For all projects, CuDC conducts a fair, objective selection process wherein applicants are qualified based on their commitment to their chosen creative artistic practice, their artistic accomplishments, and their financial need.

Eligible Artists: painters, sculptors, photographers, filmmakers, metal-smiths, writers, musicians, actors, dancers, graphic designers, computer animators and other creative entrepreneurs demonstrating a home-based component of their artistic practice, a willingness to participate in enlivening the project area, a cooperative spirit, and financial need.

Application Requirements:

• an artistic resume,
• work samples/portfolio,
• two references,
• a short essay describing how an affordable live/work or work/live unit would enhance the applicant’s creative process and advance his or her artistic pursuits,
• previous two years of filed tax returns, and /li>
• verification of current employment.

Allowable income ranges from 30% to 80% of Area Median Income (AMI).

Area Median Income (AMI) is the annual median income level for the Washington, DC metropolitan area, as calculated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Current limits can be seen at the DC Department of Housing and Community Development.

While each project has separate artistic requirements and financial limitations, all projects are subject to Federal, District and county fair housing regulations. CuDC will not discriminate against potential residents based on race, color, national origin, disability, familial status, religion, sex or source of income.