Residency Term: March 2026 – March 2027
Location: SESH Coworking, Houston, Texas
Residencies Awarded: 5

Deadline: Feb 15th, 2026

About the Residency

The SESH x Classically Black Visual Artist Residency supports Black visual artists with year-long access to a creative home base inside SESH Coworking in Houston. This residency is designed for artists who want consistent studio access, community, visibility, and opportunities to share and sell their work.

Residency Benefits (Included Coworking Membership)

Each resident receives:

• Complimentary All Access Membership to SESH

• 24/7 access to SESH Coworking space

  • library

  • locker rooms

  • member discounts for day passes, events, conference rooms, event space & other local businesses.

• Mailing address at SESH

• Dedicated space to paint and store work

• Artist talk/events hosted at SESH Coworking

• Gallery/Wall space to display and sell artwork

• Featured space on the Classically Black Arts Shop online

• Complimentary All Access membership to Sesh which includes 24/7 access to our open coworking space, library, locker rooms and member discounts for day passes, events, conference rooms, event space and other local businesses. 

Who Should Apply

We welcome applications from Black visual artists who are excited to create, share work publicly, and engage community throughout the year.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Identify as Black / African diaspora

• Be a visual artist (painting-based or visual art practice)

• Be able to participate in Houston-area programming during the residency term (March 2026–March 2027)

• Be 18+

Resident Expectations

Selected artists will:

• Use the studio/work space respectfully and follow SESH Coworking policies

• Participate in at least one artist talk or public event at SESH during the residency year

• Install work on designated wall/gallery space

• Provide basic assets and information for the Classically Black Arts Shop feature (images, bio, pricing, etc.)

Selection Criteria

Applications will be reviewed based on:

• Strength and clarity of artistic work

• Artistic vision and proposed goals for the year

• Readiness to benefit from and contribute to a shared creative community

• Alignment with the residency’s public-facing components (talks, display, sales)

Important Notes

• Artists retain full ownership of their work.

• Sales displayed at SESH and/or online may be subject to standard commission/processing fees.

• Space is limited; residents will be notified of any size/storage restrictions.