Organizer Information:

The Lycée Français de Chicago (LFC) is a bilingual international school offering a world-class education to students from Pre-K to Grade 12. The LFC’s Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program is designed to welcome a professional creator to develop an artistic project within the school setting, fostering a multicultural and multilingual learning environment.

Title & Description:

Applications are open for the 2026–2027 Artist in Residence.

The LFC is seeking a creative collaborator to engage with the school community during the next academic year. While the committee is particularly interested in partnering with an artist exploring textile and fiber arts or ceramics, the residency is open to all disciplines (including visual arts, performing arts, digital arts, architecture, literature, and more).

The selected project will be the most inclusive proposal—one that actively involves the highest number of students across various grade levels (Pre-K through Grade 12). The goal is to create a collaborative artistic experience that integrates deeply with the school's pedagogical mission.

Category:

Multidisciplinary (Preference for Textile/Fiber Arts or Ceramics).

Eligibility:

  • Professional Status: Open to working professional artists.

  • Language: Must speak French and/or English.

  • Experience: Previous work experience in a school setting is preferred.

  • Requirements: Must clear a background check.

Program Benefits & Awards:

  • Stipend: A total stipend of $15,000.

  • Note: This amount is intended to cover all expenses, including housing, airfare, and materials/supplies (excluding those already available at the Lycée).

  • Workspace: A workspace will be provided at the LFC during the school’s normal hours of operation.

Application Fee:

Free.

Application Requirements:

To apply, submit the online form including:

  1. Project Abstract: A 1-page max vision for the proposed project.

  2. Detailed Plan: Including a timeline, description of student involvement by grade, description of the final product (with sketches if applicable), and an estimated budget.

  3. Headshot & Bio.

  4. References: Contact info for 3 professional references.

How to Apply?

Submit your application via the official JotForm link.

Key Dates:

  • Application Deadline: April 15, 2026.

  • Residency Period: 2026–2027 School Year (Duration generally 4–12 weeks).

Location:

Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Contact Information:

Email: air@lyceechicago.org (Laurence Lignel)

Website: Criteria & Details