Short Description
The Windgate Artist in Residence is made possible through a generous grant from the Windgate Foundation. The Windgate Foundation, based in Little Rock Arkansas, is a private foundation established in 1993 whose purpose is to advance contemporary craft and strengthen visual arts education in the United States. Education, health, and community initiatives are additional areas of focus in Arkansas.
The Windgate Artist in Residence at UA Little Rock is a semester-long residency program open to artists, designers, and craftspeople. This residency offers the selected applicant the opportunity to create work and engage with the School of Art and Design community, as well as the greater Little Rock community.
The primary goal of the residency program is to provide time to make and develop work, and the space to make it while interacting with our community. This program provides a $30,000 stipend, housing, funding for materials and travel, studio space, and access to UA Little Rock’s extensive studios.
The selected artist will have 24-hour access to a private studio and specialized areas including: a Woodshop equipped with a CNC and laser cutter, Ceramics Studio, Jewelry and Metalsmithing Studio, Smithy and Foundry, Photography Studio, and a Printmaking Studio.
Artists will interact with students through weekly open studio hours, studio visits, and in-class activities (artists will not be required to teach courses).
Eligibility
Required Education and/or Experience:
- Active artistic practice
- Evidence of active participation in exhibitions at the national or international level
- Experience working with students at any level
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
- MFA, BFA, BA, or commensurate experience
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Being present for the duration of the residency (Fall: Aug. 15 – Dec. 15) or (Spring: Jan. 15 – May 15)
- Making artwork in the Windgate Center M-F (daily)
- Maintaining open studio hours (weekly)
- Giving a public artist’s talk (2 times)
- Running a 2-day workshop
- Critiquing BFA students
- Participating as a guest artist in relevant classes, leading an in-class activity (up to two times per semester)
- Attending welcome and farewell receptions
- Donating a work to UA Little Rock’s collection
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of artistic processes and media
- Knowledge of studio safety procedures
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to teach
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate
- Willingness to engage in collaboration with faculty as a guest artist in their classes
- Willingness to engage with students and the broader community
Submission Requirements
- Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Professional work samples to include a portfolio or link to an online portfolio (20 images maximum, with explanatory notes or captions. Upload all attachments as one PDF document.)
- Names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references who can comment upon your experience and professional preparation
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
Salary Information: This position is awarded a stipend of $30,000 for the semester. The position has an additional $2,000 budget for materials and travel.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 5 October 2025
Website Link: https://ualr.edu/art/artist-in-residence/
