Joan Mitchell Center Residency
Residencies at the Joan Mitchell Center provide the crucial elements of time and space for artistic experimentation—while offering artists opportunities to engage with arts professionals, partner arts organizations, and others in the community. Light-filled private studios, digital media resources, and a stipend give artists the tools they need to experiment, focus on a new body of work, research, or simply reflect and recharge.
Artists-in-Residence receive:
- A private studio in either the Spring or Fall residency session
- Weekday meals
- A $600 monthly stipend
- A range of professional development and public engagement opportunities
New Orleans-based artists can apply for 5 month residencies. Former national Joan Mitchell Foundation grant recipients are eligible to apply for a 1 to 3 month residency, and are also provided on-campus living space, travel support, and a shipping reimbursement.
2275 Bayou Road
New Orleans, LA 70119
United States
Residency Program Information
Residency Program Summary
Application Information
The residency hosts visual artists working in any media at all points in their careers, from emerging artists working towards their first solo show, to mature artists reflecting on their life’s work. In late spring/early summer, New Orleans-based artists can apply through a free open call application, and former Joan Mitchell Foundation grant recipients are invited via email to apply.
In order to meet program eligibility for the New Orleans Artists Open Call, individuals must meet the following criteria:
- Identify as a visual artist and showcase a portfolio of work with a serious commitment to an artistic practice.
- Live in New Orleans as your primary residence for at least 5 years or be a New Orleans native. Residents from both Orleans Parish and Jefferson Parish will be considered in this open call.
- Complete and submit an application
- Not be a past artist-in-residence at the Joan Mitchell Center
Up to two collaborating artists can apply jointly, provided that both artists are currently eligible (see criteria above). If applying as a team, please contact the Center before submitting your application.
Accessibility
The Center strives to be an inclusive and welcoming gathering place for artists and guests. With that in mind, we are continually working on improving accessibility at the Center for differently-abled individuals. All Center buildings have ADA accessible entry and exit points and bathrooms. The staff is ready, willing, and able to work with artists who have accessibility needs.
Please contact the staff if you require a trained Service Animal, as defined by the ADA. While Emotional Support Animals or Comfort Animals are often used as part of a medical treatment plan as therapy animals, they are not considered service animals under the ADA and will not be allowed.
All Center buildings have ADA-accessible entry and exit points and bathrooms. All Artists-in-Residence, including those with limited mobility, will receive:
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24/7 access to their studios
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Weekly stipend of $150
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Support from the Center’s studio assistants
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Prepared meals on-site and available Monday through Friday (except holidays)
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Regularly scheduled professional development and networking programming
All Center buildings have ADA-accessible entry and exit points and bathrooms. If you have accessibility considerations, we ask that you inform the Program Associate or Director in advance of your residency, so that we can make arrangements for your participation.
Housing & Accomodation
Residents staying on campus have private bed/bath suites and share an adjacent communal kitchen/dining space. Residents have 24/7 access to the kitchen area. Additionally, there is a small communal kitchen and lounge in the studio building.
Studio & Facilities
Artists have private studios/workspaces located on the Center’s campus and range in size from 170 - 786 square feet. Each studio is equipped with:
- (1) Worktable
- (1) Shelving unit
- (1) Trash can
- (1) Recycling bin
- (1) Work chair
- (1) Broom and dustpan