LCAR A-I-R Program

ArtDeadline.Com; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 10,155 - 12,164; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend ($1k+)

Resources access

DC proximity

Ecumenical community

On-campus housing

Course audit

Job summary

Wesley Theological Seminary invites artists to join the Henry Luce III Center for the Arts and Religion Artist-In-Residence (A-I-R) program. The residency supports theological education through arts, with on-campus resources and an ecumenical community near Washington, DC.

Residencies range from 2 weeks to 1 year, with rolling deadlines. Stipend starts at $1,000 and on-campus housing may be available for out-of-state artists.

Responsibilities

• Minimum of 15 hours per week studio presence (outside of teaching).
• Opportunity to mentor up to 15 students for one academic credit (30 hours class time).
• Participate in collaboration, critique, and informal instruction.
• Share work via chapel, exhibitions, workshops, or performances.

Job description

Overview

The Henry Luce III Center for the Arts and Religion (LCAR) Artist‑In‑Residence (A‑I‑R) Program seeks to integrate the arts into theological education and, consequently, into the life of the church. Artists are given the opportunity to create in an environment rich in theological understanding, open to diverse languages of the senses, and committed to collaboration with scholars and students.

Program Details

U.S. National Deadline: Ongoing.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; residencies are scheduled months to a year in advance.

Residency length: minimum 2 weeks – maximum 1 year.

Benefits

• Stipend starting at $1,000 depending on project scope and residency length.
• Access to academic and cultural resources, including forums, lectures, concerts, and library.
• Proximity to Washington, D.C. arts and cultural venues.
• Participation in the ecumenical community at Wesley, located near the National Cathedrals.
• On‑campus housing may be available for out‑of‑state artists, subject to availability.
• One course audit may be available to full‑semester A‑I‑R participants, subject to availability.

Expectations

• Minimum of 15 hours per week studio presence (outside of teaching).
• Opportunity to mentor up to 15 students for one academic credit (30 hours class time).
• Participate in collaboration, critique, and informal instruction.
• Share work via chapel, exhibitions, workshops, or performances.

Application Process

After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email. Following review of your materials, you may be invited to participate in an online interview.

Please note that, unfortunately, we are unable to process J‑1 visas for international artists at this time.

About

Wesley Theological Seminary serves future Christian leaders – aspiring ministers, professionals, and young people who yearn for a prophetic voice in the public square and who seek a theological foundation for a life of service and meaning.

The Henry Luce III Center for the Arts and Religion (LCAR) Artist‑In‑Residence (A‑I‑R) Program is housed within Wesley and offers the unique opportunity described above.