Residency for Artists with Disabilities

Deadline to Apply: November 21, 2025

Main Line Art Center’s Residency for Artists with Disabilities provides local, emerging artists with space to work, mentorship, resources to create original artwork, and a public space to exhibit their artwork.

Residents work with a Teaching Artist Mentor to target artistic goals and have the opportunity to be a guest artist in our classes. Resident exhibitions will be held in the Center’s Welcome Gallery. Residents will also create a piece of art for the Center’s permanent collection at the culmination of their residency.

• 3-month residency
• Space in our studios to work
• Culminating exhibition
• $2,000 resident stipend
• All supplies provided
• Mentorship from a Teaching Artist
• Guest artist opportunities in the Center’s classes

Residency Dates:

• Residency 1: January 2026-March 2026
  • Residency 1 Exhibition: April 6-June 6

This Residency is for:

• Artists18 years or older that can reliably commute to the Art Center, preferred if located within 5-8 miles of the Art Center
• Artists beginning their artistic journey
• Artists looking for a public platform to share their perspective and experience as an artist with disabilities
• Artists interested in working with a mentor to develop their craft