Core Residency Program

Seminar with Leslie Hewitt. Photo: Joe Eldredge

Seminar with Leslie Hewitt. Photo: Joe Eldredge

Core Fellow Workshop. Photo: Joe Eldredge

Core Fellow Workshop. Photo: Joe Eldredge

Tour of the Menil Drawing Institute. Photo: Joe Eldredge

Tour of the Menil Drawing Institute. Photo: Joe Eldredge

Core Residency Program

Houston, TX, United States

The Core Program at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston awards residencies to exceptional, highly motivated visual artists and critical writers who have completed their undergraduate or graduate training and are working to develop a sustainable practice. Established in 1982, the Core artist residencies encourage intensive and innovative studio practice; the Core critical studies residencies, added in 1998, provide an opportunity for writers to pursue independent curatorial and writing projects, broadening the scope of the critical dialogue that is central to the practices of all Core residents.

Residents engage with a wide range of distinguished artists, critics, curators, and scholars, who are invited to meet individually with the residents, lead seminars, and deliver public lectures. Core fellows participate in a yearlong seminar, the content of which is driven by contemporary concerns, the interests and work of the fellows, and the Core lecture series and visitors.

The Core residency term lasts nine months, from September to May, and fellows may apply to be readmitted for a second year. Each spring the program mounts an exhibition of work produced during the residency, which is accompanied by a publication to which the critical studies residents contribute texts based on their original research. Residents receive a 21,500 USD stipend, 24-hour access to a private studio or office, and borrowing privileges at the museum’s Hirsch Library and Rice University’s Fondren Library.

Contact

5101 Montrose Blvd.
PO Box 6826
Houston, TX 77265-6826
United States

Year Founded
1982
Context
Urban
Residency Structure
Embedded in a museum
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (no housing)
Residency Length
9 months - 21 months
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
8
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Installation Arts
Criticism
Writing
Performance Art
Animation
Digital Media
Film
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Photography
Sound Art
Public Art
Social Practice
Art History
Philosophy
Companions
N/A
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Emerging
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for fellow residents
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Unstructured time
Research support
Art production support
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Access to training on new artistic techniques and/or apprenticeship
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
4
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
200
Artist Stipend
21500
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
675
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
300
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

This small grant is project-based and is awarded to fellows who submit an approved proposal

Application Fee
12
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Manual / handbook before arrival
Orientation upon arrival
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
ADA Compliant
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
No housing accommodations available
Accessibility Contact Name
Larry Stokes
Accessibility Contact Email
lstokes@mfah.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Type of Housing
No housing provided
Accessible Housing
N/A
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
N/A
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Meals Provided
No meals are provided
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Ethernet provided in living or studio area
Studios/Facilities Details

Fellows have access to the facilities and equipment available to students enrolled in the Glassell School of Art. Classes at the Glassell school include drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, jewelry, and photography. 

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Other
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
ADA Compliant
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided