mlk days 2027- community arts project, residency

Artists are invited to submit a community arts project proposal inspired by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., his life, his vision, his work. The project coincides with our annual MLK Days program, January 16-18, 2027, and may remain on display through February. The project may result in a short or long-term installation to be exhibited in the sculpture garden or one of the galleries. Artist will also be featured in a solo exhibition in the Main Gallery or our outside grounds where appropriate. Solo shows typically run from MLK weekend through February. These details will be agreed upon at time of acceptance.

****Artist must be willing to engage with visitors during all three days of the program, January 16-18, 2027. Residency length: minimum 3 days, up to 1 week.

Annmarie’s residency program provides an opportunity for visual, musical, and literary artists to design and produce a community arts project. The community art project should be adaptable for all ages and skill levels, and should be inspired by a) your artwork and processes, and b) the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The resulting display will hang among your solo show, so keep that in mind when planning both the project and your solo art show. Artists are encouraged, but not required, to make use of materials from the artLAB, our creative reuse center, incorporating recycled or repurposed materials into projects. For the MLK Days program, artists will also have access to the galleries, a private studio space, the clay studio, and the 30-acre sculpture garden, as needed.