Open AIR

Open AIR

Organization

Open AIR

Missoula, MT, United States

Open AIR is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization that fosters creative collaboration in Montana. With headquarters in Missoula, MT, we serve urban and rural areas of Montana. 

Our mission is to connect diverse communities with creativity through educational, collaborative, and place-based initiatives. Our vision is to strengthen the creative capacity of Montana and foster experiences that are culturally vibrant, healthy, and intellectually vigorous. 

Open AIR is best known for its unique place-based Artist-in-Residence program that connects artists from all disciplines and origins, with culturally, historically, and ecologically significant locations through collaborative partnerships in Montana.

With innovative opportunities available in places such as remote wilderness areas to historically significant sites closer to town, artists have the opportunity to draw inspiration from a regional community dedicated to preserving place, environment, and the arts.

Contact
Program Website

PO box 8643
Missoula, MT 59807
United States

Year Founded
2019
Context
Urban
Rural
Residency Structure
Embedded in a science organization or center
Embedded in historic site
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Community-engaged
Research
Experiential
Residency Length
4 weeks - 6 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
5
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Acting
Animation
Architecture
Art Conservation
Art Education
Art History
Augmented Reality
Biology
Blacksmithing
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Choreography
Computing
Costume/Fashion Design
Criticism
Dance
Digital Fabrication
Digital Media
Documentary
Drawing
Ecology
Electronic Arts
Environmental Arts
Environmentalism/Conservation
Fiction
Film
Fine Metals/Jewelry
Glass Arts
Graphic Design
History
Illustration
Industrial Design
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Journalism
Landscape Architecture
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Mathematics
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Music
New Genres
Nonfiction
Opera
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Philosophy
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Printmaking
Public Art
Science
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Social Practice
Sound Art
Storytelling
Symphony
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Theater
Translation
TV + Radio
Urban Planning/Design
Virtual Reality
Visual Arts
Woodworking
Writing
Companions
N/A
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Donate a work of art
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for the public
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Research support
Inspiration from natural environment
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
Additional Eligibility Information

Open AIR is best known for its unique place-based Artist-in-Residence program, which connects artists from all disciplines and origins with culturally, historically, and ecologically significant locations through collaborative partnerships in Montana.

Artist-in-Residence are hosted at one of Open AIR's 11 residency sites in Montana! Residencies are open to artists working in all mediums and career stages.

Visit our website to learn more: https://www.openairmt.org/info

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
22
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
160
Artist Stipend
35
Algerian Dinar (DZD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
Fee Details
  • The application fee is $30. Artists can add additional sites for an extra charge.
  • There is NO CHARGE for artists to participate in the residency.
  • Artists are responsible for travel and food costs.
  • Modest stipends for every artist. $35/day for every day of the residency.
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Fee
30
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Links to resources, effective practices, grievance procedures, etc.
Written and or hard copies of text being presented
Use of colored paper for printed materials
Audio description
Staff/volunteer giving directions
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
N/A
Accessibility Statement/Info Page
https://www.openairmt.org/info
Additional Accessibility Information

Many of our partnering sites are ADA-approved. Please contact program@openairmt.org to discuss individual concerns.

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Local arrangements coordinated by resident
Local arrangements coordinated by staff
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Kelli Sinner
Accessibility Contact Email
program@openairmt.org
Type of Housing
N/A
Accessible Housing
ADA Compliant
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Studios/Facilities Details

Each site has varying facilities and studios - visit Open AIR's website for more information on each site:

https://www.openairmt.org/opportunities