Residency At Weirdoville

We're always interested in meeting creative people who are building something meaningful.

Weirdoville is a creative ecosystem for artists, makers, entrepreneurs, educators, and creative practitioners who are looking for more than just a place to work. We offer an environment where independent creative work, collaboration, and community come together to support long-term growth.

We intentionally grow our resident community one person at a time to ensure every new resident is a strong fit for both the space and the people who call it home.

The Resident Experience

Residency is designed for individuals who already have an established creative practice, business, or project and are looking for a place to continue building it.

Weirdoville is more than a workspace. It's a creative ecosystem where residents create, operate, collaborate, and grow alongside a community of artists, makers, and entrepreneurs.

As a resident, you'll have the opportunity to:

  • Operate from a dedicated creative space

  • Develop your creative practice, business, or project

  • Collaborate with fellow residents

  • Share your work through workshops, events, and exhibitions

  • Build meaningful relationships within the creative community

  • Contribute to the continued growth of Weirdoville

What We're Looking For

Our ideal resident:

  • Has an established creative practice, business, or service.

  • Is dependable, collaborative, and professional.

  • Wants to be part of a creative community.

  • Values shared space and mutual respect.

  • Is interested in growing alongside other creatives.

  • Can contribute their skills to support the Weirdoville ecosystem.

What Residents Receive

Residency is built around mutual benefit.

Residents may receive:

  • Access to dedicated creative workspace

  • Opportunities to collaborate with other residents

  • Shared visibility through Weirdoville

  • Opportunities to teach workshops or host events

  • Access to a supportive creative community

  • The ability to grow their own creative practice while operating from the space

Residency opportunities are tailored to each individual based on their work, goals, and contribution to the ecosystem.

How Residency Works

Every residency begins with a conversation.

If there's a good mutual fit, we'll schedule a visit to the space, learn more about your work, discuss how you hope to use Weirdoville, and explore how your creative practice can contribute to the ecosystem.

Residency is collaborative. We look for relationships that benefit both the resident and the continued growth of Weirdoville.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to rent a studio?

No. Residency is not based on renting a private studio. Every residency is structured around the needs of the resident and the space available.

Can I keep my own business or clients?

Absolutely. Residents continue operating their own creative practices, businesses, and projects.

Is residency paid?

Residency is not employment. Each residency is structured individually and may involve shared resources, space access, collaborative opportunities, and agreed-upon contributions to the Weirdoville ecosystem.

Can I apply if I'm just getting started?

We're primarily looking for individuals who already have an active creative practice, business, or project. While experience levels vary, applicants should already be actively doing the work they hope to continue developing at Weirdoville.

Available Residency

AV & Media Production Resident

We're currently seeking an AV & Media Production Resident to join the Weirdoville ecosystem.

This opportunity is designed for someone who already has an established media practice and is looking for a creative home to continue growing their work while contributing to the technical and creative needs of the community.

Rather than traditional employment, this residency is an exchange of value. Residents receive access to creative space, collaboration opportunities, and the ability to grow their own practice while contributing their skills to the ecosystem.

Core Residency Responsibilities

As the AV & Media Production Resident, you'll play an important role in supporting Weirdoville's media and streaming capabilities.

Live Streaming & Broadcasting

  • Set up and operate live streams.

  • Manage streaming software and broadcasting equipment.

  • Monitor audio and video quality during live broadcasts.

  • Troubleshoot technical issues during productions.

  • Assist in developing and improving Weirdoville's streaming capabilities.

Content Editing

  • Edit video content for social media, websites, and promotional campaigns.

  • Edit photography and visual assets as needed.

  • Organize and deliver completed media files according to project timelines.

Equipment Management

  • Maintain and care for your personal production equipment.

  • Properly use and store shared equipment.

  • Report maintenance or repair needs for Weirdoville-owned equipment.

  • Help keep media equipment and production areas organized.

Community Support

Residents are encouraged to collaborate with fellow residents, share technical knowledge, and contribute to community programming when appropriate, while continuing to build their own creative practice.

Paid Opportunities

In addition to residency, opportunities for paid project work may become available, including:

  • Event photography

  • Event videography

  • Audio/visual support for workshops and events

  • Livestream production

  • Media production for resident businesses

  • Media production for clients booking the space

Project availability will vary based on the needs of Weirdoville, resident businesses, and booked events.

Thank you for your interest in becoming an AV & Media Production Resident at Weirdoville. We're looking for someone who is already doing the work and is excited about growing their creative practice within a collaborative ecosystem.