Apply for the ACLU of Texas’ Artist-in-Residence Program (2026)

The ACLU of Texas harnesses the power of arts and culture to boldly advance civil rights and civil liberties for every Texan. We invite Texas-based artists or artist groups working in any medium to apply for a 10-month residency to lead an arts-based project that advances strategic advocacy goals.

Be sure to review the structure and expectations of the program before applying.

The deadline to apply for the 2026 residency is Saturday, January 31, 2026, 11:59 p.m. CT. Applications will be reviewed in February and March. Artists should expect an update on the status of their application by the end of March.

Download a copy of the application questions.

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Contact Information

First Name: *

Last Name: *

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Phone Number: *

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Have you applied to the ACLU of Texas’ artist-in-residence program before? *

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Tell us about yourself (limit: 300 words): *

Describe your commitment and connection to Texas (limit: 100 words): *

Let us know what you hope to get out of this residency, personally and professionally (limit: 100 words): *

Please provide the names and contact information of two professional references who can discuss your work and community engagement: *

Project

Priority issues for 2026:

Free Speech and Pluralism: Protecting students’ rights in K-12 public schools.
Reproductive Freedom: Highlighting the human impact of attacks on reproductive rights.
LGBTQIA+ Equality: Centering Black trans and intersex Texans.

Tell us about a project that you’d like to lead during your residency. Describe what you hope to accomplish and how you’ll do it (limit: 300 words): *

Briefly explain how this project will make an impact on the civil rights issue/s it addresses (limit: 100 words): *

Describe what support from the ACLU of Texas would be most helpful for the project (limit: 100 words): *

Optional - describe a project you’ve worked on that is similar in scope, topic, or approach. You may also include links to any documentation you have (limit: 100 words):

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