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Industry, Labor and Community Residency

Type: Residencies, Workshops, Exchanges [View all]
Posted by: West Virginia University
Deadline: Mon, November 30th, 2026

WVU Libraries’ Art in the Libraries Program is now accepting applications for the 2027 Artist in Residence (AIR) Program, centered on the theme Common Threads: Industry, Labor & Community.

The residency connects contemporary artists with the extensive Industry, Labor, and Community collections housed at the West Virginia & Regional History Center (WVRHC). Creatives across visual art, writing, dance, performance, book arts, digital media, and cultural heritage are invited to explore union records, company town archives, oral histories, and community papers to develop transformative projects that honor, reframe, and elevate West Virginia’s working-class heritage and cultural identity.

Residency Highlights & Support

Funding & Awards: Selected artist receives a $1,000 honorarium, supply funding, and travel, lodging, and per diem reimbursements.

Duration: A 5- to 7-day residency in Morgantown, W.Va., during March or April 2027, including at least 2 full days of archival research at the WVRHC.

Public Engagement: Culminates in an exhibition display at the WVU Downtown Library and a 20-minute public presentation or collaborative program.

Rights: The artist retains full ownership of all original artwork created during the program.

Eligibility & Application Details

Open to U.S. and Canadian-based artists and creators ages 18+. Preference is given to WVU alumni and applicants focusing on underrepresented narratives, local working-class history, or the human impact of regional industry.

Application Deadline: November 30, 2026

Requirements: Submit a single PDF containing an Abstract, Statement of Interest, Budget & Timeline, Artist Statement, 2-page CV/Resume, and 5–10 Work Samples. (Visit https://exhibits.lib.wvu.edu/art-opportunities/industry-labor-and-community-air-artist-in-residency for details)

Questions?: Email Sally Brown at sally.brown1@mail.wvu.edu.

Posted on Fri, October 9th, 2026
Expires on Mon, November 30th, 2026

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