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6/5 Media Artist + Activist Residency (MAR) Info Session (In-Person)
June 5 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Have questions about the application process for the Media Artist + Activist Residency?
Join Leeway Foundation and guest grantee Kristen Harrison (MAR ’23) + Philly Thrive for an in-person Media Artist + Activist Residency (MAR) Information Session. During the session, Leeway staff will walk through best practices for a successful application and Kristen and representatives from Philly Thrive will share their experience working collaboratively together and applying for the residency. Snacks and light refreshments will be available.
Access the application and learn more about MAR before the June 24th deadline.
Can’t make this session?
Join us for one of the following Sessions on:
- 5/29 @ 5:30pm Info Session with Gabrielle Patterson
- 6/13 @ 12pm Instagram Live convo with Anula Shetty + Cesali Morales and Iris Brown (Norris Square Neighborhood Project)
We also offer 1-on-1 applicant support appointments on:
- Tuesday, 6/11 from 10am-3pm
- Friday, 6/14 from 10am-3pm @ Asian Arts Initiative (Traducción al español disponible)
- Thursday, 6/20 from 2pm-7pm
About the Media Artist + Activist Residency (MAR)
The Media Artist + Activist Residency (MAR) provides grants of $25,000 to media artists working in close collaboration with social justice/cultural organizations to document, reframe, and/or amplify the issues and campaigns addressed by the organization. Learn more about Leeway’s grant programs here.
COVID-19 Protocol
Masks are required and must be worn at all times. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Let’s keep each other safe.
Venue Accessibility
The session will take place on the second floor of PhillyCAM, which is not an ADA accessible building. There are 15 steps leading to the second floor and a small elevator outside of the main entrance is available. The elevator entrance is 32″ wide and the elevator interior is 48″ wide, 36″ deep, and 7 feet tall. There are gender neutral restrooms on site.
Cash-only parking is available in the Independence Lot (right across the street from PhillyCAM) and your parking ticket can be stamped and validated for $5.
Accommodations
ASL interpretation and childcare available by request when you RSVP at least two weeks ahead of the session date. Please let us know if you require these or any other accommodations in the event registration form. We’ll do our best to accommodate.