Death as Culture — In-Person Collage Artist Residencies in New Orleans, Kolaj Institute (Halloween / Fet Gede weeks)
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Death as Culture — In-Person Collage Artist Residencies in New Orleans, Kolaj Institute (Halloween / Fet Gede weeks)

Kolaj Institute

October 10, 2026 (11 publicSeo.openCall.daysLeft)Kolaj Institute Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA (plus two Zoom sessions)

Kolaj Institute's research-based collage artist residency on death in folklore and culture.

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A one-week residency (27–31 October or 1–5 November 2026) in the Kolaj Institute Gallery turned into a 24-hour studio, with daily presentations and critique, curatorial feedback, the Institute's Material Library, and visits to St. Roch Cemetery and Halloween or Fet Gede celebrations. Work made may be considered for a January 2027 show at Kolaj Institute Gallery, an October 2027 show at the New Orleans Healing Center and the journal Folklore Collage Society.

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Self-motivated artists over 21, from anywhere in the world, at any career stage — of particular interest to artists working in social and political collage. Choose one of two sessions.

Dates & details

Deadline
early deadline 3 October
Programme dates
27–31 October or 1–5 November 2026; Zoom sessions 21–22 October
Costs to the artist
$750 fee plus travel, accommodation and meals in New Orleans
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One-week residency; need-based fee grants
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Programme fee $750 per artist (limited need-based grants)