create change fellowship

The Create Change Fellowship is a six-month incubator for multiracial artists and cultural producers committed to art for social transformation. The program is grounded in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, though Fellows are not required to live there. Fellows receive training in community arts practices, cultural organizing, policy advocacy, and project planning. They work in small interdisciplinary groups, each paired with a community partner aligned with priority neighborhood concerns.

Throughout the program, Fellows will:

• Engage in hands-on workshops

• Co-develop responsive and reciprocal creative projects alongside community partners

• Participate in public sharing moments, including Field Day 2026, where prototypes, activations, and research-in-progress will be shared with neighbors and broader publics.

This is a process-forward program focused on providing transformative and supportive experiences, workshops, and mentorships that foster intentional community creation. Fellows are supported with a stipend of $1,500, production budget, and access to The Laundromat Project’s intergenerational alumni network of artists, organizers, and cultural workers. Fellows commit an average of 6–8 hours per month (approx. 50 hours total). Up to 12 Fellows will be selected to participate in the 2026 program. Ideal candidates have some experience with developing collaborative or community-based projects. They are in alignment with LP values and have the experience or capacity to contribute to a collaborative learning environment. 

In order to participate, you would need:

• Access to a reliable and consistent internet connection

• Access to a computer or tablet with a camera and a microphone (not a phone if possible)

• A Zoom account set up and familiarity with the features (you can open an account for free)