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RAIR Philadelphia Standard Residency 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Emerging and mid-career artists worldwide, age 21 or older; applicants must not be actively enrolled in college or university during the residency
- The Focus: A four- to six-week on-site residency with private studio, full shop and project-space access, waste-stream materials, hands-on staff support, professional visits, documentation, and public-programming opportunities
- The Funding: $1,000 stipend; travel and housing reimbursements available to artists outside the region; modest project and documentation budgets; no participation fee
- Key Requirements: 10 work samples, a project proposal of up to 500 words, three references, and a résumé/CV
DeadlineSunday, September 27, 2026
Stipend$1,000 stipend; travel and housing reimbursements available to artists outside the region; modest project and documentation budgets
Application fee$25
Durationfour to six weeks
Program datesMarch–November 2027
LocationPhiladelphia, PA
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesEmerging, Mid-Career
Disciplinessculpture, installation, mixed media, material reuse, design, architecture
Application notesMinimum commitment of 20 hours per week. Applicants must not be actively enrolled in college or university during the residency period. Travel and housing reimbursements are available to artists outside the region. Limited application-fee waivers are available on a first-come, first-served basis by emailing info@rairphilly.org with the subject line “Application Fee Waiver.”
Contactinfo@rairphilly.org
RAIR Philadelphia
Organization based in Philadelphia, PA