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Call for Submissions: WVU Labor, Industry, and Community AIR
Residency opportunity. Deadline: 2026-11-30
- Type
- Residency
- Organizer
- West Virginia University
- Deadline
- 30 November 2026
- Where
- Morgantown, USA, North America
- Compensation
- $1,000 honorarium, funding for supply costs, and travel, lodging, and per diem reimbursements
- Disciplines
- visual art, writing, dance, performance, book arts, digital media, cultural heritage
About this opportunity
WVU Libraries is seeking artists for its 2027 Artist in Residence (AIR) Program, focusing on the theme "Common Threads: Industry, Labor & Community." This residency offers artists an opportunity to engage with extensive collections related to industry, labor, and community history, utilizing them to develop transformative projects. The program provides a stipend, funding for supplies, travel, lodging, and per diem, culminating in a public presentation and exhibition.
Who can apply
- Open to all U.S. and Canadian-based artists and creators ages 18 and older.
- Preference given to WVU alumni and applicants focusing on underrepresented narratives, local working-class history, or the human impact of regional industry.
How to apply
The application link and the full call are available to members, together with every other open opportunity ranked around your practice.