Artist-In-Incubator - MACRE ITHACA

Media Arts Collective + Resource Exchange

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The Incubator: A Catalyst for Collective Practice
What happens when a vision is given the right conditions to break through?
Incubation isn’t about passive growth; it’s about the active transition from an idea to a sustainable practice. At MACRE, we provide the specific conditions—the space, the tools, and the collective support—required for that breakthrough to happen.
The Incubator is a core part of our ecosystem, designed for artists and media makers who want to ground their work in a creative home rooted in radical access and collective stewardship.
This is a place to experiment freely while contributing to the health of our shared resources.

We provide the infrastructure, and in turn, our residents help steward the collective through presence, engagement, and knowledge sharing. If you are looking for an environment to solidify your practice and build something that matters, we invite you to take root here.
Summer 2026
INCUBATOR ARTIST
Now Accepting Applications!

We Are the Artists
Growing Through This Incubator Program!

List of Artists in the Incubator Program
Ollie Stephenson + Leeny Sack [Winter 2026] | https://www.leenysack.com/
Jada Haynes (Fall 2025) | https://www.jadahaynesstudio.com/
Jennilie Brewster (Summer 2025) | https://www.jenniliebrewster.com/
Leo Kang (Spring 2025) | https://leokang.com/
Leeny Sack
Winter 2026
Theme: The Body Politic

Ollie Stephenson
Winter 2026
Theme: Zine-making and Printer Collage

Jada Haynes
Fall 2025 (current)
Theme: Synesthetic Perceptions

Jennilie Brewster
Summer 2025
Theme: Call & Response, Creative Chain Reaction

Leo Kang
Spring 2025
Theme: Creative Reusing of E-waste
Next Term: Spring 2026
Duration: April 20 – June 30th
Location: 150 sq. ft. private studio plus shared workspace at the MACRE House, located in the heart of downtown Ithaca.
Support Package includes:
– MACRE membership (6-month individual)
– Gift card for art materials (valid at ReUse Center & Creative Reuse Ithaca)
+ Technical support with Arduino, MaxMSP, Processing, and other computing/AI tools by in-house engineers Norm Scott and Leo Kang.
Details about the full package will be shared with selected applicants.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
We’re looking for an artist or duo (team of two people) who thrive in the in-between—where differences meet, spark, and grow into something new.
For example (but not limited to):
– A multi-sensory artist exploring sight, sound, and touch
– A filmmaker, poet, or storyteller blending folklore, movement, and media
– An experimental musician building DIY instruments or new sound tools
– An artist turning science or data into visual, interactive, or living works
– A painter, sculptor, or dancer curious about using tech in your practice
– A journalist or activist developing creative, civic-minded media
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please email ry@pspny.com (cc leo@pspny.com) with the following:
(a) A brief introduction of yourself/ your team
(b) A link to your website or online portfolio so we can get to know your work
(c) A short description of the kind of art you’d like to create at MACRE during your incubator program, and the type of workshop you’d like to lead.
We welcome both detailed proposals and more open-ended/ improvisational ideas. Artists are encouraged to develop new and emerging work while engaging with the MACRE space and community. Applications are reviewed by our three volunteer jurors, who thoughtfully consider each applicant’s fit with MACRE’s mission and collaborative environment.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025
Notification of Selection: September 26, 2025
RESIDENT ARTIST COMMITMENTS:
– Public Engagements: Host 1–2 public showings of your work, including one during MACRE’s Gallery Night
– Artist Talk: Give one public presentation about your work and process
– Weekly Check-ins: Join weekly meetings (in person or online) with Leo/Ry to share progress, get feedback, and request support
– Community Workshop: Lead at least one public workshop at MACRE (50% of the income will be reinvested into future MACRE programs)