National Residencies

Contemporary Craft offers two types of National Residencies (for artists living outside of a 100 mile radius of Pittsburgh, PA).  A Short Term Residency for a period of one month, and a Long Term Residency for a period of six months.  All National Artists-in-Residence will receive free furnished housing in a four bedroom home just a quick three-minute drive from Contemporary Craft, a private work space at Contemporary Craft, and access to our fully equipped Studio spaces.

Applications for 2025-2026 will open in early January 2025 

Short Term Residency

Each Short Term Residency will last for a period of one month during August 2024, November 2024, February 2025, and June 2025 (exact start date flexible within the month).  

Eligibility and Requirements

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and must be non-Pittsburgh residents.
• Residents will receive free furnished housing in a 4 bedroom home just a quick 3-minute drive from Contemporary Craft.  Residents will have a private bedroom, shared bathroom, full kitchen, living space, laundry, and parking.   
• Residents will receive a $1,200 stipend, half of which will be given upon arrival and half upon completion of the term.   
• Residents are responsible for their own travel to and from Pittsburgh.  
• Residents will receive access to Contemporary Craft’s facility from 9am-9pm daily.  Residents will have a private work space as well as access to the community Studio spaces.  
• Short Term Residents will be required to select at least one option from the following menu to engage with the Contemporary Craft community during their residency:
  • Teach a half-day or full-day workshop (residents will receive additional compensation for teaching above their residency stipend)
  • Give an Artist Talk about their work and residency
  • Sell work through the store via an artist pop-up feature
  • Engage with youth through CC’s community engagement programs
  • Give an artist demo at a CC event
• Residents will be required to donate one piece of work to CC’s annual gala auction in the spring.
• Residents must complete a successful background check prior to the start of the residency.

Long Term Residency

The Long Term Residency will last for a period of six months from July 2024-December 2024 or January 2025-June 2025.  

Terms and Conditions

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and must be non-Pittsburgh residents*.
• Residents will receive free furnished housing in a 4 bedroom home just a quick 3-minute drive from Contemporary Craft.  Residents will have a private bedroom, shared bathroom, full kitchen, living space, laundry, and parking.   
• Residents will receive a $1,200 monthly stipend, which will be paid at the end of each month of the residency.   
• Residents are responsible for their own travel to and from Pittsburgh.  
• Residents will receive access to Contemporary Craft’s facility from 9am-9pm daily.  Residents will have a private work space as well as access to the community Studio spaces.  
• Long Term Residents will be required to select at least two options from the following menu to engage with the Contemporary Craft community during their residency:
  • Teach a half-day or full-day workshop (residents will receive additional compensation for teaching above their residency stipend)
  • Give an Artist Talk about their work and residency
  • Sell work through the store via an artist pop-up feature
  • Engage with youth through CC’s community engagement programs
  • Give an artist demo at a CC event
• Residents will be required to donate one piece of work to CC’s annual gala auction in the spring.
• Residents must complete a successful background check prior to the start of the residency.

To Apply

Artists my apply for either or both of the National Residencies below.  Please have the following documents prepared:

• Resume (optional)
• Artist Statement
• Letter of Interest outlining the body of work you hope to complete during your residency
• Three professional references
• Five photos of your work