Eligibility

An established artist or designer will be selected whose primary country of residence is outside the United States. Applicants should be actively engaged in a contemporary artistic practice and show evidence of a national and international exhibition record. Applications from practitioners of studio disciplines, as well as criticism, are welcome. Selected artists are required to visit for a 4–6-week period between February 1–May 1, 2027. The Artist-in-Residence will be selected based on the merits of their professional careers, their dedication to being part of an academic environment, and their proposal to develop and expand on their creative process utilizing the facilities, unique collections, and research centers available at Indiana University. Selected applicants will be featured as part of the McKinney Visiting Artist Lecture Series and must remain in residence for the full period of the residency. Additional activities will be scheduled with the McKinney AIR Committee.

Number of Participants

One to two participants. Multiple participants must be submitted in one application for consideration.

Deadline

February 16, 2025 05:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

June 01, 2025 04:00 UTC

Duration

February 01, 2027 - May 01, 2027

Funding

• $500.00 material budget (one-time)
• $3,000.00 travel budget
• $5,000.00 stipend (one-time)

Facilities

Individual Studio

Housing

Apartment

Meals

Dinner

Disciplines

Conceptual Art, Design, Digital Media, Drawing, Fiber Arts, Interdiscplinary Arts, Metalsmith, Mixed Reality, Moving Image, Multimedia, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Research, Scholar, Sculpture, Visual Arts

Languages

English

Program Description

The Eskenazi School of Art Architecture + Design invites applications for a 4–6-week McKinney International Art and Design Residency that is hosted between February 1 – May 1, 2027. An established artist or designer will be selected whose primary country of residence is outside the United States. Selected applicants will be featured as part of the McKinney Visiting Artist Lecture Series and must remain in residence for the full period of the residency. Studio space, lodging, health insurance, a material stipend of $500, and a fellowship of $8,000 USD will be provided. This fellowship will be distributed in two parts, one portion prior to arrival to assist with travel costs, and the remaining balance will be distributed after the completion of the visit. More details may be found on the departments website. To apply, please submit: • Cover letter • Current CV • 500-word proposal • Ten images of recent work and if writing is part of your practice, two writing samples