Artist-in-Residence

Apply to be an Artist-in-Residence

Applications Now Open!

Eligibility:

• Artists must demonstrate a three (3) year history of producing art, arts education, or community arts programming
• Artists must verify that they are not excluded or disqualified from doing business with the federal or local government due to delinquent fines, taxes, etc.
• Artists must be active vendors with the City of El Paso
• Artists must present their result of their residency during the public talk.
• Proposed work must not be a continuation of a previous project
• Artists will provide a final report at the conclusion of a program or event that includes attendance, location, an evaluation of the program, and financial statement.

Proposals must include:

• Demographic Information
• Resume or CV demonstrating three years of arts and cultural activities within the City of El Paso.
• Work Samples – Up to five digital work samples according to discipline
• Letter of Support
• Proposal for three-month residency – including themes, mediums, processes will be explored

Application Guidelines

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Applications Deadline: February 28, 2026