2026-2027 Artist-in-Residence at Arrowmont School (Due Jan. 11)
2026-2027 Artist-in-Residence at Arrowmont School
Deadline: January 11th, 2026
Established in 1991, the Arrowmont Artists-in-Residence Program provides early career, self-directed artists time, space and support to experiment and develop a new body of work in a creative supportive community environment of visiting workshop artists/instructors, national and regional conferences/symposia and hundreds of students. The program encourages early career artists who embrace community and enjoy working in a team environment to apply. Each year, five artists working in different media are selected to participate in the 11-month program, which begins at the end of June and continues through the end of May of the following year. Artists are given a monthly stipend, shared housing with private bedrooms, meals (during workshop sessions), and a private well-lit studio with climate control, a basic worktable, shelving and sink. Professional Development and Health and Wellness funding opportunities are available. Additionally, there are teaching opportunities through Arrowmont's community class program and ArtReach programs. There are two small group exhibition opportunities for the Artists-in-Residence, one on Arrowmont’s campus, and another in the Arrowmont Gallery in Knoxville. The ideal candidate for the Arrowmont Artists-in-Residence Program is an early career, self-motivated individual able to work well independently and within a larger organization. The successful resident is eager to be involved with Arrowmont’s diverse existing program offerings such as workshops, conferences, events and exhibitions. Candidates who enjoy the team spirit in working with staff, other residents and visiting artists/instructors are encouraged to apply. The Arrowmont Artists-in-Residence Program is open to permanent residents of the United States. Arrowmont is committed to the ongoing journey towards creating an inclusive, anti-racist, diverse arts and crafts community that welcomes and supports everyone. We strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, individuals with disabilities, and artists with diverse art and arts education experiences to apply for this opportunity. The application materials include: 1. Letter of Intent 2. Resume 3. Brief Questionnaire 4. List of Three References (no letters required for first round) 5. Portfolio of 10-15 Images (please include title, media, dimensions, and year created for each image in the information box provided). To learn more about the program, please visit our website: https://arrowmont.org/artists-in-residence/.