Apply to be a 2026-2027 Artist in Residence

Please complete the application above. It will be available on this page October 20, 2025 until December 15, 2025. Artists working as a pair, group, or collective should submit a single application.

• Resident artists must communicate and coordinate with Lakewood staff so their activities do not interfere with family needs and experiences, such as planning, burials, placements, funerals, receptions, visiting a grave or mausoleum, and all other types of family events/services.
• The making and presentation of art must not impact, alter, or affect Lakewood’s plant collections, monuments, buildings, waters, wildlife, landscaping, or grounds maintenance.
• Lakewood cannot provide studio space or equipment. Resident artists will be based out of their own homes or studios, incorporate visits to Lakewood into their creative process, and use Lakewood as a venue for research, inspiration and presentation.
• Between the residency start and end dates, residents will present their project at Lakewood. Art will not remain permanently at Lakewood.
  • Art that includes physical objects, such as paintings or sculptures, will be displayed as a temporary exhibition in the Welcome Center gallery space. Art cannot be installed across the grounds or at any graves or markers.
  • Art that includes non-physical experiences, such as performances or readings, cannot be presented at any graves or markers, but will instead take place in buildings or open outdoor areas approved by Lakewood staff.

Lakewood does not provide office or studio space. Use of our buildings can be requested on a case-by-case basis as needed by the artist.

• Time
• Travel and accommodations (if not local)
• Materials and supplies for creation of art/performance
• Materials and supplies for any relevant workshops
• Costs for additional performers, musicians, or others involved in the project
• Framing or printing costs if needed

• Use of the site and buildings with permission from Lakewood staff
• Installation materials for framed artworks
• Rentals for performances or receptions, including:
  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • 3- 10×10′ small pop-up tents
  • 8×12′ stage
• Refreshments for any receptions or events
• AV for performances
  • It’s important to note that many of our spaces cannot accommodate excessive audio-visual needs (beyond mics and a few speakers). For more information on specific AV needs, please contact amandal@lakewoodcemetery.org to see if you’re request can be accommodated.
• Photography (with our house photographer) – this can be used by the artists in the future with proper credit to the photographer when applicable.

Artists will be granted a check for 50% of their total award upon acceptance. The other 50% will be delivered upon completion of the residency.

A small jury of cross-departmental staff at Lakewood will select artists based on the strength of project proposals and their positive impact for our community.