Build Community | Create a Network | Develop Skills for Your Career
We know that talent alone isn't enough to build a sustainable practice.
You need relationships: artists to artist, artists to curators to mentors to collectors, across the sector. This his how we support your career goals and help you get a foothold in a heavily gatekept industry.
You'll also learn crucial business and professional skills that are rarely part of the art curriculum from folks on the inside.
2026 Residency Applications are now open!
Applications + $20 application fee must be received by Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 11:59pm
Please prepare:
- 10 examples of work
- Artist/curatorial statement (<100 words)
- Impact statement as to "why residency now?" (<500 words)
- CV/Resume
Pay your $20 application fee here
If you have any questions or concerns contact: fatima[@]chicagoartistscoalition[.org]
Read our Residency FAQs
Residency Information Sessions held via Zoom
Wednesday, November 5th 1p-2p https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87314807583?pwd=4yvlzIdrzE7PF1uJQwhrYAkU9yJzKk.1
Wednesday, November 12th 1-2p https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84850921641?pwd=2xM7XUZijSsK2W65QLFilKL4S81tO1.1
Wednesday, November 19th 5-6p https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81339108174?pwd=PhLyTlUyNGbqdiK4qp3NgeyZbBFEoV.1