Creative Continuum is intended to support Hi-ARTS’ Alumni.

Designed to nurture the ongoing artistic growth of our community, Creative Continuum provides financial subsidies, studio space, and in kind support to assist artists in advancing their creative projects. At a time when few institutions offer continued resources to artists beyond an initial residency or program, Creative Continuum ensures that support continues after initial engagement with Hi-ARTS.

Please read all of the following before applying. Contact programs@hi-artsnyc.org with any questions.

  • Please read all of the following before applying. Contact programs@hi-artsnyc.org with any questions.

    Artists may submit a request for Creative Continuum resources no more than once every six months, but may only be awarded financial resources once per fiscal year.

    Application Process

    • Beginning April 2025, Hi-ARTS will begin accepting applications for support on a rolling basis. 

    • Artists may submit a request for Creative Continuum resources no more than once every six months, but may only be awarded financial resources once per fiscal year. Please note that the application may close near the end of the fiscal year or remain open as new funding is budgeted, acquired and allocated for the following fiscal year. During these times, resource availability may change.

    • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will be assessed on factors such as project feasibility, alignment with Hi-ARTS’ mission, and clarity of goals.

    • Applicants must be a Hi-ARTS Alumni and have completed a Hi-ARTS residency between 2015 and the present day.

    • Must have an established or developing project timeline with a clear plan for project start and completion dates.

    • Must complete this application detailing project goals and how they align with Hi-ARTS’ mission.

    • Resources

      • Rehearsal space

      • Financial assistance up to $3,000

      • Access to Materials for the Arts (MFTA)

      • Loaned materials and/or technical equipment

      • Curatorial conversations and programming

      Deliverables
      Please note, that financial subsidy recipients are expected to deliver the following: 

      • Clear budget line items 

      • Receipts and proof of purchase

      • Short testimonial regarding project progress and Hi-ARTS’ support 

      • Photo and video documentation of completed project (if applicable)

      • Appropriate credit to Hi-ARTS in project materials

The Continuum

  • Hi-ARTS, Development Associate
    2023-24

    Creative Continuum
    Love You More, 2025

  • CRITICAL BREAKS
    SUN SONGS, 2021

    Creative Continuum
    SUN SONGS, 2025

    Image credit: Matthew “Blue” Ritchie
    @whatbluesees

  • CRITICAL BREAKS
    BRICKS, 2024

    Creative Continuum
    The Mushroom Kingdom of Ezili, 2025

  • SKY LAB
    Jupiter Performance Studio, 2020

    Creative Continuum
    Holy Water: The Conversation Series, 2024

    As a part of Watering (W)hole, Jupiter Performance Studio, Holy Waters: a ceremonial sojourn is a durational experience that follows SKY LAB Alumni Ebony Noelle Golden and her creative collaborators as they travel through New York, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and beyond. Drawing on the experiences and catalytic work of a diverse community of artists, advocates, and activists Holy Waters unfolds as listening tours, dramaturgical sojourns, homecomings, living archives, and strategy sessions. This three part virtual conversation series highlights the experiences nad perspectives of Black femme healers, climate activists, artists as they reflect on their relationship to Holy Water, Environmental Intimacy and more.

    Featuring

    • Ebony Noelle Golden

    • Sunder Ashni

    • Sawdayah Browniee

    • Chandrika Francis

    • Jeri Hilt

    • Michelle Lanier

    • Jennifer Ligaya 

    • Yudith Nieto 

    • Nayyir Akilah Ransome 

    • Dr. Skyller Walkes