Associated Residency Program
The McColl Center's internationally acclaimed Artist-in-Residence program serves as a catalyst for growth for emerging and mid-career artists. McColl Center hosts three residency terms per year—fall, winter/spring, and summer, for four artists per term. An artist residency at McColl Center is a moment to think big, take risks in the creative process, and explore ideas within the context of Charlotte.
Artists-in-residence receive private housing adjacent to McColl Center, a large-scale private studio in our historic building in Uptown Charlotte, curatorial guidance, marketing and PR support, and a generous stipend. While in residency, our artists have the freedom to fully focus on artistic research, exploration, and creation while also engaging with McColl Center’s Igniters community and the local creative sector.
The Winter-Spring 2025 Artist-in-Residence program runs from January 7 - April 14, 2025.
The deadline for applications is June 1, 2024.
Url/web link to application
Residency Eligibility
Residency Length
3 months - 3 months
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
4
Discipline
Animation
Augmented Reality
Biology
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Choreography
Costume/Fashion Design
Digital Fabrication
Digital Media
Drawing
Ecology
Environmental Arts
Film
Fine Metals/Jewelry
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
New Genres
Painting
Paper Arts
Photography
Printmaking
Public Art
Sculpture
Social Practice
Sound Art
Storytelling
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Urban Planning/Design
Visual Arts
Woodworking
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Residents granted leave during residency
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Donate a work of art
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Teach in studio
Lead workshop for the public
Lead workshop for fellow residents
Lead a skill share
Residency Experience Summary
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Shared Studios
Dedicated Studio/Shop Technicians - Part Time
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Ceramics Workspace
Electric Wheels
Kick Wheels
Slab Roller
Clay Mixers
Electric Kiln
Dedicated Metal Shop
Plasma Cutter
Fine Metals / Jewelry Making
Jeweler’s Bench
Anvils, Stakes + Hammers
Hydraulic Press
Soldering Workspace
Acetylene/Air Torches
Soldering Picks+Tweezers
Solderite Boards
Bench Grinder
Buffing Machine
Darkroom (Black And White)
Lighting Studio/Green Screen
Large Format Printer / Plotter
Printers + Scanner
Photo + Video Editing Suite
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Printmaking Workspaces
Glass Inking Table
Drying Racks
Hot Plates
Metal Plate Shear
Paper Soaking Sinks
Paper Tearing Table
Silkscreen Studio
Light Tables
Large Sinks
Large Exposure Unit
Textiles Workspace
Dedicated Wood Shop
Woodworking Tools
Tablesaw
Bandsaw
Planer
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Application Information
Additional Eligibility Information
Practicing emerging and mid-career artists are invited to apply.
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
Application Type
Open application
