Short Description
Kala Art Institute’s mission is to help artists sustain their creative work over time through its Artist-in-Residence and Fellowship Programs, and to engage the community through exhibitions, public programs, and education.
Submission Requirements
- Completed application questions
- Artist resumé or CV
- Work samples, up to 5 images and/or 5 minutes of video
- Hardcopy or email submissions are not accepted
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
– 24/7 access to a shared 8,000-square-foot Print Studio facilities & equipment
– Sculpture Lab, Digital Lab & Media equipment
– black and white darkroom
– three individual project spaces, 150-200 sq feet each (available to visiting artists)
Facilities
Kala Art Institute is a unique resource, providing high-quality working facilities to artists working in and across printmaking, photography, book arts, installation, performance, and media arts. Kala’s facilities are spread out over two buildings and feature the following facilities. Please note that we also have a few additional small project spaces that are available for a month as part of Kala’s artist residency program.
The Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Program provides accepted artists with 24-hour access to Kala’s print studio, digital lab, darkroom, sculpture lab, and art-making facilities. Established in 1974, Kala has been supporting emerging and established artists for over 50 years. Kala’s artist residency programs have steadily grown over the years and we’ve recently added housing and new facilities. Each year, Kala welcomes 150 + artists from the Bay Area, from different parts of the US, and from around the world who come together to share ideas, experiment in a variety of disciplines, and create new work.
Entry Fee
$15 Application Fee
2-Week Full-Time Contract with Kala Housing: $1,100 total per person / *$1400 total effective Oct 1st
Full-time residency with Kala’s artist apartment is available to artists who reside outside the Bay Area.
3.5 Week Full-Time Contract with Kala Housing: $1,700 total per person effective Oct 1st
Full-time access and Kala’s shared artist apartment are available only to artists who reside outside the Bay Area. Artists staying in Kala’s apartments also receive an individual project space (150-200 sq ft) or a large shared project space (400 sq ft).
Location
Berkeley, California, United States
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 26 July 2025
Website Link: https://www.kala.org/residencies/artist-in-residence-program-air/how-to-apply/
