2026 Residency Application

The 2026 application will be available on February 1.

2026 AIR Application

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Contact Information

Name*

First Middle Last

Pronouns

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

We reserve one residency spot for a regional artist. Check this box if your permanent residence is within 75 miles of Frederick, IL.

I reside within 75 miles of Frederick, IL.

Phone*

Email*

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Statement of Purpose

Give a brief statement as to why you would like to participate in a residency at Farwell House. Do you have a project or specific work in mind? What do you hope to accomplish while in residency? (we understand this may change once you arrive).

Statement of Purpose*

What is your primary artistic discipline?*

Tell us a little bit about yourself. Please upload your Bio and CV.*

In a single PDF please submit your bio and CV.

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 100 MB.

Work Samples – Visual*

In one PDF submit up to 8 images of recent work for consideration. Label each image with your last name and a corresponding number (i.e., Smith#1) In the next question you will include descriptions of your submitted images.

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 100 MB.

Work Samples – Descriptions*

In one PDF include the title, year, media, and dimensions for each sample image you uploaded (i.e., 1. Untitled, 2022, oil on panel, 34″ x 56″).

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 100 MB.

Work Samples – Video Links

If applicable, please submit links to a maximum of three (3) video works from YouTube or Vimeo.

References

Please provide two references, including name, phone number, and email, as well as their relationship to you. Do not provide letters of reference; contact information only. Avoid providing references who have an impressive reputation but who don’t really know you. We are interested in your seriousness as an artist, your dedication to creative practice, and your readiness for a residency program.

Reference 1 – Name*

Reference 2 – Name*

Reference 1 – Phone Number*

Reference 2 – Phone Number*

Reference 1 – Email*

Reference 2 – Email*

Reference 1 – Relationship to applicant*

Reference 2 – Relationship to applicant*

Residency Sessions

Please select one or two session options*

Session 1: June 8 – June 20

Session 2: June 22 – July 4

Session 3: July 13 – July 25

No preference/any date available.

Optional Waitlist

If all sessions are full, I would like to be considered for a spot if one becomes available.

Where did you find out about this open call?

Please tell us how you found out about us? Social media? Specific website? Friend? Fellow artist?

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