Give your idea a place to begin.

Welcome to the Act. Studio resident activation portal. Use this page to introduce the project, program, or creative experience you want to develop during your cycle and submit the materials that will help us understand your direction.

Submission Notes

Your concept brief may be submitted as a written document, presentation, or visual treatment. Include only the elements relevant to your project and current stage of development. You do not need to have every detail finalized.

Act. Studio will use your submission to understand your direction, provide feedback, and determine appropriate next steps within your residency or programming pathway. Submission does not guarantee project approval, funding, exhibition, compensation, or access to additional resources.

CONCEPT SUBMISSION

From concept to creation

✳︎

From concept to creation

✳︎

From concept to creation ✳︎ From concept to creation ✳︎

Materials you can submit


01 / CONCEPT BRIEF

Project overview

Working title, central idea or question, purpose, intended audience, format, scope, and desired outcome.

02 / CREATIVE TREATMENT

Look, feel, and experience

Visual or sonic references, mood boards, narrative direction, experience flow, materials, sketches, or examples that communicate your vision.

03 / SUPPORTING MATERIALS

Research and planning

Research notes, archive or reference maps, preliminary timelines, collaborators, budget estimates, production needs, or related documents.

Your concept brief is a short planning document that communicates the foundation of your creative project, exhibition, event, or program. It does not need to be fully developed. The goal is to help Act. Studio understand your vision, intentions, and the resources needed to move the idea forward.

What to Include in Your Concept Brief

Your concept brief should include:

  1. Working Title: What are you calling your project, event, exhibition, or program?

  2. Concept Overview: What is the idea? Briefly describe what you envision creating.

  3. Purpose & Significance: Why does this project/event matter to you, your practice, or the community you hope to engage?

  4. Audience & Community: Who is this project/event for, and who do you hope to reach or impact?

  5. Creative Direction: Describe the visual, sonic, thematic, or experiential direction. Include references, mood boards, sketches, or inspiration images when relevant.

  6. Intended Outcome: What do you hope to produce or accomplish? Examples include an exhibition, public program, creative body of work, listening session, workshop, or community gathering.

  7. Timeline & Next Steps: Share your anticipated timeline, current stage of development, and any important milestones.

  8. Resources & Support: Identify any space, equipment, collaborators, production support, or other resources you may need.