Call for Applications: Time and Space Residency Program at PenArt

Designed for artists of all career stages, the Time and Space Residency 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. 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.

For six weeks, residents receive: 

• A semi-private workspace in our Madeline Tourtelot Studio Building
• Access to our printmaking, digital, metals, and ceramics studios and equipment
• Housing, private bedroom and shared living spaces. 
• A studio visit with the visiting critic 
• Opportunity to engage with the public through an end-of-session open studio event. 

Residency Session Dates:

• October 29 - December 10, 2026
• January 7 - February 18, 2027
• April 1 - May 13, 2027

Eligibility:

• Artists must be at least 21 years of age
• Artists may not be enrolled in a degree-granting program at the time of the residency
• Artists of al visual arts disciplines and career levels are eligible to apply. 

What You Need to Apply:

• Contact information, including mailing address, phone number, email address, and pronouns. 
• Artist statement (150 words max)
• Letter of interest, outlining why a residency experience is important to you at this stage in your career. Note, PenArt's residency program is not tied to a specific outcome or project. (500 words max)
• Ten samples of work completed in the last five years, including images and/or video.
• Contact information of three references who can attest to your ability to participate and work within an artistic community. 
• Scheduling preferences.
• A $10 non-refundable application fee. 

PenArt believes in the value of time and space. All residencies provided are free of charge.