Eligibility

The artist-in-residence program is open to artists working in drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, film, video, new media, design, or interdisciplinary practices. ● Minimum 21 years of age ● Matriculating students are not eligible. ● Past artists-in-residence of McColl Center should wait five years before applying for another residency. Artists are limited to two residencies at McColl Center.

Number of Participants

McColl Center annually awards residencies to approximately eighteen artists. Regional, national, and international artists are selected through a combination of open applications, invitations, and solicited nominations.

Deadline

October 20, 2018 04:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

November 30, 2018 05:00 UTC

Duration

May 28, 2019 - August 13, 2019

Funding

• $2,000.00 stipend (one-time)

Costs

• $35.00 application fee

Facilities

Computer Lab, Darkroom, Gallery, Individual Studio, Large Format Printers, Print Shop, Sculpture Facility, Wood Shop

Disciplines

Conceptual Art, Curatorial, Dance, Design, Drawing, Fiber Arts, Film, Illustration, Installation, Painting, Performance Art, Photography, Sculpture, Textile, Video Art, Visual Arts

Languages

English

Program Description

McColl Center for Art + Innovation is a nationally acclaimed artist residency and contemporary art space in Charlotte, North Carolina. Our unique neo-Gothic building features 30,000 square feet with nine individual artist studios, more than 5,000 square feet of exhibition space, and multiple common-use spaces, including a print shop, wood shop, darkroom and sculpture studio. We invite artists to take risks in their processes and explore their ideas within the context of Charlotte. We welcome the visiting public to connect with contemporary art and artists through exhibitions and public programs. ● $2,000 stipend ● 24-hour access to a private workspace (230-819 square feet) with Wi-Fi and common use areas ● Participation in a group exhibition on the second or third floor of McColl Center ● Photo and social media documentation ● Technical and administrative services ● Professional guidance from a visiting curator ● Opportunities to engage audiences via public programs