Tropical Contemporary and Trans*Ponder are pleased to announce the open call for the “Transformation Residency Program” launching in the Summer of 2020. This opportunity is for Transgender and Gender Diverse Artists who reside in the state of Oregon. Selected artists will have access to work in Tropical Contemporary’s gallery and studio space, a 1,000 sq ft converted warehouse located in the industrial area of west Eugene, Oregon.

The Transformation Residency Program aims to lessen the social, political, and economic barriers to artistic creation. The residency will be free of cost and financial sponsorship will be provided based on project needs and viability. We welcome projects from experimental and unconventional practices, presentations, and aesthetics in any media. Projects that incorporate community in creative interaction and critical ideas will be prioritized. Emerging artists are encouraged to apply as well as mid career artists.

Applications require the following to be considered complete: 

● -5-10 images and/or A/V files (10 minute maximum)

● -Residency Budget Form 

● -Completed Applicant Questionnaire

For more details including Residency Requirements, Resources, and Frequently Asked Questions, please review our info packet.

Applications are due January 20th, 2020 by 11:59pm 

If you have any questions during the application process, please contact us at: transformationresidency@gmail.com

Tropical Contemporary is an artist collective, exhibition space, and cultural content producer residing in Eugene, Oregon. Since launching in 2015, their primary goal has been to provide the Eugene Community access to viewing, participating, and creating contemporary art with an emphasis on providing a platform for marginalized and emerging artists. Over half of our members and organizers are LGBTQIA+ and are excited to partner with Trans*Ponder to continue their work in supporting queer artists.

TransPonder is a grassroots completely transgender founded and led nonprofit based in Eugene, Oregon providing education, support, and resources for the trans/gender diverse community and its allies. Transponder is one of only two trans-found and lead non-profits in the state of Oregon and the only one serving adults. Trans*Ponder’s vision and commitment is to: address root causes of discrimination in the trans/gender diverse community; deconstruct inter sectional discrimination of all underrepresented/oppressed groups within and outside of our organization; increase allyship and accomplices through relationship building and education; foster leadership withing the trans/gender diverse community across generations; promote access to health by fostering expertise in mental, physical, and spiritual healing communitiesj network with legal counsel knowledgeable about the trans/gender diverse community; and to create and support projects and/or initiatives that showcase transgender people thriving

The Transformation Residency is generously funded by the Oregon Community Foundation Creative Heights Initiative. Thank you to our community sponsors for their continuous support for this project: Eugene Cultural Services, Eugene Public Library and the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art.