fanny knapp allen artist in residence

The Department of Art and Art History at the University of Rochester invites applications for a one or two-year Fanny Knapp Allen Artist in Residence position beginning July 1, 2026. We seek artists or artist collectives whose practice centers on fiber-based and textile processes, including both traditional and experimental modes. Candidates should be engaged with the expanded field of fiber art as a conceptual, socially engaged, or technologically integrated practice and demonstrate a strong connection between material production, surface design, and conceptual inquiry in their work and teaching.

The selected artist or collective will be in residence at the University of Rochester to conduct research, develop a body of work, and teach studio art courses associated with their expertise and research interests. Teaching expectations include no more than three courses per academic year with additional expectations that encompass leading workshops, visiting classes, mentoring Studio majors in the Senior Studio and Seminar course, and potentially supervising Independent Studies.

During the residency, the artist will develop a project that engages both the campus and the greater Rochester community. The residency necessitates at least one public presentation, exhibition, performance, screening, or installation per year.