Monument Lab is hosting the second year of its artist residency program for Philadelphia public artists. Through the theme of “exchange,” our goal is to support emerging public artists to evolve their practice and prepare for future large-scale monument commission opportunities while building stronger relationships within and across the city’s neighborhoods.

Artists-in-residence in their early-to-mid career are encouraged to experiment with monumental materials and methods, foster relationships across Philadelphia neighborhoods, build out their portfolios with an exhibition, and join Monument Lab’s growing community of local, national, and transnational monument changemakers. Through this residency, Monument Lab seeks to contribute to the ecosystem of emerging monument changemakers and support emerging artists in growing their practice through place-based relationships.

Website: Residency Format

Two Philadelphia emerging public artists will be selected to create prototype projects that will be exhibited at the end of the year-long residency.

• $10,000 artist stipend to explore creative outlets and support experimental and engaged monumental practices.
• $20,000 production budget to create a prototype project, engage in methods of exchange with neighborhood-based organizations, and prepare for future larger scale commissions.
• Up to $7,500 in support for neighborhood-based partners and programming
• Mentorship and wrap-around support from Monument Lab and a network of advisors.
• Field trip(s) to Monument Lab fabricators and artistic partners.
• Invitations to exclusive Monument Lab workshops, programs, and convenings throughout the residency term.
• Closing Exhibition of prototype projects in Philadelphia neighborhoods, organized by Monument Lab.

Key Dates

• Applications Open | July 24, 2024
• Webinar Info Session | Tuesday, August 13, 2024 6:00 pm ET
• Application Closes | September 16, 2024 5:00 pm ET
• Artist Residency 2024 Cohort Selected and Notified | Late November

How to Apply

Please review the Residency Brief and complete the online application by Tuesday, September 16, 2024. All file attachments must be in the specified formats to be considered and include the following:

• CV / Resume (pdf format)
• Up to three (3) work samples (pdf, jpg)