Artists-In-Residence

Each Resident has their own private studio (12 x 18) located in the Resident Studio Complex, just a short walk from Pollard Residency House. The studios are spacious, bright and climate controlled. One worktable, shelving and sink are provided in each studio. A large shared outdoor area provides additional working space which invites interaction. Each resident is responsible for their own personal studio equipment, tools and materials. In some cases, Arrowmont’s specialized studio equipment is available for use or rent on an individual basis.

Residents live on Arrowmont’s campus in the Pollard Residency House. Pollard House has five spacious, private bedrooms with private bathrooms, a shared kitchen and common living area and a shared computer with Internet access. All bedrooms are furnished, internet equipped and cable ready.

Meals are provided to residents when workshops are in session. All meals are taken in the dining hall alongside students and staff. When workshops are not in session, meals are the responsibility of the resident.

Artists-in-Residence are encouraged to participate in two gallery exhibitions while at Arrowmont:

• • An introductory exhibition in the Geoffrey A. Wolpert Gallery at the start of the residency

  • A group exhibition in the Arrowmont Gallery in downtown Knoxville at the conclusion of the residency featuring selected work executed during the 11-month program

Residents are paid a modest monthly stipend in exchange for a minimum of 10 hours per week of work done for Arrowmont in a variety of career development areas including gallery installations, events, community partnerships, studios, public relations, marketing, etc.

During the workshop season, Residents participate in evening programming. Each week, they have dedicated time to present a short artist talk with images of their work alongside visiting instructors to the school community. Residents also have the option of hosting weekly Open Studios for dialogue, networking and sales opportunities with students and instructors.

Residents can request financial support to attend regional, or national conferences related to their field, and may participate in festivals or conferences as Arrowmont representatives through their work with the Institutional Advancement department.

Residents also have access for personal research to over 10,000 art and craft related books and periodicals in the Marian G. Heard Resource Center located on campus.