SU-CASA Manhattan 2027

About this call

LMCC's SU-CASA (Senior Uniting through Collaborative and Community Arts) program places individual artists or collaborative pairs at senior centers across Manhattan for process-oriented arts residencies. Artists lead arts-based activities with older adults, with a public component showcasing participants' creative progress. The 2027 cycle anticipates 30 residency placements in Manhattan, open to artists in any discipline.

Who can apply

• Domestic applicants
• Medium: Performance / Mixed Media
• Free entry
• Individual artists or collaborative pairs of up to two people may apply; each artist may apply to only one borough. Applicants must have proof of residency or address in Manhattan (a residence or permanent workspace), be 18 or older, and not be enrolled full time in a degree-granting institution. No prior experience working with older adults required. Artists must propose arts-based, process-oriented activities and include a public component. Virtual information sessions and applicant labs offered before the deadline; virtual office hours through November 10, 2026. Applications via Submittable. Artist stipend provided; specific amount not listed on official site. This program is distinct from LMCC's Creative Unrestricted grant, which is also open with the same deadline.