1. Think about what you can do. You need to seek out quality over quantity; try to target the organizations and galleries that match the art that you are producing. – Katrina

2. Don't be afraid to cold call. If you can find someone's contact information, that means they want you to contact them.

3. Figure out who you are as an artist, what your work is about and what you want to do next.

4. Persevere.

5. Read the instructions!

6. Your peers are a resource.

7. Read the mission statement of the organization, gallery, venue etc. that you are applying to and look at past residents.

8. Develop a writing practice about your work.

9. Even if you are not a “good” writer, it’s important to still understand and to be able to explain what you do as an artist.