Preserve every applicant network, cycle after cycle.
Every applicant from every cycle. On the record. Ready for next round.
Artistic Merit
Conceptual Strength
Technical Execution
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Organizations already running open calls on Artsume
Each Cycle, You Start From Scratch
Most residency programs lose the applicant pool the moment the cycle closes — last year's strong submissions, jury notes, and runner-ups all disappear before the next call opens.
The Old Way
Applicant Pools That Die at Decision Day
When a cycle closes, the applicant pool disappears. Strong submissions from last year are buried in exports, unavailable when the next call opens.
Reviewer Notes That Walk Out with Rotating Juries
Jury members rotate every cycle. Their scoring rationale, shortlist reasoning, and notes leave with them — no institutional memory remains.
No Way to Invite Back Strong Runner-Ups
The runner-up list is real program value, but there's no mechanism to reach those artists again when the next cycle opens.
The Artsume Way
One Reusable Applicant Network Across Cycles
Every applicant who submits joins your program's network. Close a cycle; the network stays. Open the next call; the pool is already there.
Notes and Scoring History Attached to the Artist
Jury scores, reviewer notes, and shortlist flags persist on the artist record — not in a juror's inbox. New panel members inherit full context.
Easy Outreach to Past Applicants for the Next Cycle
Reach out directly to strong runner-ups, waitlisted artists, or anyone in your network when the next call opens. One message, warm audience.
Why Choose Artsume
Everything You Need to Run Multi-Cycle Residency Programs
From application intake to alumni programming — Artsume gives residency programs one platform that compounds with every cohort.
Reusable Applicant Network
Every cycle adds to a permanent applicant network. Artists stay connected to your program — not locked in a one-cycle export.
Cross-Cycle Continuity
Artist profiles persist across cohorts. See who applied last year, what the jury said, and how careers have progressed.
Reviewer Panel Rotation with Persistent Notes
Jury members rotate; their scoring history doesn't. New reviewers inherit the full record and can evaluate with proper context.
Blind Review
Anonymize applicant identities during adjudication so the panel evaluates work on merit. Reveal identities only after scoring is complete.
Custom Scoring Rubrics
Define evaluation criteria that match your program's values. Reviewers score consistently using the same structured rubric each cycle.
Team Collaboration
Invite panel members, program staff, and directors to review together. Score, comment, and make decisions in one place.
Getting Started
Launch Your Next Residency Cycle in Minutes
From application intake to alumni continuity — we've streamlined every step.
Launch the call
Deadlines, stipend details, housing, session dates. Set up once, reuse every cycle.
Receive applications
Submissions flow into your applicant network — portfolio-first, organized by cycle.
Run your panel
Blind review, custom rubrics, and shared notes. Full context for every juror.
Notify. Keep the pool.
Send decision letters. Every applicant stays in your network for the next call.
Security residency programs can trust
We handle sensitive applicant data with the utmost care. Your trust is our priority.
Enterprise-Grade Security
256-bit encryption, SOC 2 compliant infrastructure
Data Privacy
GDPR compliant. Your data is never sold or shared
99.9% Uptime
Reliable infrastructure with automated backups
Audit Trail
Complete history of all actions for compliance
Data Export
Export your data anytime in standard formats
Dedicated Support
Real humans ready to help when you need it
Free to build your living artist network.
Every feature, free. Forever.
No per-submission fees. No feature gates. We only charge a 10% platform fee when you collect application payments through Stripe.
Free
Everything you need to build your living artist network and run every program on top of it.
10% platform fee on application payments collected through Stripe
- Your full living artist network, yours to keep.
- Unlimited opportunities
- Unlimited team members
- Blind review mode
- Custom scoring rubrics
- Reviewer pools
- Advanced analytics
- Email campaigns
- 10% platform fee on payments
- + 60 more features
No credit card required
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about getting started.
They stay in your applicant network — already reviewed, scored, and tagged. When your next call opens, the runner-up pool is right there. You can reach out directly to strong candidates without starting from a blank list. That runner-up pool is real program value most residency platforms throw away at decision day.
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