Artist-in-Residence Program
About The Umbrella Arts Artist-in-Residence Program
The Umbrella Arts Center, in Concord MA, seeks applicants for its 2026/27 Artist-in-Residence (AiR) Program. Active artists looking to join a vibrant arts community in Greater Boston and further their careers are encouraged to apply.
The Umbrella’s AiR program brings together a cohort of artists participating in The Umbrella’s residency programs in Visual Arts, Education, and Performing Arts. The cohort is encouraged to support each other and their projects throughout the year, and The Umbrella will provide professional development and networking opportunities. For the 2026/27 season, The Umbrella seeks up to eight (8) emerging artists for the cohort, including:
- up to four (4) Visual Arts AiR
- one (1) Ceramics Arts AiR
- two (2) Performing Arts AiR
- one (1) Arts Education AiR
The AiR program is for emerging artists. We define an “emerging artist” as someone who, within approximately the last five years, has either:
- Completed an advanced degree program (such as an MFA)
- Become an early career artist
- Defines themselves as an emerging artist for reasons they will articulate in their application
Please review the program-specific following calls from each department to learn more about residency awards, requirements, timeline, and more.
Artist-in-Residence Opportunities
2026/27 Visual Arts AiR
2026/27 Ceramics Arts AiR
2026/27 Performing Arts AiR
2026/27 Arts Education AiR
