Voices on the Line Residency: Call for Applications
About the Program
The Voices on the Line Residency is an artist development program by the Maliek Community Arts Foundation (MCAF), designed to uplift and amplify voices through the power of performance, storytelling, and creative expression.
In alignment with MCAF’s mission to foster healing, creativity, and cultural pride, this residency supports artists who use their work to inspire, challenge, and connect with communities.
2025 Residency Theme: "Shine on Me"
This year’s guiding theme, "Shine on Me," calls on artists to illuminate personal truths, cultural narratives, and collective resilience. Selected artists will explore this theme through their work and present their creations at three distinct showcase events.
Must be available to participate in all three scheduled events
May 31, 2025 - Location: Brooklyn
August 16 , 2025 - Location: Brooklyn
August 17, 2025 - Location: Brooklyn
Voices on the Line Residency: Call for Applications
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Who Should Apply?
We are seeking artists who:
✅ Use their work to inspire change and cultural awareness.
✅ Are committed to exploring the intersection of art and activism.
✅ Are at least 18 years old and based in NEW YORK CITY.
✅ Can commit to the full duration of the program.
Artists should have a strong artistic vision that aligns with the residency’s theme and MCAF’s mission. Both emerging and established artists are encouraged to apply.
Residency Benefits
🌟 Performance Opportunities – Present your work at three curated events throughout the residency.
🌟 Creative Mentorship – Work with established artists, cultural leaders, and industry professionals.
🌟 Workshops & Development – Engage in skill-building sessions that enhance your artistic practice.
🌟 Community & Collaboration – Connect with a network of like-minded creatives.
🌟 Platform & Exposure – Gain visibility through MCAF’s artistic community and promotional channels.
Voices on the Line Residency
Voices on the Line Residency is a developmental residency that uplifts and amplifies Artists of the Global Majority by providing a space for creative exploration, process-driven development, and public engagement. We believe that artistic voices shape culture and inspire change, and this residency is designed to nurture those voices with financial support, dedicated time and space, and performance opportunities.
Placing an emphasis on process over product, Voices on the Line supports artists in a pivotal phase of creating new work while fostering connections between art, community, and cultural identity. Through this residency, selected artists will explore, refine, and present their work across three curated events, all centered around the guiding theme "Shine on Me"—a call to illuminate personal and collective stories through movement, sound, and performance.
If you're an artist committed to using your work to spark dialogue, healing, and transformation, we invite you to learn more and apply today.
Must be available to participate in all three scheduled events
May 31, 2025 - Location: Brooklyn
August 16 , 2025 - Location: Brooklyn
August 17, 2025 - Location: Brooklyn