Atlantic Center for the Arts offers an immersive, inter-disciplinary, tuition-free residency with artists only paying for room and board. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
The three-week Residency Program brings together three “Mentoring Artists” from different disciplines, such as the visual arts (painting, sculpture, photography, film/video, and multimedia), architecture, music (composition and performance), literature, choreography, dance, performance art, and theater. Each Mentoring Artist determines the requirements and basic structure of their residency, and through an online application process, they each may select up to eight “Associate Artists” to participate in the three-week program. The essence of the program is to provide a collegial environment for artists of all disciplines where they can engage in meaningful interaction and stimulating discussions, while pursuing individual or group projects. It is an ideal setting for the exchange of ideas, the inspiration for new work, and the cross-fertilization of disciplines. The programs can include formal classes, discussions, individual meetings, individual and group critiques, collaboration, and studio time. The award-winning Leeper Studio Complex provides residents with resources such as a painting studio, sculpture studio, digital media studio, dance studio, music/recording studio, writers’ studio, black box theatre and library.
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
Applicants must be over the age of 21 and must speak English.
The residency fee covers room and board for the artist for all three weeks. Travel, transportation, and artist materials are the responsibility of the artist.
Scholarships are available that can reduce the residency fee.