Short Description
TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image invites artists to submit applications to our annual artist-in-residence program. The AIR Program provides support to talented, self-directed, committed artists of all levels who are advancing contemporary photography by incorporating innovative approaches to making in their practice and whose work is aligned with our core values of diversity, equity, accessibility, inclusion, and justice.
Participants receive a stipend, access to high-end digital facilities/equipment, a platform to share their work with the public through an open studio, and time/space to reflect upon how they want to expand their practice. We hope to create a transformative experience for each artist that participates in the program during and beyond their residency.
Residency Structure
- 2 artists are selected – 1 slot reserved for a Philadelphia based artist and the other slot open to any candidate
- Each individual residency is a 4-week consecutive term, however there is flexibility regarding when the session occurs (residences do not overlap with other artists)
- Residencies must be completed between September – November 2025
- Artists are required to participate in an open studio at TILT during a Second Thursday event from 6:00 – 9:00pm that occurs during the course of their residency
- Artists attend a virtual meet and greet with all the AIR Program recipients and the TILT staff at the beginning of the residency cycle
- Each artist will have an orientation session before they start their residency and an exit interview at the conclusion of their residency
Eligibility
The AIR program is intended to support working artists who have limited or no access to resources that would enhance their practice. Individuals enrolled in an academic program at the time of their residency are not eligible. We encourage candidates without a college or university degree to apply.
Submission Requirements
Letter of Intent
Portfolio
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
$3,000 honorarium
Artist Lab printer and scanner hourly rental fees waived
$1,000 credit for ink and paper usage fees
$1,500 travel/housing stipend for artists living outside of Philadelphia
Lifetime membership to TILT
Entry Fee
None
Location
Philadelphia, United States
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 1 June 2025
Website Link: https://tiltinstitute.org/air-program-about/
