Artists-in-residence in their early-to-mid career are encouraged to experiment with monumental materials and methods, foster relationships across Philadelphia neighborhoods, build out their portfolios with an exhibition, and join Monument Lab’s growing community of local, national, and transnational monument changemakers.

Through this residency, Monument Lab seeks to contribute to the ecosystem of emerging monument changemakers and support emerging artists in growing their practice through place-based relationships. Lead support for the Monument Lab Artist Residency is provided by the William Penn Foundation.

RESIDENCY FORMAT: Two Philadelphia emerging public artists will be selected to create prototype projects that will be exhibited at the end of the year-long residency.

--$10,000 artist stipend to explore creative outlets and support experimental and engaged monumental practices.

--$20,000 production budget to create a prototype project, engage in methods of exchange with neighborhood-based organizations, and prepare for future larger scale commissions.

--$7,500 in support for neighborhood-based partners and programming

--Mentorship and wrap-around support from Monument Lab and a network of advisors.

--Field trip(s) to Monument Lab fabricators and artistic partners.

--Invitations to exclusive Monument Lab workshops, programs, and convenings throughout the residency term.

--Closing Exhibition of prototype projects in Philadelphia neighborhoods, organized by Monument Lab.

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete the online application by Tuesday, September 12, 2023.

All file attachments must be in pdf format to be considered and include the following:

--CV / Resume

--Up to five (5) work samples (pdf, audio, or video format)