Residencies & Retreats
2026 Duncanson Artist-in-Residence, Taft Museum of Art
The Duncanson Artist-in-Residence will be actively engaging the Cincinnati community for two weeks in Spring 2026.
Deadline: January 31, 2025
Deadline: January 31, 2025
Submission Fee: Free
Eligibility: The ideal candidate will not only be an outstanding visual artist who uses paint as their primary medium, but also a dynamic educator who is comfortable working with a variety of audiences including students ranging from grades K-12, families, and adults. Throughout the Residency, the artist will share their creative vision/talent by leading a variety of public programs including lectures, workshops, gallery talks, school visits, and other signature events. Flexibility will be key to execute the roster of innovative and collaborative programs. Artists will have the opportunity to advance their work, actively pursue their career ambitions, and foster connections within the Cincinnati community.
The Duncanson Artist-in-Residence will also collaborate with Taft Museum of Art staff to present an exhibition of their artwork in the museum’s Sinton Gallery, positioning the Artist’s work in conversation with Robert S. Duncanson’s landscape murals and the Taft’s historic collection of paintings and decorative arts.
Dates of Residency: April 11 through April 26, 2026.
HONORARIUM
$10,000 plus a per diem of $69 per day to cover meals and incidentals. This honorarium is meant to cover the preparation and execution of the Residency. The Taft will provide lodging and transportation and provide materials and cover fees for the community events and workshops during the Residency.
The Artist’s exhibition will open on April 11, 2026, concurrent with the opening of the Residency, and run for approximately 15 weeks. The Taft will assume all costs of transportation and insurance for the artworks exhibited.
Renaissance Box Residencies
Renaissance Box, a residency program by Kaiser Studios, fosters collaboration between artists and STEM professionals, creating opportunities to explore the intersection of creativity, innovation, and community impact. This program is designed for artists who are eager to engage with scientific concepts and develop work that bridges disciplines in transformative ways.
Deadline: April 2nd, 2025
Deadline: April 2, 2025
Submission Fee: $25 Application
About the residency: Renaissance Box, a residency program by Kaiser Studios, fosters collaboration between artists and STEM professionals, creating opportunities to explore the intersection of creativity, innovation, and community impact. This program is designed for artists who are eager to engage with scientific concepts and develop work that bridges disciplines in transformative ways.
Located in Cleveland, a city renowned for its vibrant arts community and rich history of scientific and industrial innovation, Renaissance Box offers a unique environment for interdisciplinary exploration. Cleveland’s cultural institutions, research facilities, and creative spaces provide a dynamic backdrop, connecting residents to broader conversations and networks.
Participants in the residency benefit from dedicated studio space, a stipend, and opportunities to showcase their work through exhibitions, talks, and panels. The program also includes tours of cultural and scientific organizations, along with networking events to support both the creative process and meaningful community engagement.
Cleveland’s thriving art scene, combined with its legacy of innovation, makes it an ideal setting for artists seeking to deepen their connection to science and their community. Renaissance Box leverages this unique environment to foster experimentation, dialogue, and impactful collaboration.
Residency dates: June 1 – August 31, 2025.