Organizer Information:
The Brookline Arts Center (BAC) is situated in a historic firehouse turned arts center in Brookline, Massachusetts. The organization supports artistic experimentation and community engagement through education, exhibitions, and public programming.
Title & Description:
Applications are open for the BAC Summer 2026 Artist Residency.
This 12-week program is designed for one dynamic solo artist or collaborative group to experiment and grow their body of work. Selected artists will spend the first 6 weeks using the 127-square-foot Annex Gallery as a private studio to design, create, and install a site-specific, original installation or series. The following 6 weeks will see the space transition into a public exhibition of the completed work.
A core component of this residency is community engagement. Artists are expected to interact with the local community and BAC students by hosting an open studio, a culminating reception, and a public talk or workshop.
Category:
Residencies / Exhibitions.
(Open to artists working in 2D, ceramics, small metals, and site-specific installation).
Eligibility:
- Who: Solo artists or collaborative groups (18+).
- Scope: United States residents only (Priority given to artists residing in New England).
- Requirements: Preference is given to proposals that actively incorporate engagement with BAC students or the local community.
Program Benefits & Awards:
- Stipend: $2,500 USD.
- Workspace: 24-hour access to the Annex Gallery, plus use of the 2D, ceramics, and small metals studios and equipment.
- Exhibition: A 6-week solo show in the Annex Gallery following the studio period, with collaborative marketing support.
- Mentorship: Formal critiques by visiting artists, faculty, or staff. Opportunities to take BAC classes.
Application Fee:
Free.
Program Costs:
- Artists are fully responsible for their own housing, transportation, meals, art materials, furniture, and supplies.
Application Requirements:
Submit a single PDF named LastName_FirstName_BACResidency2026.pdf. The PDF must include:
- Proposal Narrative and/or Sketches.
- CV/Resume.
- Artist Statement.
- Portfolio: 5–10 images of recent work with captions directly underneath (title, media, dimensions, year completed).
How to Apply?
Email the compiled PDF to opencalls@brooklineartscenter.com with the subject line "BAC Residency Application".
Key Dates:
- Application Deadline: April 3, 2026 (11:59 PM EST).
- Notification Date: May 1, 2026.
- Studio Period: June 15 – July 25, 2026.
- Exhibition Dates: July 26 – September 5, 2026.
Location:
Brookline, Massachusetts, USA.
Contact Information:
Email: office@brooklineartscenter.com (Questions) / opencalls@brooklineartscenter.com (Submissions)