winter 2026 artist-in-residence program

McColl Center's Artist-in-Residence Program is an internationally acclaimed program that serves as a catalyst for artistic growth for emerging and mid-career artists.

Artists-in-Residence receive private housing adjacent to McColl Center, a large-scale private studio in our historic building in Uptown Charlotte, curatorial guidance, marketing and PR support, and a generous stipend. While in residency, our artists have the freedom to fully focus on artistic research, exploration, and creation while also engaging with McColl Center’s Igniters community and the Charlotte-based creative sector. While in residence, artists also have access to our shared labs and studios including:

• 3D Lab (3D printer and laser cutter)
• Ceramics + Sculpture Studio
• Darkroom
• Media Lab with a large-scale printer
• Woodshop

Artists-in-Residence participate in a group exhibition and lead one to two community engagements centered around their practice.

An Artist-in-Residence at McColl Center is a moment to think big, take risks with your creative practice, and explore ideas within the context of Charlotte.

Residency Dates: January 6 - April 13, 2026