Photographic residency in Miami – Station Culturelle, in partnership with the prestigious Women Photographers International Archive (WOPHA), invites applications for a photographic residency in Miami. Aimed at women and non-binary people, artists and photographers from Martinique, Guadeloupe and Guyana, this exceptional initiative offers a month-long immersion in Miami’s thriving art scene in September 2025. Here are all the details on this unique opportunity for this Photographic residency.
La Station Culturelle and WOPHA: A visionary partnership
La Station Culturelle, based in Martinique, is an organization dedicated to promoting contemporary artists from Caribbean territories. By collaborating with WOPHA, an international organization founded in 2020 to support non-binary women and artists in the field of photography, it gives talents from the French Caribbean access to world-class platforms.
The WOPHA Artist-in-Residence program is recognized as a springboard for emerging and mid-career artists. This photographic residency provides a dedicated space for research, experimentation and community engagement, while connecting participants with Miami’s vibrant cultural landscape.
The advantages of a photographic residency
This month-long photographic residency is designed to provide artists with an environment conducive to creation and professional development. Benefits include:
- Private accommodation: accommodation in the El Espacio 23 art center, an emblematic space in the Allapattah district.
- 2,500 bursary: to cover expenses related to the stay (local transportation, meals, equipment).
- S3,000 production support: to finance the final exhibition.
- Round-trip plane ticket: to facilitate international travel.
- Group show: presentation of works in the contemporary space Green Space Miami.
- Access to professional equipment: shared studios, photo labs, specialized scanners and printers.
- Exclusive networking: Meetings with local curators, collectors and artists.
Eligibility criteria
To apply for this prestigious residence, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Identify as a woman or non-binary person working primarily in photography or visual culture.
- Be at least 25 years old before March 31, 2025.
- At least five years’ professional artistic experience.
- Be able to devote a minimum of 30 hours a week to studio work.
- Be available to take part in the entire program in September 2025.
- Not currently enrolled in a university degree program.
- Working knowledge of English (Spanish is an asset).
- Ability to travel to the United States (visa required for international applicants).
Artists who have already participated in the WOPHA Artist-in-Residence program are not eligible.
How to apply?
The program values interdisciplinary practices and encourages innovative proposals combining traditional photography, automated or augmented processes, image collection and archiving. Candidates can propose an existing project or develop a new series during their photographic residency.
Available resources
El Espacio 23 offers an exceptional setting with :
- Three fully-equipped private apartments (kitchen, bathroom, laundry).
- A shared studio space to encourage collaboration between residents.
- Access to local partner institutions providing specialized equipment (darkrooms, high-definition scanners).
Selection process
Selection is based on a rigorous process led by an international jury of renowned curators, academics and artists. Entries will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
- Conceptual strength (25%): Clarity and originality of the proposed project.
- Quality of previous work (20%): Artistic excellence and technical mastery.
- Innovative approach (15%): New perspectives in contemporary photography.
- Feasibility (15%): Ability to carry out the project with available resources.
- Potential impact (15%): Relevance to WOPHA’s mission and contribution to artistic career.
- General interest (10%): The jury’s enthusiasm for the work presented.
The finalists will be invited to an interview with the WOPHA management team before the final announcement scheduled for April 30, 2025.
Commitments of selected residents
Selected artists must :
- Actively participate in the residency throughout September 2025.
- Collaborate with a curator to organize the group exhibition between May and August 2025.
- Contribute to at least one public activity (conference, workshop or studio tour).
- Get involved in Miami’s local arts community.
- Provide a final report on their experience.
An invaluable opportunity for Caribbean artists
This collaboration between La Station Culturelle and WOPHA marks an important step in the international recognition of Caribbean photographic talent. By offering a unique platform combining material resources, professional mentoring and global visibility, this photographic residency promises to open up unprecedented perspectives for the selected artists.
If you’re a committed artist ready to take on this exceptional challenge, don’t miss this chance to make your art shine on the international stage! Submit your application before March 31, 2025.
