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Accepting applications through 12/3/25
Introduction
Housed within the Beard and Weil Galleries in the Watson Arts Building on Wheaton College’s campus in Norton, MA, the residency supports the artistic development of professional artists while advancing creative and artistic excellence within the Wheaton community. The Galleries provide access to Wheaton’s unique artistic, intellectual, and institutional resources to support the artist in the conception and development of a body of work while in residence.
For many artists, dedicated time and space to create work is difficult to come by. Whether it is finding an affordable studio or having the financial means to dedicate time to researching, creating, iterating and experimenting outside of the pressure to produce a finished product. This program will offer exactly that to artists who are at a point where they need this type of support. The residents bring new voices to Wheaton outside of a student teacher relationship. These artists will be on campus working and sharing their process in an open, generous, transparent way. We hope for spontaneous conversations, thoughtful collaboration and fruitful discovery in whatever form it takes.
About the residency and how to apply
The Beard and Weil Galleries at Wheaton College in Norton, MA is seeking applications for its biannual artist residency in Winter 2026. The residency plays an important role in bringing contemporary art to the Wheaton community while supporting the development of new work by contemporary artists.
The residency is 4 weeks, approximately, January 16-February 14, 2026, when the artist is given space and time to experiment, explore, and make work. The residency does not include accommodation, so we encourage local and regional artists to apply.
For the duration of the residency, the Beard and Weil Galleries will become an art studio. Two artists will have 24 hr/7 day a week access to the space. Artists are expected to use the space regularly and be present for weekly open studio hours.
The artist will share:
their work with the Wheaton community and general public through select open studio hours.
a public engagement component in the format of a workshop, talk, or other public project.
The public engagement component and dates and time of open studio hours will be determined between the artist and the Beard and Weil Galleries within 30 days of residency confirmation.
The artist will receive:
studio space in the Beard and Weil Galleries
a stipend of $1,400
a budget of up to $400 for materials
access to resources at Wheaton, including but not limited to professional support of gallery director and access to the Madeleine Clark Wallace Library
access to project-specific facilities and tools (as determined in consultation with the gallery director) based on need, availability, and demonstrated competency with tools and facilities.
Applications are due December 3, 2025.
Please direct any questions to: Elizabeth Hoy, Director of Beard and Weil Galleries (bwgalleries@wheatoncollege.edu).
How to apply
CV or narrative biography
Artist statement (300 word maximum)
Work sample 5-10 images/videos (uploads or links)
Project proposal: a description of what you intend to do or make during this residency. What do you intend to accomplish? How will you schedule your time? Does your project have a theme? How do you anticipate using the space? Also include what you would like to propose as a public engagement project.
Contact information for two professional references
APPLY HERE
Accepting applications through 12/3/25
PAST RESIDENTS
ADJUA GARGI NZINGA GREAVES & BLÁITHÍN HADDAD
August 30–October 14, 2023
The Beard and Weil Galleries welcomed Bláithín Haddad and Adjua Gargi Nzinga Greaves as our inaugural artists in residence in 2023. As part of their simultaneous six-week long residencies at the Beard and Weil Galleries, Haddad and Greaves will developed new work, visited with classes, held open studio hours, collaborated with each other and across academic fields, and held a Lego printmaking workshop.