Art Ambassador Residency

Art Ambassador Residency Associated Residency Program Art Ambassador Residency OrganizationThe Window Arts Foundation The Inaugural Residency will begin March 2027 with a two-month experimental, immersive visual installation residency. The artist will live rent-free in our working, inclusive downtown Little Rock gallery, at 112 W. 6th Street, Little Rock, AR. The resident will be immersed in the creative community we’ve cultivated through the gallery’s own art and music events. A public show of the artist’s work, as well as an optional artist talk, will commence the residency in May. The next residency in May/June will be open to visual artists. The residency is designed to foster cultural exchange with connection to the thriving local arts ecosystem as well as the city's rich food culture. The Window on Sixth is just steps from the city's major cultural institutions, including the ballet, repertory theatre, symphony, Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, Robinson Auditorium and more. The artist receives: Free live/workspace (2 months) residing in the loft of the gallery that includes two furnished rooms: a living/workspace and a private bedroom with full bathroom. (value of $3500) The artist has access to the downstairs kitchen and washer/dryer unit, various art supplies and technology Thanks to our relationships with local restaurant and venue owners, we’ll provide some local meal and event vouchers. This is a walkable residency and should not require use of a car, but there is ample metered parking and a designated parking space available for a fee. There is also a public transit (bus) system Deadline December 1, 2026 Url/web link to application https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/artist-in-residence-application-fee Residency Eligibility Residency Length2 months - 2 months Languages English Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time 1 Collaborative Residency Must apply and be accepted individually Discipline Visual Arts Companions Pets are not allowed Country of Residence Only open to artists based in country the program is located Family Friendly N/A Stage of Career Any stage of career Emerging Mid-career Additional Expectations/Opportunities N/A Participate in public programming Give artist talk or presentation Residency Experience Summary Accessible Housing Inaccessible Meals Provided Some meals (at least 2 meals provided) Residents have access to shared kitchen Residents have access to private kitchen Studios/Special Equipment Private Studios Exhibition / Installation Space Performance/Presentation Facilities Printers + Scanner Painting Workspace (Oil) Studios/Facilities Accessibility Inaccessible N/A Type of Housing Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house) Application Information Additional Eligibility Information Artists must be 21 years or older. Criminal background check. No smoking indoors. Artist Stipend Travel Stipend/Material Stipends Residency Fees 500 US Dollar (USD) Fee Details The $500 residency fee covers administrative and facility fees for 2 full months, with a private furnished and heated/cooled apartment, amenities such as laundry, full kitchen, and use of gallery space. The value of this fee equals $3000 minimum. Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support Application Fee 25 US Dollar (USD) Application Type Open application