 7, 2024- February 17, 2024: Quinn In
February 18, 2024 - March 30, 2024: Loc Huynh 
March 31, 2024 - May 11, 2024: Shawneki Wright 
May 12, 2024 - June 22, 2024: Veeny France 
June 23, 2024 - August 3, 2024: Bryan Pettigrew ​

Thank you to our selection committee members

Dr. George Vargas, Raasin in the Sun Board Member & Art Consultant 
Ruben Esquivel, Artist & Founder of East End Eclectic 
Funmi Ogunro, Film/TV Editor, East Austin Native & Creative
Faiza Kracheni, Co-Executive Director of Austin School of Film & Austin Cinemaker, Space, Multimedia Artist & Musician 
Dianna Holman, JJ Seabrook Neighborhood Association Member 
Liz Johnson, JJ Seabrook Neighborhood Association Secretary 
Julivic Marquez, Franklin Commons Program Manager 

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The Blue House Project is a collaboration between Raasin in the Sun and Franklin Common, a property at 2011 EM Franklin Ave in East Austin between Manor and MLK. 
Austin is a city that celebrates and nurtures artists and thrives due to the creatives who have made Austin unique and amazing. We want Austin to continue to be that dynamic place that welcomes and cultivates the creative spirit. 
We know that space for artists is scarce and expensive in Austin, and our goal is to support promising artists with access to resources to focus on and showcase their work.

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 Benefits to Artist Residents

 - Free access to 200sf studio for 6 weeks (for work use only)
- $500 stipend
- Participation in a “Meet the Artist” event with community
- Outdoor space to showcase work (3 acre property)
- Opportunities for digital promotion
- Additional local perks + discounts 

Criteria for Artist Selection

- Need of space 
- Physical presence of work on the site
- Body of work 
- Connection to place 
- Ability to commit to “meet the artist” event - artist would agree to display their work onsite to community in at least one event 
- Ability to commit to open studio hours

​In their 6-week residency, artists produce a “Meet the Artist” event and offer open studio hours to share their work with the community. Artists in residence are chosen by an independent selection committee composed of local leaders in the art and nonprofit community. 

Want to apply?

Applications are currently closed. Please follow Raasin in the Sun on social media and subscribe to our e-mail newsletters to learn more about future opportunities. 

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Wow—what a great season it’s been at the Blue House! We want to give a massive shoutout to everyone who made it so special.
To the artists—you completely transformed this space into a creative powerhouse. Your passion and talent have inspired us all. Thank you for sharing your magic!
To our attendees and community—you brought the energy, the vibes, and the support! Every event was brighter because of YOU. We truly couldn’t have done it without you.
To our donors and sponsors—your generosity fueled this entire project. We’re beyond grateful for your belief in our vision and for helping make it happen.
Even though this season is coming to an end, the impact you’ve all made will stick with us for a long time. Thank you for being a part of this incredible ride!