Webb School of Knoxville Artist-in-Residence Program 2026

About the Open Call

Since 2001, Webb School of Knoxville has hosted two visiting visual artists annually for immersive five-week residencies in October and February. Artists spend half of each day on creative work and the other half engaging with students across Lower, Middle, and Upper School art classes. Facilities include a digital lab, ceramics studio, wood shop, photography classroom, and print presses. The residency culminates in an exhibition, and artists are requested to donate one representative work to the school's study collection.

What is Offered

$5,000 stipend, housing in an extended-stay hotel, weekday lunches, travel reimbursement, and 24-hour access to studio facilities.

Requirements

Artists must participate in formal art classes with students for half of the workday and contribute one representative piece to the visiting artist study collection.

How to Apply

Submit a single PDF document including a letter of interest/intent, resume, list of references with phone numbers, and a link to your website to Todd Johnson via digital submission.