Eligible artists must be:

• Resident of the San Antonio area
• Be in need of full-time employment (not a tenured teacher/artist)
• Have, or are interested in, developing a social practice (i.e. antiracism, justice reform, sustainability, and equitable development, health, economy, homelessness and housing, child welfare, or immigration)

Through this residency, participating artists will: 

• Engage with their studio practice daily.
• Work in partnership with a local Social Impact Initiative or Community Partner to help bring focus to issues that are relevant and responsive to the needs of San Antonio (approximately 15-20 hours/week). Social Impact Initiative/Community Partner can be an organization the artist already works with, otherwise, The Public Theater will assist in identifying potential partners.
• Commit to a project, or area of work, as the focus during the 12-month residency.
• Create new work as part of an ongoing project in partnership with The Public Theater of San Antonio, the selected Social Impact Initiative, with a commitment to exhibit work, or participate in events to be presented free and open to the public.
• Attend monthly Professional Development workshops and Artist Work Shares.
• Be responsible for monthly progress surveys (via email) to be submitted to THE OFFICE performing arts + film.
• Keep a video, audio or written journal and/or other documentation of the work created during the residency.
• Be employed by THE OFFICE performing arts + film for the 12-month term and receive a salary and benefits.

The Public Theater of San Antonio will:

• Select qualified artist candidates through an ad hoc committee comprised of the The Public Theater staff, members of the Artistic Advisory Committee, and local organizational partners.
• Assist with marketing, outreach, curatorial and administrative support.
• Assist with the selection of a Social Impact Initiative/Community Partner.
• Assist with organizing exhibition/event opportunities for community engagement with the artist, their assigned project, and Social Impact Initiative.

Additional benefits include:

• Invitations to participate in The Public Theater’s professional development programs, including Resident Artists Gatherings and Developmental Readings
• Tickets to performances and invitation to special events such as Sneak Peeks, Pre-show receptions, among others.
• Dedicated Page on our website to feature progress and work

To apply, submit required and supplemental materials, including:

• Short answer questions
• A resume
• A short artist bio and/or
• A portfolio of current work and/or
• Links to a website/page where your work can be found. and/or
• Social Media links