For the Fall 2023 season, Merrymeeting will be launching an inaugural artist-in-residence program for Maine artists. In fact, we will be launching two residencies this Fall; one based out of Topsham/Bowdoinham and the other based out of the Bath/Wiscasset region. As our arts community has expanded over the last few years, we have recognized the need to support Maine artists in a more direct way. Maine artists and the local arts communities we serve are the backbone of our cultural footprint. The more we promote them, by developing opportunities to showcase their work, the stronger our communities will be for it.

Eligibility: Any visual artist living and working in Maine may apply. All types of studio practices are welcome. Current students in accredited post-secondary fine art programs are ineligible to apply.

AIR Artist Commitments:

• Artist Talk (one night) in the 1st week of residency
• Public Engagement Activity (one night) in the 2nd week of residency
• Culminating Project (solo show) in the 4th week of residency
• One-time donation of one piece from solo show to Merrymeeting

• Artist Stipend: $1,000.00 (check issued week after solo show)
• Materials Stipend: Up to $200.00 (via reimbursement)
• Marketing Budget: $150.00 (used by Merrymeeting)
• Studio Space: Either in Topsham or Bath depending on residency location

FMI: Contact Jose Rodriguez Jr. at rodriguezj@link75.org

The AIR 2023 program is closed. Please check back here in the Spring of 2024 for details about the AIR 2024 application process. Thank you for your interest!