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Artist Residency Application

Invite artists to share a focused project proposal, work samples, and practical studio needs so your panel can assess fit before offering residency places.

A ready-to-use applications & memberships form for programmes, clubs, landlords and admissions teams: 12 questions, 3 pages, 3 conditional rules.

Questions
12
Pages
3
Layouts
classic · card
Time to complete
≈ 20 min
Conditional rules
3
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Page 1 of 3 — Artist and Availability

Tell Us About Your Practice

Choose one for reviewer assignment; describe cross-disciplinary work in your proposal.

Check the published session dates before choosing. A preference is not a confirmed placement.

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  • Payment items priced — passingEvery payment question charges a real amount, so a submission always records a payment.
  • Conditional logic resolves — passingEvery rule points at a question or page that exists in this template.
  • Legal text not required — passingThis template collects neither health nor regulated financial information.
  • Question labels unique — passingLogic and exports address questions by label, so duplicates are ambiguous.

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Who this template is for

Artist Residency Application is built for programmes, clubs, landlords and admissions teams who need to screen applications against the same criteria every time.

  • Programmes, clubs, landlords and admissions teams working in applications & memberships.
  • Teams who need to screen applications against the same criteria every time without writing code or paying for a custom build.
  • Anyone replacing inconsistent applications that can't be compared fairly with one structured record per enquiry.
  • Respondents are applicants and prospective members — the form asks them 12 questions across 3 screens.
  • Mobile-heavy audiences, thanks to the one-question-per-screen card layout.

Why this form is useful

It removes the cost of inconsistent applications that can't be compared fairly and turns each submission into a record your team can act on immediately.

  • 8 questions are required, so submissions arrive complete instead of needing a follow-up email.
  • It collects a verified email address so replies and confirmations land.
  • It accepts a document or photo upload as evidence.
  • Conditional logic hides 3 questions until they are relevant — shorter forms convert better than long ones.
  • Splitting the form across 3 pages keeps each screen short and shows respondents how much is left.
  • Every response is stored, searchable and exportable, so nothing depends on one person's inbox.

How to use this template

From copy to live form is a few minutes of work, and every step is reversible.

  1. 1Press “Use this template” — a fresh copy of Artist Residency Application lands in your workspace, ready to edit.
  2. 2Rename or delete any question, and change what is required. Nothing here is fixed.
  3. 3Open Notifications and add the email addresses that should be alerted on each submission; add an auto-reply to the respondent if the form collects an email address.
  4. 4Check the upload limits on the file question so respondents can attach what you actually need.
  5. 5Publish it, then either share the link directly or paste the embed snippet into your site — the embedded form resizes to fit and loads no marketing or advertising trackers.
  6. 6Watch responses land in Submissions, where you can filter, label and export them to CSV or PDF.

Logic and conditions blueprint

Exactly how this form behaves as it is answered — 3 conditional rules ship with it.

  • Features advanced show logic: if “How Will You Share Work Samples?” is Portfolio link, the form dynamically exposes “Portfolio Link”. Otherwise that question never appears.
  • Features advanced show logic: if “How Will You Share Work Samples?” is PDF upload, the form dynamically exposes “Work Sample PDF”. Otherwise that question never appears.
  • Features advanced show logic: if “Would You Like an Access Conversation?” is Yes, contact me, the form dynamically exposes “Access Planning Notes”. Otherwise that question never appears.
  • All 3 rules are editable in the Logic tab, and the built-in checker warns about rules that contradict each other.

About this template

A residency application should help your panel assess artistic direction and practical fit without asking artists to write a grant proposal from scratch. This template pairs a focused project statement with work samples, availability, and studio requirements. It leaves out references and lengthy biographies so reviewers spend their time on the proposed work. Before publishing, replace the sample residency periods with confirmed dates. Put the deadline, time zone, eligibility criteria, available facilities, and attendance expectations above the form. Explain what the residency provides and whether artists are expected to produce finished work, host an open studio, or simply develop an idea. Ask every applicant for the same number of work samples and the same proposal length. Offer a portfolio link or a single PDF, and test both routes on mobile. For time-based work, specify how many minutes reviewers will watch or listen to. Check that links open without a login before distributing applications. The completion estimate assumes artists have their proposal and samples ready. Separate access planning from artistic assessment. Restrict access-planning responses to the coordinator before sharing applications with panelists. Review proposals against a shared rubric, record decisions consistently, and tell applicants when they can expect an update. A residency place should not depend on how polished an applicant’s website looks.

What this form asks

Every question is editable — rename it, make it optional, or delete it entirely.

Page 1 — Artist and Availability

  • Artist Namerequired
  • Contact Emailrequired
  • Primary Artistic Disciplinerequired
  • Preferred Residency Periodrequired

Page 2 — Proposal and Work Samples

  • Project Proposalrequired
  • Studio and Equipment Needsrequired
  • How Will You Share Work Samples?required
  • Portfolio Link
  • Work Sample PDF

Page 3 — Access Planning and Submission

  • Would You Like an Access Conversation?
  • Access Planning Notes
  • Application Confirmationrequired

12 questions in total.

A Sound Artist Proposes a Listening Project

Fictional applicant Mara Vellin applies to develop a series of short compositions from everyday indoor sounds.

Artist Name
Mara Vellin
Primary Artistic Discipline
Music or sound
Preferred Residency Period
Either session
Project Proposal
I will explore how ordinary room sounds can become musical structures. During the residency, I plan to record doors, footsteps, and ventilation with permission, then develop three short studies. A quiet workspace and informal feedback from other residents would help me test listening exercises before deciding on a final format.
Studio and Equipment Needs
Essential: a desk, power outlets, and a quiet room for headphone editing. Preferred: two scheduled sessions in a room with speakers. I will bring my recorder and laptop.
How Will You Share Work Samples?
Portfolio link

How the form changes as it's filled in

This template ships with 3 conditional rules, grouped into 3 behaviours driven by 2 questions. Everything below is already set up — edit or delete any rule once the template is in your workspace.

Driven by “How Will You Share Work Samples?”

  • Reveals questions

    If “How Will You Share Work Samples?” is Portfolio link, the form reveals “Portfolio Link”.

  • Reveals questions

    If “How Will You Share Work Samples?” is PDF upload, the form reveals “Work Sample PDF”.

Driven by “Would You Like an Access Conversation?”

  • Reveals questions

    If “Would You Like an Access Conversation?” is Yes, contact me, the form reveals “Access Planning Notes”.

Set it up step by step

  1. 1

    Publish the residency brief first

    Replace the seasonal session choices with actual dates. Above the form, state eligibility, the deadline and time zone, available facilities, what is provided, and any public-program commitments.

  2. 2

    Set one manageable sample standard

    Keep the five-sample limit consistent across disciplines. Set the PDF upload limit to 10 MB and ask for timed excerpts so a film submission does not take longer to review than a visual arts portfolio.

  3. 3

    Test both submission routes

    Preview the portfolio-link and PDF choices on a phone. Confirm that each reveals only its matching field, and check submitted applications for missing samples before sending them to reviewers.

  4. 4

    Prepare separate reviewer and coordinator views

    Give panelists the proposal, samples, and relevant studio requirements. Keep access-conversation responses with the coordinator, and agree on a rubric covering artistic direction, residency fit, and feasibility.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Asking artists to promise a finished exhibition when the residency is intended for research or experimentation.
  • Publishing vague session names without dates, attendance expectations, or a clear list of available facilities.
  • Sending reviewers inaccessible portfolio links or access-planning notes that should stay with the coordinator.

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What to do with the responses

Send a receipt with the submitted answers and expected decision date. Check sample access and studio feasibility before panel review, then contact selected artists to confirm availability and practical arrangements.

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Frequently asked questions

Should we ask for a CV or references?

Only if they support a stated selection criterion. This form deliberately prioritizes a proposal and recent work; adding a CV by habit increases applicant effort without necessarily improving the decision.

Can artists submit sound, film, or performance work?

Yes. Accept direct media links through either sample route, with excerpts totaling no more than five minutes. Ask applicants to identify their role in collaborative work and test links without being signed in.

Is this suitable for an award that funds study rather than a residency?

Use the Scholarship Application Form for study-focused selection. This template is designed around time on site, artistic development, work samples, and the practical fit between a project and residency facilities.

How should we handle access requests during selection?

Keep the access conversation optional and separate from artistic scoring. Configure reviewer access or remove these responses from panel exports; the form wording alone does not restrict who can see them.

Is the Artist Residency Application template free to use?

Yes. You can preview and test Artist Residency Application on this page without an account, and take a copy into your own HelloForms workspace on the free plan. There is nothing to install and no card required to publish it.

What does the Artist Residency Application template ask for?

It asks 12 questions across 3 pages, 8 of which are required. Every question is listed in full further down this page, and each one can be renamed, reordered, made optional or deleted after you copy the template.

Can I edit the Artist Residency Application form after copying it?

Yes — the copy is entirely yours. Change wording, add or remove questions, switch between the classic and card layouts, restyle it to match your brand, and set who gets notified on each submission.

How does the conditional logic in this applications & memberships form work?

3 conditional rules ship with the template: Features advanced show logic: if “How Will You Share Work Samples?” is Portfolio link, the form dynamically exposes “Portfolio Link”. Otherwise that question never appears. Features advanced show logic: if “How Will You Share Work Samples?” is PDF upload, the form dynamically exposes “Work Sample PDF”. Otherwise that question never appears. Features advanced show logic: if “Would You Like an Access Conversation?” is Yes, contact me, the form dynamically exposes “Access Planning Notes”. Otherwise that question never appears. All rules are editable in the Logic tab.

Where do responses to the Artist Residency Application form go?

Submissions land in your workspace under Submissions, where you can search, filter, label and export them to CSV or PDF. You can also email a notification to your team on every submission and send the respondent an auto-reply.

Can I embed the Artist Residency Application form on my own website?

Yes. Publish the form and paste the embed snippet into any page or share the direct link. The embedded form resizes to fit its container and loads no advertising or marketing trackers inside the iframe.

Can respondents upload files?

Yes. This template includes a file upload question, so respondents can attach documents or photos with their answers. You can adjust the accepted file types and size limits on that question.

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