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 AIRS 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 a Studio and Co-Op program, Beyond the Studio workshops and a weekly Draw McColl figure drawing class. 

Q. Are poets, 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 Lab, Metal Lab, Printmaking Lab, 3D Lab and Media Lab. 

Q. Is there a stipend and housing?

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

Q. Do you offer application fee waivers? 

A. While we understand the financial challenges that can come with pursuing an artistic practice, we regret to inform you that we are unable to waive the fees for the residency application.

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.