2026 NEIU Art + Design Studio Art Residency

OVERVIEW

The NEIU Art + Design Studio Art Residency strives to create visible connections between our diverse population of art and design students with working artists who embody these identities. This interaction provides invaluable insights and inspiration to our students, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and techniques. Visiting Artists should demonstrate a commitment to their artistic practice and an interest in engaging with NEIU’s students and creative community.

Each Visiting Artist is awarded an honorarium and will have full access for a semester to the NEIU Art + Design facilities specific to their project. Over the course of their residency, the Visiting Artist showcases their work in a public academic forum, leads a hands-on workshop and participates in a Portfolio Review Day for NEIU’s Art + Design students.

For more information about NEIU's Visiting Artist Program and past residents, visit our website HERE. 

BENEFITS

• Honorarium: $800
• Access to NEIU Art + Design Facilities: Enjoy access to NEIU Art + Design Facilities based on your project's focus (Art + Tech, Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture). Additionally, supplies can be requested with guidance and approval from the Studio Area personnel.
• Exhibition: Visiting Artists have the opportunity to exhibit the work in a group exhibition in the NEIU Fine Arts Center Gallery on campus.

PARTICIPATION OVERVIEW

• Workshop: Lead a 2 hour hands-on workshop for 15-20 students on a topic relevant to your envisioned project as a Visiting Artist
• Artist Talk: Provide an hour presentation on your practice, including a Q&A session
• Portfolio Review: Be a guest panelist for a day-long portfolio review

KEY DATES

• October 10 - November 10: Open Call
• Late November: Emailed Acceptances
• January 12 - May 15: Residency Session 1
• August 23 - December 16: Residency Session 2