Edgar Heap of Birds Family Artist Residency
Tyler School of Art and Architecture (Philadelphia, PA)
The Tyler School of Art and Architecture offers a five-month residency (January through May 2025) in the Art Department, which is composed of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Ceramics, Fibers and Material Studies, Glass, Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture. The residency will be awarded to an artist whose work is primarily focused on the history and lived experience of North American federally recognized tribal citizens and who exemplifies the art and activism of the artist Edgar Heap of Birds in bringing attention to the lives, struggles and triumphs of Native Americans. The artist in residence will have the opportunity to mentor and advise Tyler students. The residency will culminate in an exhibition to be held in the Edgar Heap of Birds Family Gallery in Temple Contemporary, Tyler’s center for exhibitions and public programs.
The residency will provide an opportunity for an artist to expand their personal practice while offering access to Tyler’s state-of-the art studio facilities. Tyler’s programs encompass a wide range of areas in the study of art, design, art history, art education and architecture. In each program, students benefit from a rigorous curriculum and a large, diverse campus community.
Residency includes:
- Individual studio
- 24-hour access to shared studio facilities and equipment
- $1,500 materials budget
- Opportunity to teach, mentor, and/or advise students
- Participation in a solo exhibition
- Stipend of $3,500 per month
Residents will be responsible for securing their own housing during the residency. Temple University offers an online resource to search for furnished, off-campus housing options.
To apply, please visit our Slideroom to create an account and
complete/upload the following materials by September 23, 2024:
- Application form
- Cover letter
- Resume or CV
- 20 images of artwork with image identification list
- Artist statement
- Contact information for three references
For technical assistance with your application, please email support@slideroom.com.
For other questions, email Maggie Dunkle, maggie.dunkle@temple.edu.