Glen Foerd
5001 GRANT AVE
PHILA, PA 19114
United States
Glen Foerd stewards an eclectic riverfront estate in Northeast Philadelphia for the enjoyment and educational benefit of the community. Drawing from the estate’s architecture, art, material culture, and history—as well as its gardens and waterways—Glen Foerd provides inclusive experiences that spark curiosity and support Philadelphia’s natural and cultural ecosystems.
Since the inception of our artist residency program in 2015, we have worked with 15 Philadelphia-based artists to create works that expand the interpretation of the historic Glen Foerd estate. Works from past residents have challenged dominant historical narratives by focusing on issues of wealth inequality, race, industrialization, and environmental conservation, among other contemporary social concerns. We prioritize work that is experimental in nature, engages new and diverse audiences, and will allow the artist an opportunity to advance their practice. Over the course of a year, selected artists are awarded a stipend to fund the development and execution of their project.
For 10 years, Glen Foerd has invited Artists in Residence to reinterpret the historic riverside estate’s history, present, and future through different research methods and storytelling mediums.
Glen Foerd will be accepting one Philadelphia-based performance artist or collective for the 2027 Residency Program. The selected artist(s) will develop their work based on research and engagement at Glen Foerd, culminating in a final performance or exhibition in October, 2027. The selected artist(s) will receive a $3,000 stipend to fund materials, time, and any other costs associated with engagement events and the installation.
Performance can be interpreted broadly to include music, theater, film, social practice, and/or film. This residency is a collaboration. Glen Foerd recognizes that every artist works differently and may face different barriers. If you have an exciting idea but are unsure how it fits the constraints of our site or program, please reach out and we would be happy to discuss. Attending an Open House or Information Session, or visiting during weekend Open Hours, can be a helpful step to think through ideas and possibilities within this unique site.
Deadline to apply: Sunday, December 6th, 2026, at 11:59pm. Applicants will be notified of results by mid-January, 2027.
The application fee is $10. If the application fee presents a financial barrier, it can be waived upon request.
Read the full RFP and find the application link at https://www.glenfoerd.org/air-for-applicants
Eligibility Information
Artists must reside and/or work in the Greater Philadelphia area for at 6 months out of the year to be eligible.
Additional Opportunity Information
The application fee is $10. If the application fee presents a financial barrier, it can be waived upon request.