Program Overview

Program Purpose and Description

The Kala Artist-In-Residence Program offers a productive and professional communal studio experience for artists. In this self-driven environment, artists work alongside other professionals, respecting the equipment, studio, and bringing their own consumable supplies. The program provides 24/7 access to a large print studio and electronic media center, with resident artists having their own keys and onsite storage. Upon successful completion, artists may apply for extended residencies.

Eligibility

Artists applying for the residency should be familiar with at least one of the media offered at Kala.

Obligations

All artists are required to donate one print (or equivalent) per contract to the program's archive, which was established in 1974 and features work from every artist who has participated in the program.

Selection Criteria

The selection process considers conceptual creativity and technical knowledge.

Citizenship

There are no citizenship limitations associated with this residency program.

Program Deadline

The program has three annual application deadlines, typically in mid-March, mid-July, and mid-October.

Program Details

• The program is designed for artists to work in a communal studio environment.
  • Artists have access to a large print studio and electronic media center.
  • The studio is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Resident artists are expected to respect the equipment and studio environment.
• Artists must bring their own consumable supplies, such as paper and ink.
• Upon completion of the residency, artists may apply for longer residencies.
• The program's archive, established in 1974, includes work from every participating artist.