Eligibility

The 25/26 Artist-in-Residence program discipline is Photography. A successful AIR applicant works in photography, embracing either traditional or expanded lens-based processes. Experience in both analogue and digital photographic mediums is desired. Applicants are MFA preferred. Applicants may not be enrolled in any degree program at time of residency. Disciplines rotate each academic year. One artist is in residence per year. Artist partners or collaborators (up to 2) will be considered if both parties apply individually. International artists, please take the following into consideration: International artists are responsible for obtaining a visa, as well as necessary documentation for travel and employment within the United States. Munson can provide formal letters of invitation and additional support information requested, however it is the artist's responsibility to carry the burden of the visa acquisition process.

Number of Participants

One artist is in residence per academic year. In addition to the stipends, AIR are given paid teaching opportunities in the community arts education and Pratt Munson College programs.

Deadline

March 17, 2025 04:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

May 31, 2025 04:00 UTC

Duration

August 18, 2025 - May 18, 2026

Funding

• $600.00 material budget (one-time)
• $500.00 travel budget
• $2,500.00 stipend (one-time)

Costs

• $10.00 application fee

Facilities

Alternative Processes Darkroom, Ceramic Facility, Computer Lab, Conference Rooms, Darkroom, Desk Space, Gallery, Individual Studio, Large Format Printers, Library, Print Shop, Sound Studio

Housing

Apartment, Kitchen

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Snacks

Public Programs

Community Engagement , Courses, Exhibition, Open Studios, Professional Development, Schools, Visiting Professionals

Disciplines

Conceptual Art, Digital Media, Documentary, Interdiscplinary Arts, Multimedia, Photography, Printmaking, Video Art, Visual Arts

Languages

English

Program Description

Munson’s Artists-in-Residence program (AIR) is an education-based residency that allows one emerging artist to live, work, and teach on the Munson and Pratt Munson College of Art & Design campus in Utica, New York for one academic year. The AIR program is designed for emerging artists or recent visual arts MFA graduates interested in working in art education in community arts and college curricula while receiving support to develop a vibrant, self-directed studio practice. Programming includes presenting a public lecture, teaching community arts education classes, holding a public open studio event, and designing and implementing accessible community projects with various departments on campus. Artists receive financial support, housing, meals, studio, and an exhibition.