Pedantic Arts Residency (Pedantic) re-embraces the significant impact that education, study, and structured contemplation can have on artistic output by emphasizing the art world tradition of interconnecting creators, organizers, and critics. Pedantic is an opportunity for exchange and inspiration between 3 such creatives who practice visual art, curating, and writing. It is a unique invitation to open greater and more cross-disciplinary dialogue within the arts where each singular, definitive role becomes part of a collective, exploratory experience.
The Pedantic Arts Residency…
Runs for a period of four weeks.
Occurs two times a year during the months of January and June.
Is located on Penn Avenue in the midst of one of Pittsburgh’s largest and most bustling art hubs.
Assigns each resident a Pittsburgh-based guide working in a similar field who will help connect the resident to relevant activities, resources, and local professional contacts.
Does not require a final deliverable. Pedantic prioritizes immersion over production.
Is only available to creatives living outside of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh-based creatives are not eligible to apply and are encouraged to visit the “Get Involved” page to learn more and connect.
Sessions:
Pedantic Arts Residency: Summer 2027 Term: June 5 - July 2, 2027 (arrival on June 4, departure on July 3)
Pedantic Arts Residency: Fall 2027 Term: October 2 - 29, 2027 (arrival on October 1, departure on October 30)
Applications are FREE through September 28, 2026. Applications will be $20 starting September 29 until the Open Call closes on October 15, 2026 at 11:59PM EST.