wingate arist in residence

This is an Open Call for artists, designers, and craftspeople to apply for the semester long Windgate Artist in Residence program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s School of Art and Design. Applications are being accepted for the Fall 2025 (Aug-Dec) and Spring 2026 (Jan-May) semesters.

The Artist in Residence will work in the Windgate Center of Art + Design at UA Little Rock for one academic semester. This residency offers the selected applicant the opportunity to create work and engage with the School of Art and Design community, as well as the greater Little Rock community.

The primary goal of the Windgate Artist in Residency program is to provide artists dedicated time and space for creating and developing work. The selected artist will have 24-hour access to a private studio and specialized areas including: a Woodshop equipped with a CNC and laser cutter, Ceramics Studio, Jewelry and Metalsmithing Studio, Smithy and Foundry, Photography Studio, and a Printmaking Studio.

While in residence, artists will interact with students through weekly open studio hours, studio visits, and in-class activities (artists will not be required to teach courses).

The Artist in Residence will run a minimum of one 2-day workshop for students during the semester. There are also opportunities for artists to teach paid workshops at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Art’s Windgate Art School for those interested.

The Artist in Residence will give an artist talk at the Windgate Center of Art + Design and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Art. Participating artists donate one work of art to be added to the Permanent Collection at UA Little Rock.

This is a short-term position and is not eligible for benefits. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy. At this time we are unable to accept international applicants.