Wild Basin Creative Research Center Artist-in Residence 2027

The Artist in Residence (AIR) program offers professional artists in the Austin area an inspiring natural setting in which to explore different mediums and further their artistic development. The 227 acres of Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve are uniquely situated within Austin and reflect the city’s personality—at once wild and modern, natural and technologically advanced, protected and developing. Wild Basin hosts two artists per year: in spring and in fall. Artists of all disciplines in the greater Austin area are encouraged to apply. Artists are provided a small budget for materials, supplies, and equipment, a modest stipend, and access to work space within the Wild Basin Creative Research Center and the preserve’s trail system. The Wild Basin Artist in Residence will: Donate a piece created during or inspired by their residency to the Wild Basin permanent collection Present two workshops during the residency: one for adults and one for school-age children Work on premises at least one day per week Exhibit works created during the residency at the Wild Basin Visitor Gallery Be willing to be filmed, photographed or interviewed for Wild Basin promotional purposes Comply with all policies of Wild Basin while in residence. Artists are provided a small budget for materials, supplies, and equipment, a modest stipend, and access to work space within the Wild Basin Creative Research Center and the preserve’s trail system. Stipend of $600 paid at the end of the residency and a budget of $500 that is used toward the purchase of materials necessary to create and display their art and workshop offerings What's required Application Forms Cv