Pedantic Arts Residency

Exterior view of the Pedantic building. View is looking across Penn Avenue facing south with the intersection of S. Atlantic Avenue to the left. First two floors are commercial spaces; third and fourth floors are the Pedantic Apartment accessible by stairs or elevator. Secure locks at all doors. Ground level courtyard space behind the building and rooftop patio space reserved for the Pedantic Apartment residents.

Exterior view of the Pedantic building. View is looking across Penn Avenue facing south with the intersection of S. Atlantic Avenue to the left. First two floors are commercial spaces; third and fourth floors are the Pedantic Apartment accessible by stairs or elevator. Secure locks at all doors. Ground level courtyard space behind the building and rooftop patio space reserved for the Pedantic Apartment residents.

ADA compliant Bedroom One with north and east facing windows. Located on the main apartment floor accessible by stairs or elevator.

ADA compliant Bedroom One with north and east facing windows. Located on the main apartment floor accessible by stairs or elevator.

Personal desk space within Bedroom One.

Personal desk space within Bedroom One.

Shared ADA compliant full bathroom with shower only.

Shared ADA compliant full bathroom with shower only.

Shared ADA compliant full bathroom with shower only.

Shared ADA compliant full bathroom with shower only.

Bedroom Two with north facing window. Located on the top apartment floor accessible by stairs only. Personal desk for this bedroom is located outside the room in the hallway landing.

Bedroom Two with north facing window. Located on the top apartment floor accessible by stairs only. Personal desk for this bedroom is located outside the room in the hallway landing.

Closet space inside Bedroom Two.

Closet space inside Bedroom Two.

Shared seating nook outside the top floor bedrooms.

Shared seating nook outside the top floor bedrooms.

Bedroom Three with north and west facing windows. Located on the top apartment floor accessible by stairs only.

Bedroom Three with north and west facing windows. Located on the top apartment floor accessible by stairs only.

Personal desk space within Bedroom Three. Glimpse of outdoor rooftop patio space.

Personal desk space within Bedroom Three. Glimpse of outdoor rooftop patio space.

Shared full bathroom with tub and shower. Located on the top apartment floor accessible by stairs only.

Shared full bathroom with tub and shower. Located on the top apartment floor accessible by stairs only.

Open shared living and dining areas. Located on the main apartment level accessible by stairs or elevator. Stairs leading to the top apartment floor and hallway leading to the ADA compliant bathroom, bedroom, shared laundry room, and main apartment entrance.

Open shared living and dining areas. Located on the main apartment level accessible by stairs or elevator. Stairs leading to the top apartment floor and hallway leading to the ADA compliant bathroom, bedroom, shared laundry room, and main apartment entrance.

Closeup of some of the artwork decorating the apartment space. Some artists featured here include Pedantic founder and co-director Henry Simonds and 2018 Carnegie International collaborators Lenka Clayton and Jon Rubin.

Closeup of some of the artwork decorating the apartment space. Some artists featured here include Pedantic founder and co-director Henry Simonds and 2018 Carnegie International collaborators Lenka Clayton and Jon Rubin.

Open shared kitchen area. Located on the main apartment level accessible by stairs or elevator. Kitchen comes stocked with basic eating and cooking supplies and includes a dishwasher.

Open shared kitchen area. Located on the main apartment level accessible by stairs or elevator. Kitchen comes stocked with basic eating and cooking supplies and includes a dishwasher.

Shelves and small working nook within open shared common space. Located on the main apartment level accessible by stairs or elevator.

Shelves and small working nook within open shared common space. Located on the main apartment level accessible by stairs or elevator.

Pedantic Arts Residency

Organization

Casey Droege Cultural Productions

Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Pedantic Arts Residency brings together an artist, a curator, and a writer under one roof for a collaborative arts experience. It is a unique invitation to open greater and more cross-disciplinary dialogue within the arts by re-embracing the significant impact that education, study, and structured contemplation can have on artistic output. It is focused on fostering artistic connections rather than production.

Running for a period of 4 weeks, participants will be immersed in the creative communities of Pittsburgh. Pedantic is located in one of the city’s largest and most bustling art hubs. The assets of this creative network will be offered as a meaningful point of influence for residents, while providing them with ample opportunities to advance their practices and share their talents and perspectives.

Pedantic will entail weekly programming including but not limited to lectures, dinners, studio visits, and museum tours. Many of these will be open to members of the larger public or specific invited guests, while others will be reserved as special opportunities just for the cohort. Residents will also have the unique opportunity to partner and collaborate with local organizations and professionals. Each resident will be assigned to a Pittsburgh-based guide working in a similar field who will help connect them to activities, resources, and contacts.

The residency can result in a myriad of outcomes, whether immediate or over time through the continued percolation of ideas.

Contact
Program Website

932 Millerdale St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
United States

Year Founded
2022
Context
Urban
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Embedded in intentional community
Residency Program Type
Retreat
Community-engaged
Experiential
Residency Length
4 weeks - 4 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
3
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Visual Arts
Criticism
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Writing
Art History
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Give artist talk or presentation
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Unrestricted funding
Research support
Inspiration from cultural context
Professional development support and/or trainings
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
Additional Eligibility Information

CDCP is seeking applicants with practices in either visual art, curating, or arts and culture writing. Individuals working across multiple practices are welcome, though we request you identify one field you are most keen to engage with while participating. Applicants must be available to live in Pittsburgh at the Pedantic apartment for the duration of the program dates.

Applicants must be 18 or older. Applicants must be non-Pittsburgh residents at the time of application. Proof of Covid-19 vaccination and/or booster received within one-year of the residency start date will be required. 

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
6
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
50
Artist Stipend
2000
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
3
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
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
Full description of accessibility on campus
Accessible seating
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?
ADA Compliant
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Hannah Turpin
Accessibility Contact Email
hannah@caseydroege.com
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

Our campus + facilities are ADA compliant. 

Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

Our campus + facilities are ADA compliant. 

Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
ADA Compliant
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Common/Communal Spaces Information

Open shared living and dining areas located on the main apartment level accessible by stairs or elevator. There is shared laundry and an outdoor courtyard space. Both bathrooms are shared, one of which is ADA compliant and fully accessible. There is also a shared rooftop patio, which is not accessible.

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Air Conditioned Housing
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Additional Meals Information
Vegan meal options can be requested
Vegetarian meal options can be requested
Gluten-free meal options can be requested
Kosher and halal options can be requested
Food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated
Snack and beverage provided
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

Pedantic is focused on fostering artistic connections rather than production. Studio space is not immediately provided. However, options can be discussed if specifically requested by a resident.

Residency LengthOpen Calls
4 weeks - 4 weeksSummer 2025 & Winter 2026 Cohorts