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Program Details

Ó³»­´«Ã½â€™s artist-in-residence program offers artists the opportunity to engage with Ó³»­´«Ã½ scientists and staff to develop a new collaborative project. Start date and appointment duration are determined by the selected artist with program staff. Typically, artists are in residence for at least one year. 

Artists receive:

• access to all of our buildings, events, and communal workspaces 
• a Ó³»­´«Ã½ email address and phone number
• a one-time payment of $20,000
• reimbursement for project materials up to $10,000

Artists may also share new, existing, or in-progress work with the Ó³»­´«Ã½ Community as part of the Ó³»­´«Ã½â€™s gallery program and/or host a public talk or other event.  

Our program does not include studio space, housing, or travel costs, so artists within commuting distance from Cambridge, MA have traditionally benefited most from the program. Ó³»­´«Ã½ does not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity.

Ó³»­´«Ã½ seeks mid-career artists who are deeply interested in Ó³»­´«Ã½â€™s scientific work. We have historically worked with visual artists but are open to considering applications from artists in other disciplines as well. 

The primary criteria for selection are:

1. A demonstrable curiosity about Ó³»­´«Ã½ science 
2. Evidence of successful multi-disciplinary collaboration
3. A compelling body of artistic work 

Ó³»­´«Ã½â€™s Artist-in-Residence program is an experiment. As the program evolves, we will refine the program details and application process to ensure we continue to serve the Ó³»­´«Ã½â€™s mission effectively. 

How to apply

The application form is currently closed. Our 9th artist-in-residence has been selected and will be announced once a residency schedule has been established. Please check back for information about the next application cycle, likely in 2026.