Windgate Artist is calling artists round the world to apply for its residency program. 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 their community. Applicants are accepted and are not marginalised based on religion, gender, race, or belief. By funding itself through Windgate foundation, the residency stays consistent in its policy.
“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 an additional area 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.”
Applications are open and will close on August 23, 2026. 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.
The Artist in Residence will run a minimum of one 2-day workshop for students during the semester. There are also opportunities for artists to teach paid workshops at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Art’s Windgate Art School for those interested. Applicants should demonstrate the following to be eligible:
- Active artistic practice
- Evidence of active participation in exhibitions at the national or international level
- Experience working with students at any level
- MFA, BFA, BA, or commensurate experience
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 position has an additional $2,000 budget for materials and travel.
To apply, applicants should submit the following documents:
- 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
Important note: Please upload all of the following files to the field on the application that prompts you to upload your CV. You may submit them individually or as one large PDF. This is the only place on the application that allows file uploads.
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