Artist-in-Residence Program
Time and space to fully engage in your research and process.
Photo by xoMe Studio
Program Overview
PenArt has long placed a value on taking risks and pursuing new directions throughout our 57-year history — and it’s with that spirit that we’re thrilled to support today’s artists through our Artists-in-Residence program.
Designed for artists of all career stages, the Artists-in-Residence program is an immersive studio experience awarded to six individuals per year. The program prioritizes time and space for its residents to engage fully in their creative practice—creating uninterrupted opportunities to experiment and pursue new projects and ideas.
For six weeks, residents receive:
A semi-private workspace in our new Madeline Tourtelot Studio Building,
Access to our printmaking, digital, metals, and ceramics studios, and equipment,
A studio visit with the session’s visiting critic,
Housing for the six-week session, and
Opportunities to engage with the public about their work and process
In an environment that encourages contemplation, experimentation, and exchange of ideas, this program is invested in new modes of thinking and working in visual art.
Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
The application for our 2024-25 sessions is has now closed. Applicants will be notified by mid-June 2024.
2024-25 Session Dates:
Session 1: October 31 - December 12, 2024
Session 2: January 9 - February 20, 2025
Session 3: April 3 - May 15, 2025
From Our Alumni Artists-in-Residence
“The residency at PenArt offers an ideal environment for those seeking tranquility and focus to immerse themselves in their creative work. The spacious and well-lit studio, along with comfortable living arrangements, fosters a conducive atmosphere for artistic exploration.”
— Fall 2023 Resident
“The staff was very welcoming and helpful with every aspect of this residency. They were quick to answer any questions I had and were willing to go out of their way to make sure the other resident and I were able to live and work comfortably and safely. I really appreciate the thoughtfulness that was put into this experience.
— Winter 2022 Resident
“The studio space is incredible. It’s spacious and filled with beautiful natural light. The perfect blank slate to work in. I’ve never had so much space to work in. It felt overwhelming at first, then it was just amazing. I was grateful every day to be there and I walked away knowing it changed my studio practice for the better.”
