UCIMC 2027 Social Justice Artists-in-Residence

The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center (UCIMC) will support two emerging artists, one visual and one performing, in a 3-week-long residency. Both artists will create an all-ages interactive/immersive work to be presented at the IMC during the 2027 Boneyard Art Festival, April 9th-11, with a focus on social justice. Examples of social justice topics include climate change, LGBTQ+ rights, criminal justice reform, and racial and gender equality, etc. 

 
Important Dates
  • The application closes: Monday, December 7, 2026
  • Dates of the residency: March 22, 2027 to April 12, 2027 
  • Online Info Session Meeting: Thursday, November 19th from 5-6pm
  • Boneyard dates: April 9th-11th, 2027 

Important Info

  • Artists will receive a $1,000 stipend and $300 to go towards supplies.
  • Housing is not included in this residency.
  • Applicants must live in Champaign County. 
  • This opportunity is for 18 and up. We encourage youth under the age of 18 to apply for our 2027 Summer Youth Employment.

APPLY HERE!