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Popps Packing Studio Residency in Hamtramck/ Detroit

Type: Residencies, Workshops, Exchanges [View all]
Posted by: Popps Packing
Deadline: Fri, January 30th, 2026

Call for Applications: Popps Packing Residency | Spring & Summer 2026
Deadline: January 30, 2026

Popps Packing invites serious studio artists to apply for 1–3 month residencies during the Spring and Summer 2026 season (April-September).

Founded in 2009, Popps Packing is an artist-run, neighborhood-based nonprofit located on the Hamtramck/Detroit border—one of the most densely populated, diverse, working-class communities in the region. Our mission is to create impactful arts programming and foster cultural exchange between local and international artists while engaging the unique social, cultural, and physical landscape of our neighborhood.

Established in 2012, the Popps Packing Residency Program has welcomed over 100 national and international artists, offering an immersive experience rooted in community, experimentation, and exchange. Programs include residencies, seasonal exhibitions, workshops, artist talks, and public events.

Who Can Apply

Residencies are open to emerging, mid-career, and established visual artists working in all studio-based practices. Our facilities are especially well suited for sculpture, painting, installation, architectural and landscape-based projects, as well as photo, film, and research-driven work. We host two artists at a time.

Space & Accommodations

Popps Packing occupies a 4,500 sq/ft former meat-packing plant with shared studios and living spaces.

Individual artists: $850–$1,000/month
Includes a private bedroom in a two-bedroom loft-style warehouse with shared studio, kitchen, and bath.

Collaboratives, families, or collectives: $1,800/month
Includes two bedrooms and exclusive access to the residency studio.

All residencies include utilities, internet, laundry, access to workshops, gardens with resident chickens, a mobile sauna, and outdoor project spaces.

Apply

For full details and to apply, visit: www.poppspacking.org  Reach out with addtioanal questions to poppspacking@gmail.com

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Join our growing national and international community of artists, makers and thinkers. 

Posted on Thu, January 22nd, 2026
Expires on Fri, January 30th, 2026

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