Industry, Labor, and Community AIR (Artist in Residency)

About the Open Call

The residency program supports artistic interpretations of archival collections such as union records, company town archives, and oral histories. Participants will commit to a 5-day residency, explore archives, create new work, and deliver a community presentation. Projects will be displayed at the WVU Downtown Library.

What is Offered

$1,000 for materials, up to $3,500 in travel/lodging reimbursements, and a $1,000 honorarium.

Requirements

Open to artists, curators, and creators (ages 18+) based in the US or Canada. Must provide a project plan, timeline, budget, and professional work samples.

How to Apply

Submit a single combined PDF by email to sally.brown1@mail.wvu.edu containing an abstract, statement of interest, estimated timeline & budget, artist statement, CV/resume, and work samples.