Short Description
Applications are open for our inaugural artist-in-residence program, located at the M.T. Liggett Art Environment in Mullinville, Kansas. We invite artists and creatives of all backgrounds to apply for this opportunity to live and work on-site for 4-6 weeks in our community.
Eligibility
We encourage applications from all creative workers, regardless of the applicant’s background, focus, or specialty. This program is open to artists and creatives of all disciplines, including but not limited to: visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, media arts, musical arts, and multidisciplinary arts. Given the legacy of M.T.’s life and work, special consideration and preference will be given to self-taught artists, educators, military veterans, and first responders. Artists who work in metal and restoration will be given priority due to the environment and materials available at the residency. Applicants are expected to:
- be 18 years of age or older at the time of the residency
- have an interest in working in a rural context and community
- show willingness to work with community members from a diverse range of social, cultural, economic, and political backgrounds
- have the ability to work independently in a remote location
- have a personal vehicle, driver’s license, and qualifying auto insurance (due to location and lack of access to public transportation)
Submission Requirements
- Cover Sheet
○ Name
○ Email Address
○ Website or Social Media
○ Mailing Address
○ Preferred Residency Season (Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn)
■ Residencies to take place during the 2026 calendar year
Letter of Interest
○ Tell us about yourself, your creative practice, and why you want to participate in this
program
Portfolio (pdf preferred)
○ 10 work samples of projects or pieces you would like to share
○ Include an inventory sheet with titles and relevant information for our committee
○ Work sample submissions are flexible in style, length, and approach, but please submit in
the following formats:
■ Images (as JPEGs or PDFs)
■ Writing (PDFs, Microsoft Word, or Google Docs)
■ Video (uploaded to shared folder or document with links)
■ Audio (uploaded to shared folder or document with links)
Biography, Resume, or CV (optional)
How to Apply
Email your application to 547artscenteroffice@gmail.com with a subject line of “Residency
Application”
Program Benefits & Awards
Artists will receive travel support of $1,000 maximum and a weekly artist stipend during their time. Residency funding is dependent on the length of residency, grantmaking, and may fluctuate from year to year; we will offer details upon selection of resident artists.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Mullinville, Kansas, United States
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 31 August 2025
Website Link: www.547artscenter.org/residency
