Eligibility

The 2022/23 AIR program discipline is PAINTING/DRAWING. A successful AIR applicant works in PAINTING and/or DRAWING within the traditional and/or expanded field. A mastery of 2D foundation principles 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. Please clearly note any collaborators within the application writing portions. International artists are responsible for obtaining a visa, as well as necessary documentation for travel and employment within the United States. Munson-Williams 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 through the appropriate channels.

Number of Participants

One artist is in residence per year. Artist partners or collaborators (up to 2) will be considered if both parties apply individually. Please clearly note any collaborators within the application writing portions. In addition to the stipends, AIR are given paid teaching opportunities in the community arts education and PrattMWP College programs.

Deadline

March 20, 2023 04:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

May 31, 2023 04:00 UTC

Duration

August 14, 2023 - May 14, 2024

Funding

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

Costs

• $10.00 application fee

Facilities

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

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, Drawing, Illustration, Interdiscplinary Arts, Painting, Visual Arts

Languages

English

Program Description

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. A successful AIR applicant works in PAINTING and/or DRAWING within the traditional and/or expanded field. A mastery of 2D foundation principles is desired. 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 in the Museum of Art. The residency suits self-directed, motivated, and education- oriented artists that have an energetic willingness to make artwork and participate in campus and community life. Full details here: https://www.mwpai.org/artists-in-residence