T H E S P I T E H A U S

ARTIST

IN

RESIDENCE

Artist-in-residence programs give artists the opportunity to live and work outside of their usual environments, providing them with time to reflect, research, or produce work.

Residencies allow one to explore new locations and different cultures, or experiment with different materials. Much like study abroad programs, residencies are often aimed at young artists and can create deep, meaningful impact on their life and work.

The mission of this FALL residency is to assist in the career growth of new and emerging artists and those whose work has not been recognized in mainstream venues.

Dates for FALL Residency: September 1st - November 1st

Deadline for Application: August 27th, 2022

RESIDENCY INCLUDES

  • 3 months Private studio apartment including utilities and outdoor space*

  • 3 months Use of the gallery as studio space.

  • 3 months Storefront window access to display your work during the residency.

  • Inclusion in The Spite Haus online collection.

  • Opportunities to show new work in exhibitions during your time at The Spite Haus.

    *Note: The residency fee of $1500 will be paid by the artist-in-residence and covers the studio apartment and all utilities including internet for 3 months.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide open studio hours in the gallery when available.

  • Receive visitors who have made appointments to visit your studio on weekdays.

  • You will be responsible for creating a window display of your work in the gallery.

  • Preparing an exhibition for the closing week of your residency (artists may also install a show in the gallery during their time at The Spite Haus).

  • Answer visitor questions regarding your work and practice and assist with questions about the gallery.

  • Assist with promotional materials for your work.

ELIGIBILITY

  • US residents may apply. (Social Security Number is required.) International applicants must have a B1/B2 Visa.

  • Undergrad Students enrolled in any kind of degree program at the time of the residency are not eligible. Masters Degree Students may apply.

  • Limited to emerging artists only. The Spite Haus defines emerging artists as under-recognized and under-represented artists at early stages in their careers.

  • Artist duos or teams are not eligible; residencies are awarded per artist.

  • Artist must reside in the Philadelphia metro area during the 3 months of residency, if the artist decides not to stay onsite in the provided studio apartment they will not receive compensation for other housing.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Up to 8 digital images of recent (past 2 years) work

  • Image list: your name, work title, year, medium, and dimensions

  • Application form

  • Artistic resume/cv

  • Names and contact information of two references

Materials must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on the deadline date, no exceptions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

No phone and/or email inquiries about the status of your application, please. All applicants will be notified of the decision by email before the residency start date.