2026 SU-CASA Manhattan Application
About SU-CASA
LMCC’s SU-CASA Creative Aging Residency is a community arts engagement program that places artists and organizations for collaborative residencies at senior centers across the five boroughs of New York City. Individual artists may apply to SU-CASA for placements at participating senior centers through their local arts council; organizations must apply for a SU-CASA designation directly through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
The program is designed to positively impact the well-being of older adults through arts-based, process-oriented activities, culminating in a public program component open to the center’s surrounding community that showcases the participants’ progress and creative expression
LMCC anticipates administering 30 residencies for individual artists on behalf of the borough of Manhattan.
Please refer to the SU-CASA program webpage for comprehensive program information including Program Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions.
Application Deadline
Applications must be completed and submitted online before 5 PM ET on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Before you begin
We strongly recommend familiarizing yourself with the application form in advance.
- Keep an eye out for guidance and suggestions from LMCC staff throughout the form. Tips for particular questions appear on the right-hand side.
- The form remains structured in two parts: I. Project Proposal and II. Applicant Profile.
Submittable Instructions
- Create an Account: Below, create an account for Submittable if you have not used the online submission platform before, or log in to your existing Submittable account. Your application will always be connected to your account. The main point of contact for your application should manage and maintain access to your Submittable account. LMCC staff will use the email address connected to your Submittable account to contact you with questions, follow-up information, and the official grant notification. This is the same email address you use to log in to your Submittable account.
- Saving Your Work: Once you have set up your account, you can begin filling out the Application Form. The form is periodically saved to your account. However, we highly encourage you to use the "Save Draft" button at the bottom of the form before exiting. Each time you save, the latest draft will be kept in your Submittable account. Please note: if you have this form open in multiple windows, Submittable will autosave the version that is last open. We recommend saving your responses in a document offline and copying and pasting them into the Application Form from there.
- Submit: Complete and submit all components of your application online. Application forms are not considered final until submitted. Once you have submitted the form, you will not be able to make changes or resubmit. You will receive an automated confirmation email when your application has been successfully submitted. If this is your first time using the Submittable platform, be sure to visit Submittable's support page to view an instructional video with tips for creating your Submittable account and submitting and keeping track of your forms.
Questions?
- For technical support, contact Submittable.
- Contact Esther Nguyen, Program Associate, Artist Services at SU_CASA@LMCC.net or call (212) 981-2247.
Need technical support?
Access to necessary tools, such as computers, scanners, reliable internet, and assistance uploading required documents and materials to the application form is available. Please contact LMCC staff if you do not have the necessary equipment or require any accessibility accommodations to complete the Online Application Form.