Associated Residency Program
Each summer for the past three years, McLennon Pen Co. has transformed the traditionally quiet month of August into a period of artistic production and public engagement through our Summer Artist-in-Residence program.
While many galleries worldwide close during August due to decreased attendance, we chose to reimagine this lull as an opportunity. Rather than allowing our gallery to sit dormant, we invite an artist to work within the space for the month, culminating in a public presentation of newly created work in September.
The residency provides critical support at pivotal career moments — post-graduation transitions, visa applications, international representation expansion, and financial instability — while simultaneously activating Austin’s cultural ecosystem.
Past Residents: 2025 Selina Wagner & Nathan Anthony, 2024 JC Bright, 2023 Patrick Quinn
There is no application deadline
Url/web link to application
Residency Eligibility
Residency Length
4 weeks - 5 weeks
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
1
Discipline
Installation Arts
Mixed Media
Multimedia Arts
Painting
Photography
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Residency Experience Summary
Meals Provided
Residents have access to private kitchen
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Type of Housing
Private housing off campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Application Information
Additional Eligibility Information
We invite artists to apply by completing the Google Form below.
Application Link
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
1
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
100
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
Application Type
Open application
