Organizer Information:
VisArts is a nonprofit arts center in Rockville, Maryland, dedicated to transforming individuals and communities through the visual arts. Through exhibitions, residencies, educational programs, and community events, VisArts supports contemporary artists at all stages of their careers. This residency is part of the Fleur and Charles Bresler Artist Residency Program, with an optional collaborative extension in partnership with Montgomery College.
Title & Description:
Call for 2026 Bresler Resident Artists + Montgomery College Collaborative AiR
VisArts invites professional artists and artist teams to apply for its four-month residency program, offering studio space, a solo exhibition, a stipend, and community engagement opportunities. An optional fall residency includes a collaborative project with Montgomery College students, offering additional funding and an exhibition. Artists working in all media are welcome (excluding hazardous materials).
Category:
Visual Arts, Interdisciplinary Art, Sculpture, Installation, Painting, Photography, Social Practice, Media Art
Deadline: September 5, 2025
Residency Periods:
- Winter/Spring: Jan 19 – May 15, 2026
- Summer: May 17 – Sept 18, 2026
- Fall (with Montgomery College AiR): Sept 21, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027
Residency Exhibition: Jan – Mar 2027
Location: Rockville, Maryland, USA (VisArts Center)
Duration: 4 months (with optional 3-week student collaboration during Fall residency)
Eligibility:
- Open to professional artists or collaborative teams aged 18+
- Undergraduate students are not eligible
- All visual and interdisciplinary media welcome (no hazardous materials)
Costs/Funding:
- \$2,000 stipend for the standard residency (paid over 4 months)
- Optional Fall AiR: Additional \$3,000 stipend, materials support up to \$1,000, and exhibition at Montgomery College
Provided by Host:
- Private studio (169 sq. ft., 24/7 access)
- Solo exhibition at VisArts
- Opportunities for community and professional engagement
- Support for Montgomery College project if selected for Fall residency
Expectations & Outcomes:
- Minimum 16 hours/week in the studio
- Participation in artist talks, open studios, and engagement events
- Completion of a solo exhibition
- Artists applying to the AiR must submit a student collaboration project proposal
Application Fee: Not stated
Application Requirements:
- Online submission via VisArts Submission Manager
- Artists interested in the Fall AiR must include a project proposal
How to Apply:
Apply through VisArts’ Submission Manager:
VisArts Submission Manager – Call for 2026 Bresler Resident Artists + Montgomery College Collaborative AiR
Website/Link: https://visartscenter.org
