Overview
The Park Towne Place Artist in Residence (PTPAIR) program provides an opportunity for visual artists to bring their studio practice to Philadelphia’s museum district. During the four-month residency, the selected artist will be able to create, advance, or complete work near one of Philadelphia's art hubs.
The PTPAIR program offers the artist the space and freedom to experiment with their practice in a new environment. The artist is encouraged to explore new ideas and find inspiration from a change in scenery. As they create, PTPAIRs are encouraged to engage with the Park Towne Place community. This is an opportunity for dialogue and education, as well as a chance for the artist to meet potential new connections and collectors.
The PTPAIR will begin by planning and curating a solo exhibition to be presented in the Artist Studio Gallery at Park Towne Place. InLiquid will host a casual wine and cheese event where the PTPAIR will open and celebrate the exhibition, presenting the artist to the community. This event offers an opportunity to connect with residents and familiarize them with the type of work to be created. The artist will also have the opportunity to host a workshop or class throughout their residence.
The dates of the residency and the period the work will be on display are as follows:
Residency dates:
May 1 – August 31, 2027
September 1 – December 31, 2027
January 1 – April 30, 2028
Exhibition dates (exact dates TBD):
June – September 2027
October 2027 – January 2028
February – May 2028
What does the program offer?
If selected, the artist will receive a stipend of $300, 24-hour studio access to a shared studio, periodic studio visits from someone in the InLiquid Programming department, an event thrown in their honor, program promotion by InLiquid, and a 3-month solo exhibition at Park Towne Place in the Artist Studio Gallery.
What previous PTPAIRs have said:
“I embarked on an artist-in-residency with InLiquid's PTPAIR program at Park Towne Place. With unlimited access to their studio, I had time and solitude to explore new work and push the boundaries of my artistic expression.
Park Towne Place's commitment to nurturing the arts is evident through their Inliquid curated collection of artwork everywhere, plus the rotating exhibitions enrich and integrate art into the fabric of this community. The support and interactions I had with the InLiquid staff were invaluable, and fostered a sense of collaboration that amplified the impact of my studio time here,
In conclusion, the residency broadened my horizons and provided an experience that will continue to resonate in my art.”
- Michelle Marcuse
What are the requirements?
This opportunity is only open to current InLiquid artist members. PTPAIRs would be asked to work on campus at least 5 hours a week. And whenever possible, work in places that were easily accessible to the residents (i.e., on the Great Lawn). The residency should produce work that can be exhibited in a traditional gallery space (i.e., wall hung), and fall under the following categories: Abstraction, Expressionism, Impressionism, Realism, Pop Art, Surrealism, Craft, Collage, Mixed Media, New Media, Painting, Portraiture, Photography, Sculpture, Design Influence, Color, Texture, Material-based. Artwork that includes nudity, sensitive or overtly political subjects will not be considered.
Additionally, PTPAIRs will be required to post social media content weekly about their residency and the work produced through it. Lastly, the Artist-in-Residence will lead a workshop on campus, planned and organized in conjunction with InLiquid.
How to apply
The application deadline to be considered for participation as one of the 2027 – 2028 Park Towne Place Artists-in-Residence is January 3, 2027. Applications must be submitted on or before the deadline in order to be considered.
Applicants will be notified by February 8, 2027, as to the status of their application.
Please submit applications online here: https://airtable.com/appdtKdZoYRRYDaX3/pagAx8FXPcyvqW5sG/form
Applications must include all of the following to be considered:
Artist statement - A brief summary of your current work and vision for future work (200 words or less).
Artist Bio - 200 words or less
Letter of intent - A cover letter explaining why you are interested in the residency and what you hope to accomplish over the 4 months. (200 - 500 words)
Resume or C.V. - Please show academic, artistic, professional, and other relevant experience.
Work samples - 10-20 images of work (300 dpi or larger. File names must be formatted LASTNAME_TITLE)
For any questions regarding the PTPAIR program, please contact the Programming team at programming@inliquid.org
