Administered by Baker Artist Portfolios, a program of Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance (GBCA) in partnership with SNF Parkway Theatre
Location: SNF Parkway Theatre, Baltimore
Residency Period: May–December 2026. The period for each residency to be determined in partnership between the Parkway and the Resident based on project and venue availability.
Apply via: bakerartist.org
Download PDF of Full RFP: Click here
IMPORTANT DATES
- Submissions Open: January 8, 2026
- Open-house site visits at the SNF Parkway: January 20 and January 28, 4-6pm
- Submission Deadline: February 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
(If you apply by January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM, you will also be eligible for the Baker Artist Awards) - Finalists Notified: By March 10, 2026
- Finalist Interviews: March 12–18, 2026
- Residents Announced: By end of March 2026
- Public Announcement: At MDFF | April 8–12, 2026
Applicants must have an active Baker Artist Portfolio to apply.
ABOUT THE RESIDENCY
The SNF Parkway Theatre invites Baltimore-area performing artists to apply for the inaugural SNF Parkway Artist Residencies, a pilot program designed to support artist career development while strengthening the Parkway’s capacity for presenting live performance. Three live arts projects will be supported and presented in the Parkway’s historic theater and public spaces in 2026.
RESIDENCY CATEGORIES — One residency will be awarded in each category:
- Theatrical Performance
Theatre, devised work, interdisciplinary performance, dance, improv/sketch - Spoken Word / Comedy
Stand-up, storytelling, spoken word, literary performance - Live Music
Solo musicians, ensembles, bands, cross-genre music
STIPEND & SUPPORT— Each Resident Artist receives:
- $6,000 stipend
- Plus, opportunity to earn a percentage of ticket sales
(revenue split in industry-standard range of 30/70 – 50/50 TBD by Resident and Parkway)
Additional support includes:
- Performance opportunity in the Parkway’s large historic auditorium (Theater 1) or other spaces
- Rehearsal access (scheduled with Parkway staff)
- Marketing and promotional support
- Use of lighting, audio, projection, and cinema-grade technology
- Box office and front-of-house staffing
- Professional development support from Parkway staff
ELIGIBILITY
- Open to artists living and working in the Greater Baltimore Region
(Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Harford County, Howard County) - Must be 21 years or older
- Must have or create a Baker Artist Portfolio
- Individual artists and artist-led collectives may apply
(a lead artist must be designated)
WHO SHOULD APPLY — Artists or artist-led groups who:
- Want to experiment, adapt, or expand their practice
- Are excited to create work for a historic cinema/theater space
- Want to explore ways to foster intersectional connection with audience/community in relation to their work
- Are interested in collaborating with Parkway staff on a new live-arts model
- Value flexibility, communication, and co-learning
INTERESTED ARTISTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND:
- An open-house site visit at the SNF Parkway to view the venue: 4-6pm on January 20 or January 28
- A Baker Artist / SNF Parkway Residency info session or watch the Baker Artist Info Session Video.
(Updates about dates and times for the site visits and on-site info session will be posted at bakerartist.org/SNFParkway and at snfparkway.org)
HOW TO APPLY
- Create or update your Baker Artist Portfolio on this site.
(Get started here or log in here. Please note: Artists must have at least one Work Sample and one Project with media to have an active and eligible portfolio) - While logged into the Baker site, Navigate back to this page via the Opportunities option in the drop-down menu under your name.
- Upload a 2 page pdf including project description and simple budget and hit Apply at the bottom of this page. If you do not yet have a Baker Portfolio, you will not see the Apply button.
In crafting their project description, artists are encouraged to consider the review criteria considered by the panel of jurors, which can be found in the full RFP. The attachments below are provided as helpful resources for those applying.
Click HERE for PDF of full RFP, including Review Process & Criteria
QUESTIONS?
- Baker Artist Portfolios, Application & Eligibility: [email protected]
- Parkway Space, Technical Specs & Residency Details: [email protected]