Residency – “Demand to Be Heard” – The Sunflower Project

The Sunflower Project is excited to announce the inaugural Demand To Be Heard residency, supporting Los Angeles based performing artists who are survivors of gender-based violence, interpartner violence, domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

A catalyst for self-discovery and personal growth, Demand To Be Heard invites survivors to shatter the barriers of stigma, cultivate empathy, understanding, and support among a wider community. This platform raises awareness about the impact of trauma, challenges societal misconceptions, and fosters a culture of healing and resilience.

We encourage survivors from all backgrounds and experiences to embrace their creativity and participate in this transformative initiative. By sharing their art and stories, survivors not only empower themselves but also inspire others who may be on their own healing journey. The Demand To Be Heard residency will support artists in developing work to reflect their lived experience as a survivor, and will provide an opportunity for artists to show their work in a culminating production.

Salary: Production stipend of roughly $500

Benefits: Resident Artists receive:

Group workshops led by professional performing artists, body workers, writers, educators, and leaders in the gender-based violence field. Presenters include: Teresa ‘Toogie’ Barcelo, Carene Rose Mekertichyan, Diana Wyenn, Elana Mann, and Drew Denny

One-on-one mentorship with The Sunflower Project’s founder Leah Zeiger

Bi-weekly Body Memory Method sessions (read more about the Body Memory Method at https://www.towardsthesun.org/body-memory-method)

The opportunity to showcase their work in a professionally staged production at the end of the program.

Process and project documentation, and a modest production stipend.

Education requirements: N/A

Deadline to apply: March 28, 2025

Documents required to apply: N/A

How to apply: Apply here.