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Visiting Artist Teaching Fellowship in Residence
Travel coveredHousing: Fully funded housing provided by Hamiltonian ArtistsFull-time commitment
- Who Can Apply: Practicing visual artists with an MFA or anticipated MFA completion by January 15, 2027, from all regions.
- The Focus: Semester-long residential teaching fellowship in studio-driven pedagogy and artist mentorship within an MFA program.
- The Funding: $5,900 teaching salary, $2,000 residency honorarium, $1,000 stipend for public lecture and travel; fully funded housing and studio space.
- Key Requirements: Curriculum Vitae (highlighting exhibition history, teaching experience, awards, residencies), Statement of Interest (detailing mentorship approach and studio pedagogy philosophy), and portfolio of 20 high-resolution images with titles, years, media, dimensions, and contextual notes.
DeadlineTuesday, September 15, 2026
Stipend$5,900 teaching salary for a graduate course, $2,000 residency honorarium, $1,000 stipend for a public lecture and travel expenses
Application fee$0
DurationSpring 2027 semester (January to May 2027)
Program datesJan 1, 2027 – May 31, 2027
LocationWashington, DC
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesEmerging, Mid-Career, Established
Disciplinesstudio art, visual art
Application notesEmployees in staff positions at American University must deliver services from the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university. Hiring contingent on successful background check. Current AU employees must apply through Workday account.
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