The Commons Curatorial Residency is open to any individual, collective, group or non-profit organization that is located in and/or resides in San Francisco and has done so continuously for at least two years prior to the due date of the LOI.

Additionally, this individual or organization must be able to document a two-year history of creating and presenting original artworks or cultural events to the public. All lead applicants must be at least 18 years old and may not be enrolled as a full-time student at the time of the application nor at any time during the grant period.

To learn more, feel free to attend one of the information sessions below:

• IN-PERSON GALLERY TOUR WITH Q&A SESSION on Monday, October 15, 6:30PM to 8:30PM

Visit the facilities at SOMArts, gain a sense of the gallery space, meet the program staff, and ask questions about the application process. Online RSVP required: http://commonsquestions.eventbrite.com/

• ONLINE Q&A SESSIONS on Wednesday, October 17, 12PM to 1PM and Tuesday, October 23, 7PM to 8PM

Two virtual opportunities to talk directly to The Commons program organizers and ask any questions you might have about the application process. Registrants for the online sessions will receive instructions for joining the chat by email at least 48 hours before event. Online RSVP required: http://commonsquestions.eventbrite.com/