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.

Residency Structure:

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.

What’s included:

• 5 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

This Residency is for Artists who are:

• 18 years or older in the greater Philadelphia area
• Beginning their artistic journey
• Looking for a public platform to share their perspective and experience as an artist with disabilities
• Interested in working with a mentor to develop their craft