Summer AIR (Artists-in-residence)

Interplay Jazz & Arts invites emerging professional jazz ensembles to apply for the Summer AIR Program, taking place during the final week of June 2026 (June 21 - 27). This one-week residency offers space, time, and community for creative project development while fostering meaningful engagement with Interplay’s students and faculty.

Apply to be a Summer AIR artist-in-residence; spend 1 week developing a creative project with your band in beautiful New Hampshire

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Summer AIR Application

Artists-in-Residence will be greeted with accommodations on Kimball Union Academy’s idyllic campus, rehearsal space, and basic sound equipment. Meals are provided for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the KUA dining hall and yoga is offered daily.

Artists-in-Residence have the freedom to develop their own rehearsal schedule for the week. It is our hope that Artists-in-Residence will also find it mutually beneficial to get to know our broader community, both faculty and students.

Artists-in-Residence should expect to participate in jam sessions and host a short performance (~30-45 minutes) on Thursday June 25, 2026 in the form of a late night listening session.

Now, we’re excited to learn more about you. Please complete the below application. If your ensemble is a good fit for Interplay Summer AIR, we will reach out to define next steps with you.

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Please apply to be an artist-in-residence by completing the form below.

Ensemble Name

# of ensemble members

Location / City

Website / Social

Ensemble Bio / Artistic Background (100–300 words)

Creative Project Proposal Description (300-500 words)

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Describe how your ensemble embodies collaboration and community spirit.

What are your ensemble’s long-term artistic goals?

How would this residency support your development as emerging professionals?

Name of Primary Contact

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My ensemble agrees to help facilitate student jam sessions.

My ensemble agrees to host an end of week performance.

I am willing to write a letter about my experience at Interplay and how the scholarship made this possible.

Thanks for submitting!