Thank you for your interest, below are some commonly asked questions:

Q. What is the duration of the residency? 

A. Residency durations range between 2 and 12 weeks.

Q. Are residency opportunities open to local artists?

A. Yes, we do work with Charlotte-based artists in our Artist-in-Residence program and would love for you to apply. As a Charlotte-based artist we do offer programs, Beyond the Studio workshops and a weekly Draw McColl figure drawing class. 

Q. Are furniture makers, metal-artists, musicians and sewists etc. eligible to apply? 

A. Art thrives when artists do and art is everywhere. We happily invite artists of all kinds to apply. Our facilities include a Wood Shop, Ceramic + Sculpture Studio, Printmaking Studio, 3D Studio and Digital Media Studio.

Q. Is there a stipend and housing?

A. Yes, if selected to be an Artist-in-Residence the stipend is $800 per week. Private furnished housing is available in our condominiums directly behind McColl Center (for artists from outside the greater Charlotte area). 

Q. Can Alumni apply? 

A. McColl Center alumni artists should wait five years before applying for another residency. Artists are limited to two residencies at McColl Center.

Q. Who is eligible to apply for McColl Center

A. Visual Artists of all disciplines that are above 21 years of age are eligible to apply. You may not be a student at the time of your residency period, but current students may apply for a future residency slot.

Q. What other benefits are included with the residency outside of housing, facilities, and stipend?

A. A McColl residency includes but is not limited to: professional curatorial and career guidance, goal setting for specialized residency experiences and connections, opportunities to engage with McColl Center audiences via public programs, exhibitions, and open studio hours, sale opportunities, visits from collectors and arts professionals, and professional video and photographic documentation.

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