Boston redevelopment authority artist initiative artist certification program

After the lottery, the list is sorted based on the preferences and the lottery number. Applicants will be given preference by the number of applicable preferences that they meet as described here not all preferences apply in every lottery :. Preferences for persons with disabilities only apply to units that have been fully built-out as accessible, not adaptable units. Furthermore, the disability must match the built out features of a unit. For example, a person with mobility impairment would not get a preference for a unit designed for someone with a sensory impairment.

Required documentation includes proof of displacement by the BPDA from the relevant Urban Renewal Area during the official Urban Renewal Period displacement notice and proof of residency during the Urban Renewal Period in the form of utility bills, voting record, bank statement, record of birth or any other official documents.

A Boston resident is any individual whose principal residence, where he or she permanently and normally eats, sleeps and maintains his or her normal personal and household effects, is in the City of Boston. Required documentation includes a minimum of two 2 utility bills from separate companies dated within 60 days of application from electric, oil, cable, gas, or telephone.

This includes image files, video clips, and writing samples. Works must be dated or else they will not be considered. One reference letter of support from a peer or arts professional who knows your work.

One letter is required. An artist can receive an automatic Artist Housing Certification if they received any of the following awards in the last three years:. To receive automatic certification, please fill out your contact information in the Artist Housing Certification application.

Skip to Main Content. Main menu. COVID information. You are here. Have questions about the Artist Housing Certification application process? Contact: arts boston. Artist Housing Certification eligibility. Your artistic resume or CV should list any of the following: dates and locations of group or individual exhibitions publications performances press coverage awards and grants residencies jobs held in field of artistic discipline, and formal training in the arts, if you have it.

Automatic certification. Looking for work space? Visit SpaceFinder Massachusetts for artist space listings. Website features existing artist properties. Who's Involved:. Arts and Culture.