Call for Applications | Time and Space Residency at PenArt
PenArt
Program Overview
Designed for artists of all career stages, PenArt’s artist-in-residence program is an immersive studio experience awarded to six visual artists each year. The program prioritizes time and space for artists to engage fully in their creative practice, experiment, and pursue new projects and ideas. For six weeks, two residents at a time receive:
- 24-hour access to 500+ sq ft, semi-private workspace in our Madeline Tourtelot Studio Building
- Access to our printmaking, digital, metals, and ceramics studios and equipment
- Private bedroom in shared, fully furnished Resident House located directly across the street
- A studio visit with the session’s visiting critic
- Opportunities to engage with the public about their work and process
In an environment that encourages contemplation, experimentation, and exchange, this program is invested in new modes of thinking and working in the field of visual art.
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Residency Session Dates
- Fall Session: October 29 – December 10, 2026
- Winter Session: January 7 – February 18, 2027
- Spring Session: April 1 – May 13, 2027
What You Need to Apply
- Contact information
- Artist statement (150 words maximum)
- Letter of interest outlining why a residency experience is important to you at this point in time. Note: PenArt’s residency program is not tied to a specific outcome or project.
- Ten samples of work completed in the last five years, including images and/or video
- Contact information for three references
- Scheduling preferences
- $10 non-refundable application fee
- All applications must be submitted via SlideRoom here. The deadline to apply is April 2, 2026.
PenArt believes in the value of time and space. All residencies are provided free of charge.
