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

Q. What is the duration of the residency? 

A. Our residency program lasts 10 weeks. 

Q. Are AIRS opportunities open to local artists?

A. Yes, we do work with local artists in our Artist-in-Residence program and would love for you to apply. As a local artist we do offer a Studio and Co-Op program, Beyond the Studio workshops, Artist Studio Series classes 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 $6,000 over the residency period. 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. Is childcare provided for the Parent Artist-in-Residence?

A. Complimentary summer camp for children ages 6-14. For those with children under 6, we do not have a daycare on site, but we do allow partners or caretakers to stay in the condo with artists if desired.

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.