About the Program
Regional artists working in craft media are encouraged to apply for a short-term artist-in-residency program at the Goode Family Visual Arts School. This juried residency aims to support and amplify the work of regional artists and craftspeople while creating an opportunity for museum visitors to engage with contemporary art and craft. Artists will have the opportunity to interface with visitors, make connections with the community, and help educate the public about their craft.
This opportunity is in conjunction with the Hermitage Museum’s special exhibition, Handwork at the Hermitage: A national collaboration with Craft in America, on view June-October 2026. The museum will select up to 8 artists for a 2-to-4-week long residency, scheduled August 17 – September 13, 2026. During the residency, the artists can create new work or continue working on an existing collection. The program supports artists working in all craft media, including but not limited to clay, fiber, metal, wood, and mixed media. This residency is intended for regional artists; housing is not provided. At the culmination of the residency, artists will participate in an artist talk and group exhibition scheduled for October 2026.
Benefits
- Assigned studio space with 24-hour access at the Goode Family Visual Arts School
- Stipend of up to $1,600, depending on the length of residency
- Waived entry fee for the 2026 Hermitage Handmade Festival (6’ booth size)
- One-on-one sessions with Hermitage Museum curators, Carrie Spencer & Lindsay Neal
- Use of tools and equipment at the Goode Family Visual Arts School
- Inclusion in a special group exhibition in the Hermitage Museum changing galleries at the conclusion of the residency program (on view October – December 2026)
