Short Description
The Tyler School of Art and Architecture invites applications for a spring 2026 residency in the Art Department, which encompasses undergraduate and graduate programs in Ceramics, Fibers and Material Studies, Glass, Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture. The residency duration is flexible, ranging from one to five months, and will be scheduled within the spring 2026 semester (January–May 2026) based on the selected artist’s availability.
The residency will be awarded to an artist whose work is primarily focused on the history and lived experience of North American federally recognized tribal citizens and who exemplifies the art and activism of the artist Edgar Heap of Birds in bringing attention to the lives, struggles and triumphs of Native Americans. The artist in residence will have the opportunity to mentor and advise Tyler students. The residency will culminate in an exhibition to be held in the Edgar Heap of Birds Family Gallery in Temple Contemporary, Tyler’s center for exhibitions and public programs.
Eligibility
The residency will be awarded to an artist whose work is primarily focused on the history and lived experience of North American federally recognized tribal citizens and who exemplifies the art and activism of the artist Edgar Heap of Birds in bringing attention to the lives, struggles and triumphs of Native Americans.
Submission Requirements
- Application form
- Cover letter
- Resume or CV
- 20 images of artwork with an image identification list
- Artist statement
- Contact information for three references
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
- Individual studio
- 24-hour access to shared studio facilities and equipment
- $1,500 materials budget
- Opportunity to teach, mentor, and/or advise students
- Access to Temple University’s 4,000,000-volume libraries
- Participation in a solo exhibition
- Stipend of $3,500 per month
Entry Fee
None
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 22 September 2025
Website Link: https://tyler.temple.edu/happening-tyler/tyler-news
