The
Philip C. Curtis Artist-in-Residence Program at
Albion College offers
two ten-week residencies per academic year—one in Fall 2025 (August–December) and one in Spring 2026 (January–May). The program provides
housing, a studio, a solo exhibition, and a stipend for emerging artists, enabling them to focus on their work in a supportive academic environment within the
Department of Art and Art History.
Information & Application Details:
Application deadline: February 17, 2025
Application fee: Free
* Applicants must propose a
project they will complete during the residency.
Eligibility:
- Open to emerging artists.
- Selection is based on artistic quality, proposal strength, and compatibility with students.
- Artists must engage with students but will not have faculty duties (teaching, grading, etc.).
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted via email to
art@albion.edu by the
annual deadline of February 17th.
Submission Requirements:
- One- to three-page proposal detailing the work to be created during the residency.
- Portfolio of 20 images.
- CV (Curriculum Vitae).
- Artist’s statement.
Selection Process:
- Applications are reviewed by the Department of Art and Art History faculty.
- Selection is based on artistic merit, proposal strength, and student engagement potential.
- Artists may be invited for discussions before final selection.
Program Benefits/Awards:
- Housing within walking distance of Albion College.
- Dedicated studio space (17×16 ft room with high ceilings, natural and artificial light, sink, large table, and storage).
- Solo exhibition at the Bobbitt Visual Arts Center.
- Generous stipend (amount not specified).
- 24-hour studio access.
- Opportunities to engage with students through open studios, critiques, and informal discussions.
Contact & Resources:
Website link:
https://www.albion.edu/departments/art-and-art-history/philip-c-curtis-artist-in-residence-program/?__cf_chl_tk=zqnqPRRUrXAkO7Lkce_NcPozh5ss4Jsek_2vPtCDZvQ-1739075659-1.0.1.1-wfQqbGhDc2XbSV2hWPGsrnTYhTdpSqOdy_fJDYXbjLs
