Residency, Commission, and Open Application Opportunities in May and June

Every month Creative Capital.org compiles a list of residencies, grant and award opportunities, and exhibition open calls for artists, writers, musicians, composers, and curators. Some notable opportunities in Florida are listed below:

The Studios of Key West
Key West, Florida
Deadline: May 15, 2018

The Studios offers a month-long residency for emerging and established artists and writers designed to encourage creative, intellectual, and personal growth. The residency comes with housing and work space in the program’s Conch cottages.    Apply here

Art Center South Florida Creator Award
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Deadline: May 24, 2018

The Ellies Creator Awards has an open application. The Award supports artists in Miami-Dade County, Florida, with grants from $2,500 to $25,000 to realize a significant visual arts project that will advance their careers.    Apply here

Borscht Film Festival Commission
Miami Beach, Florida
Deadline: June 1, 2018

CC Awardees Lucas Leyva and Jillian Mayer are looking for new film projects to be created for their upcoming Borscht Film Festival. Depending on the nature of the project, filmmakers may be eligible for a cash commission, full production support, and/or other considerations.    Apply here