10 Jul 2026

Residency LCAR A-I-R Program

Henry Luce III Center for the Arts and Religion –  Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Henry Luce III Center for Arts and Religion

Opportunity Description

U.S. National Deadline: Ongoing –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.

The particular structure of our A-I-R program as well as the diversity of artists and mediums represented is unique in the country, and possibly the world. Here, artists are given the opportunity to create in an environment rich in theological understanding, open to the diverse languages of the senses, and committed to collaboration between artists, scholars, and students.

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

Residencies: 2 weeks minimum – 1 year maximum.

BENEFITS

  • Shared A-I-R studio space (38′ × 32′).
  • 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/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.

APPLY ONLINE – No Application Fee
Application Requirements:

  1. Resume or Artist CV
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Artist Statement
  4. Portfolio

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 seeks to integrate the arts into theological education, and consequently into the life of the church. The particular structure of our A-I-R program as well as the diversity of artists and mediums represented is unique in the country, and possibly the world. Here, artists are given the opportunity to create in an environment rich in theological understanding, open to the diverse languages of the senses, and committed to collaboration between artists, scholars, and students.

Henry Luce III Center for Arts and Religion
Wesley Theological Seminary
4500 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016
t: 202.885.8637

Opportunity Categories: + Curatorial and + Open to Multi-Media. Opportunity Types: Residency. Opportunity Tags: Below $25 Entry/Application Fee, Ongoing and Recurring Deadlines, and Open to U.S. Artists Only. Benefits: *No Participation Fee, Education, Housing Support, In-Kind Benefit, and Stipend.

Opportunity expires in 234 days.

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