Organizer Information:

The Joan Mitchell Foundation / Joan Mitchell Center. The Center provides dedicated time and space for artistic contemplation and experimentation on a two-acre campus located in the 7th Ward of New Orleans.

Title & Description:

Applications are open for the 2027 Joan Mitchell Center Artists-in-Residence Program.

The Center offers private studio spaces, communal meals, and a retreat-like environment to support visual artists at a pivotal point in their careers. Residencies are either 6 weeks (Summer) or 10 weeks (Spring/Fall).

Category:

Visual Arts.

Eligibility:

  • Who: Applicants MUST fit into one of the following two tracks:
    1. New Orleans Artists: Must have lived in New Orleans as your primary residence for the last 5 years (Orleans, Jefferson, or Plaquemines Parish) OR be a New Orleans native.
    2. National Artists (Outside NOLA): Must be a past recipient of specific Joan Mitchell Foundation artist support programs (Painters & Sculptors Grants, MFA Grants, Emerging Artist Grants, Emergency Grants, CALL Awards, jumpstART, EAP Council Members, or JMF Art Education Artist Teachers). Note: 2021, 2022, and 2023 Joan Mitchell Fellows are also eligible.
  • Age Limit: Applicants must be 21+ years of age.
  • Student Ban: Must NOT be enrolled as a student in any degree-granting art program during the residency period.
  • Alumni Rule: Must have NEVER previously been an Artist-in-Residence at the Joan Mitchell Center (except as an Early Art Practitioner).
  • Vaccination: Artists must be up to date with generally accepted COVID-19 vaccinations.
  • Collaboration: Up to two collaborating artists can apply jointly, provided both are individually eligible.
  • Guests: The Center cannot accommodate family members, spouses, or partners overnight, and pets are not permitted (ADA service animals are welcome).

Program Benefits & Awards:

  • Workspace: Private studio space with 24/7 access.
  • Stipend: $150 weekly stipend.
  • Meals: Prepared communal meals on-site Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).
  • Programming: Professional development, networking, open studios, and 1-on-1 consultations with visiting curators and arts professionals.
  • Travel & Lodging (For National Artists Only): Onsite lodging, airfare (or up to $600 in travel reimbursement), and up to $200 in shipping reimbursement.

Application Fee & Program Costs:

  • Application Fee: Free to apply.

Application Requirements:

  • Submission Portal: Applications must be submitted via Submittable.
  • Required Files: 1. Headshot (72 dpi, min 2000px).2. Biography (third-person) and CV/Resume.3. Answers to "Process + Practice" questions.4. Ten (10) work samples (Max 1MB for images; max 1 minute / 20MB for videos). Composite images are allowed for installation shots, but not for displaying multiple different artworks.
  • File Naming & Metadata: Files MUST be labeled as LastName_FirstInitial_Image# (e.g., Smith_J_Image1). Artists MUST include the title, date, materials, dimensions, and a short description in the metadata field for each upload.

How to Apply?

Submit your materials through the official Joan Mitchell Center Submittable portal.

Key Dates:

  • Virtual Info Session: April 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT.
  • Application Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM (CST). (Late submissions are not accepted).
  • Notification: Early Fall 2026.
  • Spring Session (10 Weeks): March 1 – May 7, 2027.
  • Summer Session (6 Weeks): June 7 – July 16, 2027.
  • Fall Session (10 Weeks): October 4 – December 10, 2027.

Location:

Joan Mitchell Center, New Orleans, LA, USA.

Contact Information:

Inquiries Email: program@joanmitchellcenter.org

Website & Application Link: https://www.joanmitchellfoundation.org/residencies