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The Albert M. Greenfield Residency at FringeArts

In partnership with the Albert M. Greenfield Foundation, FringeArts is proud to announce a new creative residency program: the Albert M. Greenfield Residency at FringeArts.

This program is for Philadelphia-based individual artists or collectives who are developing new work that pushes, redefines, or blurs artistic boundaries. Designed for artists at any point in their careers, the residency program will support three projects per year at any stage of development, from idea generation to final staging. 

The three artists selected for this residency will receive residency funding, access to the FringeArts space to develop their work, mentorship opportunities from FringeArts staff and outside voices, and opportunities to connect and cross-pollinate with other artists from their residency cohort.

The inaugural year of the Albert M. Greenfield Residency at FringeArts will be supported by a grant from the Albert M. Greenfield Foundation, which strengthens the fabric of life in the City of Philadelphia by empowering grantees in areas of arts and culture, education, human services, and civic initiatives.

Open Call: Applications will be open from Dec 15, 2025–Jan 15, 2026.

What is The Albert M. Greenfield Residency at FringeArts?

Are you percolating on a new project? Are you exploring a new idea or creative practice? Do you need time and development space to put the finishing touches on an idea? Apply to the Albert M. Greenfield Residency at FringeArts.
 
 

Our inaugural cohort will be three artists / collectives.

Resident artists will receive: 

Time & Space

Two weeks in the FringeArts space to experiment, devise, and develop your project!

  • Week 1: Summer 2026 – worklight rehearsal residency 
  • Week 2: Winter 2026/27 – production residency 

Artist Fee

For each of the two development periods, the artist resident will receive a budget of $2,000 (total $4,000) to be developed collaboratively with FringeArts Producer. 

Mentorship Opportunities

  • Artists will be asked to select a mentor of their choice to serve for the duration of the program. 
  • Consultation opportunities with the FringeArts staff, including: FA’s Artistic & Programming team, Marketing staff, and Production crew

Public Sharing

During at least one of the two residency periods, Artists will have the opportunity to engage in a moment of public sharing. This can take the form of a performance, a reading, an artist talk, etc.

Application Process

This is an open call application, meaning anyone and everyone is invited to apply! Here is the link to the application form. Applications open on December 15th, 2025 and close January 15th, 2026. 

Your application will consist of the following questions and requests: 

1. Answers to the following questions either in the form of a) written response b) video form 

  • What is your name and preferred pronouns
  • Tell us about yourself: Describe yourself as a person and as an artist. Share a little bit about how you approach your work (multi-hyphenates welcome!). 
  • What is your project and where is it in development? This residency can serve people at every level of development, from the seed of an idea to final staging. 
  • How would this opportunity serve to advance your work?
  • How would your project impact the civic life of Philadelphia?
  • How does your work reflect FringeArts values of risk, passion, excellence, trust, and care? 
  • If you could discuss your work with any artist (or person) in the world who would it be and why? 
  • What resources would it be helpful for you to have during this residency? 
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2. A resume, CV, or comparable document

3. You will also be asked about your availability for the residency dates.

Selection Process

Your application will be reviewed by a panel of your peers. FringeArts has assembled a group of Philadelphia-based artists whose backgrounds and artistic practices reflect our vibrant arts community. This group of seven artists, plus one member of FA’s staff, will select the 2026 GRAFA cohort.

Final decisions will be made by approximately March 1st, 2026.

Applications will be evaluated according to the following criteria: 

  • Artistry / Artistic Rigor
  • Timeliness
  • Alignment with FringeArts Values
  • Use of Residency Resources
  • Impact on Civic Life

Apply

Click here to access the application form. Applications will be open from Dec 15, 2025–Jan 15, 2026.

Need more info? Reach out to residency@fringearts.com with any questions regarding the application or the program. 

SPONSORED BY

The Albert M. Greenfield Residency at FringeArts is made possible by the Albert M. Greenfield Foundation.