McColl Center's Artist-in-Residence program is highly competitive. We receive hundreds of applications annually.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Visual Artists of all disciplines that are above 21 years of age are eligible to apply.
COLLABORATIONS AND COLLECTIVES
Artist collaborators and collectives must submit a single application with appropriate work samples that show artwork made by the group, not its individual members. Due to housing limitations, individual condominiums will not be provided for each group member; collectives must share housing.
INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS
McColl Center welcomes artists from all over the world; we cannot offer a travel stipend or visa assistance.
We invite partners and children of Artists-in-Residence to stay in the provided condominium during the residency term. However, partners will not be allowed to use McColl Center workspaces, facilities, equipment, or materials. Artist couples must apply individually; if both are accepted, each will be offered a studio.
FAMILIES
We invite partners and children of Artists-in-Residence to stay in the provided condominium during the residency term. However, partners will not be allowed to use McColl Center workspaces, facilities, equipment, or materials. Artist couples must apply individually; if both are accepted, each will be offered a studio.
ANIMALS + PETS
Only registered service animals are allowed in the facilities. Pet animals may be considered on a limited case by case basis to be allowed in the artist’s condo.
FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
McColl Center is a 30,000 square-foot facility with shared labs including a woodshop, ceramics + sculpture studio, fibers studio, printmaking studio, media lab, a 3D lab with a 3D printer and laser cutter, and a communal kitchen. Artists-in-Residence have 24-hour access to all facilities.
PUBLIC + ARTIST ENGAGEMENT
All Artists-in-Residence are required to participate in at least one public program, onsite or offsite, during their residencies. Outreaches consist of talks, lectures, or development workshops for artists and creatives.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process consists of an online review by internal staff and artists. Website, Instagram, and/or other online portfolio will be reviewed and artist will be notified if they are considered for an interview for a residency. This could happen at any point in the future so there will be no rejection email. Some factors considered during reviews:- Artistic excellence/quality of art
- Communication of conceptual content
- Evidence of ongoing professional practice
- Appropriateness of applicant for McColl Center
- How applicant fits with other candidates thematically, materially, and conceptually
McColl Center is committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We strongly encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply.