The Visiting Artist Program is intended as a professional development opportunity for emerging and experienced visual artists, and to expose visitors to a new group of artists and projects. Applicants may apply for a 1, 2, or 3, month summer residency, July through September. The projects undertaken by Visiting Artists for this residency are self-directed.  The Visiting Artist will have the opportunity for informal exchanges with other Torpedo Factory artists, and are encouraged to visit others' studios as well as inviting other artists to visit theirs.. As part of the program, each Visiting Artist is also asked to give a 30 minute slide presentation, elaborating on  process and history. Visiting Artists will be able to display and sell their original artwork and will be provided with workspace. Each Visiting Artist will pay one-half of the rent of the studio (amounts range between approximately $180 and $480 per month for the Visiting Artist, depending on the size of the studio space). The Torpedo Factory Art Center has very limited communal facilities. All expenses and arrangements related to art materials, equipment, transportation, housing or other requirements are the responsibility of the Visiting Artist.

Visiting Artists have the opportunity to work in studios  ranging in size from intimate to spacious, each having its own character.  Some studios have running water and ventilation, some have views of the Potomac River.  All have the possibilities for creative work.  We will do our best to match each accepted Visiting Artist with a studio  appropriate to that artist.  Please indicate your preferred time period, and how flexible you are about which month and for how long you wish to stay.

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria