RAIR Residencies 2026 Open Call

About the Open Call

RAIR presents two residency programs: THE STANDARD RESIDENCY and THE BIGGIE SHORTIE. Both provide artists with access to Revolution Recovery’s waste stream and RAIR’s staff. The Biggie Shortie is a shorter, project-based residency (2-4 weekends, March-November) mainly outside of facility operating hours, suitable for artists with weekday commitments. The Standard Residency is a longer, more traditional studio-based program (4-6 weeks, March-November), offering full access to a private studio and project space for artists dedicated to their practice. Both residencies offer professional benefits including project documentation assistance, studio visits, open studio events, exhibitions, and public programming opportunities. Applicants are strongly encouraged to register for virtual or in-person tours of the facility.

What is Offered

Access to Revolution Recovery’s waste stream, access to RAIR’s staff, assistance with project documentation, studio visits and interviews, open studio event (on-site or off-site exhibition), opportunities for public programming (workshops, talks, screenings). Standard residents receive a private studio.

Requirements

Applicants must be 21 years of age or older and not actively enrolled in a college or university program during the residency period. Application materials include 10 work samples (images or video), a project proposal (max 500 words), 3 references, a resume/CV, and a $25 submission fee.

How to Apply

Applicants must register for an in-person or virtual tour. Applications are submitted via Submittable and require 10 work samples (images or video), a project proposal (max 500 words), 3 references with contact information, a resume/CV, and a $25 submission fee. Applications for 2026 are open from August 1 to September 30, 2025, 11:59 pm EST.