The World We Desire 2028
Location: Feminist Center for Creative Work (FCCW), Northeast Los Angeles, California, USA
Open to: Women, trans, nonbinary, and other gender-marginalized artists at all career stages who have the experience to demonstrate they can complete a project of this scope. FCCW prioritizes artists whose work engages intersectional feminist themes and includes opportunities for social activation and community engagement. BIPOC, LGBTQ, disabled artists, and artists with a deep connection to Southern California are especially encouraged to apply.
Proposed projects should respond to the theme “The World We Desire.”
Application Fee: Not specified.
What’s Provided:
A three-month residency at FCCW’s space in Northeast Los Angeles, including access to the space for planning, production, and exhibition.
A $7,500 stipend.
A production budget to develop the work and support accompanying programs.
Dedicated staff support for project development and programming in collaboration with FCCW and the community.
Professional documentation of all work and events.
Support in applying for additional funding for the residency project or related projects.
Publication of an accompanying book through Co-Conspirator Press, when appropriate, to be completed after the residency period.
Each residency culminates in a public presentation and collaborative programming.
What the Artist Must Cover: Travel and housing are not covered by a separate stipend beyond the artist fee. FCCW prioritizes local artists who can be consistently present in Los Angeles during the residency period.
Duration: Three months. Two artist projects will be selected for the Winter/Spring and Fall 2028 residencies.
Deadline: November 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
Additional Notes:
The proposed project should align with the theme “The World We Desire.”
Applicants will be notified about the status of their proposals in February 2027.
The review committee includes iris yirei hu, Mashinka Firunts Hakpian, and Daniela Lieja Quintanar, alongside FCCW staff.
FCCW will hold application office hours on Fridays, October 23 and 30, from 3–5 PM.
