Ibura Art & Research Residency 2024

Blue Light Junction (BLJ) opens a third round of applications for The Ibura Art and Research Residency in Central Baltimore.

After successful residencies in 2022, Blue Light Junction is seeking four people for 2024 Spring and Fall residencies. The Ibura Art & Research Residency (IARR) provides a studio, financial support and thought partners for researchers to explore their work and practice through the lens of people, plants, and place. The first 2024 residency cycle is from March 29 - June 28.

The Spring IARR call is currently open, the deadline to apply is March 1st. Apply Here

About the Ibura Art & Research Residency

  • Residents will receive:

    • a 12 ft x 12 ft studio space for the duration of the residency

    • 24 hour access to the “annex” dye Garden and Studio Blue

    • A $2500 stipend

    • support from an actively engaged community of artists, researchers, and farmers.

    • opportunities to participate in on-site workshops

  • Resident Responsibilities Include:

    • 15 to 20 hours/week in the studio

    • Providing one Communal Offering

  • ✺ IARR Guide

    Take a look at the Ibura Art & Research Residency presentation to gain a more in-depth understanding of the residency.

    In 2022 Valerie Onifade and Ọmọlará Williams McCallister worked on the administration and support that led to a successful year of residencies. We thank them for their work and for creating the foundation for this program.

  • Questions?

    If you have any questions about the IARR please email them to iburaresidency@gmail.com