The Residency

Month long intensive workshop where up to 45 young people (ages 16-24) participate in either a vocal or production track. During The intensive, youth write original songs, record in a professional studio and perform in front of hundreds of people at a premiere seattle venue. In addition to making, recording and performing their music, The youth participate in a number of engaging panel discussions with leaders in The northwest creative community. The Residency exists to break down barriers to equitable arts learning. We continue to center black, indigenous, & p.o.c identifying young artists from low-income families to help acquire tangible artistic and professional skills while also gaining confidence, teamwork, and a deepened understanding of their own identity and power. In an effort to address financial difficulties and to honor their work as artists, youth participants receive stipends at The completion of The Residency. Further, participants receive subsidized transportation and meals throughout The Residency to minimize potential challenges to full participation in The program.

In recent years, The Residency has built a reputation for being among The nation's finest hip-hop music institutions. To continue strengthening our community, we believe in providing our participants with access to higher education opportunities. For many of these students, higher education would not be possible without considerable financial support. It is through scholarships that students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds are given The chance to develop as artists and gain a superior education. The goal of this scholarship fund is to create a pipeline to higher education for our alumni and break down The barriers that deny them access to becoming The future leaders of tomorrow.

The year-round program includes participating in performances in front of hundreds of people at a premiere seattle venuea and a number of engaging panel discussions with leaders in The northwest creative community.