A creative studio
for Black artists
of marginalized
genders in music
The Studio Arisaema incubator is a residency for Black artists of marginalized genders (women, trans femme, trans masc and nonbinary and intersex folks) to deepen their craft in music production, engineering, performance and DJing.
During the six month-long program, 4 artists will have access to a shared studio workspace equipped with standard audio equipment.
Resident artists will gain professional development support and enrichment through (6) monthly skill based workshops led by professional artists from within the community. Workshops will be open to all Black artists of marginalized genders through first come first serve sign up. Workshop attendance is mandatory for resident artists.
Each Resident Artist will receive a $1000 Transportation/Food Stipend. This stipend exists to support artists in getting to and from each workshop and for personal needs during studio time.
2025 cohort applications open 3/29 - 5/2
RESIDENCY
STUDIO ARISAEMA INCUBATOR
STUDIO
Studio Arisaema has two sound proofed rooms (A/B) equipped with audio production software (Ableton + Logic), audio monitors, audio interface, bass, guitar, mixer, performance mic and midi keyboard. Resident artists are encouraged to bring their own equipment into the space.
LEGACIES
10s TALK
January 2024
Studio Arisaema presented a a conversation panel centering the experiences of Black Trans women vocalists, performers, producers and engineers based in the Twin Cities.
The speakers included M Jamison, Kamilla Love, Ro Lorenzen and ZORA, artists who are emerging as part of the global presence of Black Queer and Trans creatives creating new lanes of access, gaining recognition for their contributions, and cementing their legacies within the music and arts industry.
As transphobia and anti-Blackness propel the legislation of harmful policies, embolden individuals to enact harm, and enable hyperfixation and exploitation of Black queer culture, these artists are working to reclaim space and shift narratives in the Twin Cities' creative ecosystem and beyond.
