Call for Artist Residencies for 2027-28 in Montana

Call for Artist Residencies for 2027-28 in Montana Associated Residency Program Open AIR OrganizationOpen AIR Open AIR is a place-based Artist-in-Residence program that connects artists from all disciplines and origins with culturally, historically, and ecologically significant locations through collaborative partnerships in Montana. With innovative opportunities available in places such as remote wilderness areas to historically significant sites closer to town, artists can draw inspiration from a regional community dedicated to preserving place, environment, and the arts. In 2024 Open AIR has four sessions: Spring, Summer, Summer II, and Fall. We have residencies at 13 different sites in Montana, including; Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Wilderness; Flathead Lake Biological Station, Polson; Travelers' Rest State Park, Lolo; Butte, MT; Philipsburg, MT; Hamilton, MT; Clark Fork Coalition, Anaconda, MT In Missoula, Open AIR has residency sites at the Missoula Public Library, Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium, Garden City Harvest, Moon-Randolph Homestead, Home ReSource, and Montana Natural History Center. Each residency provides a unique opportunity for artists to be embedded in a site that allows the artist to engage with place, and the communities and resources associated with each site. The residency is free, and housing and a modest stipend are provided. Artists are responsible for transportation and food. Deadline November 30, 2026 Url/web link to application https://www.openairmt.org/info-1 Residency Eligibility Residency Length4 weeks - 6 weeks Languages English Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time 8 Collaborative Residency May apply as a team Discipline Acting Animation Architecture Art Conservation Art Education Art History Augmented Reality Biology Blacksmithing Book Arts Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery Choreography Computing Costume/Fashion Design Criticism Dance Digital Fabrication Digital Media Documentary Drawing Ecology Electronic Arts Environmental Arts Environmentalism/Conservation Fiction Film Fine Metals/Jewelry Glass Arts Graphic Design History Illustration Industrial Design Installation Arts Interdisciplinary Arts Journalism Landscape Architecture Literary Nonfiction Literature Mixed Media Moving Image Multimedia Arts Music New Genres Nonfiction Opera Painting Paper Arts Performance Art Photography Playwriting Poetry Printmaking Public Art Screenwriting Sculpture Social Practice Sound Art Storytelling Symphony Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving Theater TV + Radio Urban Planning/Design Virtual Reality Visual Arts Woodworking Writing Companions Pets are not allowed Country of Residence Open to artists based anywhere in the world Family Friendly Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators) Children allowed for full stay Stage of Career Any stage of career Emerging Mid-career Established Additional Expectations/Opportunities Participate in public programming Give artist talk or presentation Lead workshop for the public Other Residency Experience Summary Accessible Housing ADA Compliant Partially Accessible (50% or more) Inaccessible Meals Provided Residents have access to shared kitchen Residents have access to private kitchen Studios/Special Equipment Private Studios Shared Studios Studios/Facilities Accessibility ADA Compliant Partially Accessible (50% or more) Inaccessible Type of Housing Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house) Private housing off campus (individual apartment/cabin/house) Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus Application Information Additional Eligibility Information Open AIR accepts artists of all disciplines, nationally and internationally at any stage in their career, 18 years or older. Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year 22 Artist Stipend 35 US Dollar (USD) Travel Stipend/Material Stipends Residency Fees 0 US Dollar (USD) Fee Details The Open AIR stipend for artists is $35 per day. The total amount varies based on the length of the residency. The application fee is $30. Applicants can apply to two additional sites for an extra $10. Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support 30 US Dollar (USD) Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details If you need assistance with application fees- please email [email protected] Application Fee 30 US Dollar (USD) Application Type Open application