2026 RESIDENCY OPPORTUNITIES

The Popps Packing Spring/Summer Residency Program Open Call

Deadline: DEADLINE EXTENDED!!! Friday, February 27 ,2026

Duration: 1-3 months (May – September 2026)
Location: Hamtramck/Detroit, Michigan

The Popps Packing Residency invites emerging and established visual artists to apply for our spring/summer residency program. Artists working in a variety of studio-based practices, particularly sculptors, installation artists, painters and those involved in architectural, landscape, photo, film, and research projects, are encouraged to apply.

Residency Details:

  • Accommodation: Private bedroom within a loft-style warehouse space. Shared spaces include kitchen, bathroom, semi private studio and access to Popps gardens and a private yard.

  • Cost: $850-$1000 per month (utilities included). Payment can be made upfront or monthly. For collaborative projects or groups, a two-bedroom option is available for $1800/month.

  • Additional Amenities: Access to workshops, gardens, a mobile sauna, outdoor spaces for installations, and bicycles (with a $50 deposit).

Community Engagement: Artists are encouraged to host public offerings, such as open studio events, artist talks, or workshops.

Popps Packing is a dynamic and communal space.  It fosters connections between resident artists and the local community through regular events, exhibitions, dinners, and volunteer opportunities. Artists will be integrated into our large network of local resources, artists, and organizations.

About Popps Packing:
Founded in 2012, Popps Packing is a former meat-packing plant located on the Hamtramck/Detroit border, a vibrant and diverse area known for its working-class roots. The space has welcomed over 100 artists and is recognized for its commitment to fostering a creative and inclusive environment. Popps Packing supports artistic practice through both resources and a unique community-driven atmosphere.

Note: The residency is inclusive and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

 

 

Application Process:

To apply for the Popps Packing Local Studio Residency, please email poppspacking@gmail.com.

Include the following information:

  • ‘Studio Residency’ in the subject header
  • Name ( first and last)
  • Preferred pronouns
  • Contact info, including email address and phone #
  • Where are you from (do you live here now?)
  • Brief bio and Resume/CV
  • A link to a website or other online platform where your work can be viewed.
  • PDF attachments of work samples( details below)
  • Preferred Months (December- March)
  • A brief description of any proposed projects that you would like to work on while in residence
  • Reference name and phone number

PDF PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES:

File Size: 10 MB maximum
Naming:  Full Name_(year)residency ’
Work samples should include CV/Resume and one of the following submissions:
STILL IMAGES: ​​up to 10​ still images (JPEG, max 1200 pixels on any side). Each image should have a caption of ​2​00 characters or less​ that includes title, date created, medium and any other information that informs the work​
TIME-BASED: URLs to specific work on host sites (Vimeo, YouTube, Soundcloud, etc.). Each URL should have a caption of 2​00 characters or less

Check out our past residents cohorts ___ RESIDENT PROFILES