We’re accepting applications for the 2026 Artist in Residence!
Glen Foerd’s applications for the 2026 Artist in Residence Program are open through November 16th, 2025.
About the 2026 Residency Program
Glen Foerd will be accepting one Philadelphia-based artist or collective for the 2026 Residency Program. The selected artist(s) will devise a series of four creative community interactions that lead to a culminating art installation in the “Gold Room”, a spacious, semi-furnished room overlooking a scenic stretch of the Delaware River, on the second floor of the mansion opening in Fall, 2026. The selected artist(s) will receive a $3,000 stipend to fund materials, time, and any other costs associated with community interactions and the installation.
Community interactions must be free to attend and may include, but are not limited to, hands-on workshops, open studio demonstrations, storytelling facilitation, film screenings, and performance. Residents will have access to on-site shared workspace in the Carriage House for the duration of the residency period. Please review the linked images and terms below.
This residency is a collaboration. Glen Foerd recognizes that every artist works differently and may face different barriers. If you have an exciting idea but are unsure how it fits the constraints of our site or program, please reach out and we would be happy to discuss. Attending an Open House or Information Session (dates below), or visiting during weekend Open Hours, can be a helpful step to think through ideas and possibilities within this unique site.
What is Expected
The Residency is a year-long partnership between Glen Foerd and the selected artist(s). The artist is responsible for communicating regularly with Glen Foerd staff to ensure that timelines are adhered to and necessary support can be provided. Glen Foerd staff will provide logistical support for marketing, staffing and scheduling community programs throughout the residency and for the installation of artwork.
The selected artist(s) will receive a $3,000 stipend to use as they see fit to fund their project. The first installment is paid upon acceptance of the residency, the second installment is paid in early summer 2026 upon approval of final exhibition plan, and the third installment is paid upon completion of the final exhibition. The artist(s) must be able to provide a W9 to receive stipend payments.
Glen Foerd’s historic buildings and natural landscapes are protected and cannot be altered or harmed. Artists must work within these preservation guidelines, avoiding harmful materials and ensuring all installations are temporary, reversible, and do not impact historic structures. Adverse effects on the natural environment or waterways will not be permitted. Activities like drilling, painting murals on historic buildings, installing permanent signage, or hosting large-scale events are strictly prohibited.
Program Dates
Application Period: October 8th to November 16th, 2025
Open House Information Sessions:
Thursday, 10/23 at 6pm – Virtual Artist Residency Info Session (Register)
Monday, 10/27 at 6pm – Artist Residency Main House Tour (Register)
Sunday, 11/9 at 11am – Artist Residency Main House Tour (Register)
Decision and Notification Period: January, 2026
Residency Period: January to November 2026 (Installation can remain on display through Spring 2027)
Opening: November 2026
Access to Space
Artists may schedule appointments with Glen Foerd staff to view the material collection and archives within the mansion.
The selected artist(s) will also have access to a designated workspace within the Carriage House. Please note that the Carriage House is a shared space used for environmental, boating and other public programming. While using the designated workspace, selected artists must ensure that their work does not inhibit Glen Foerd staff and volunteers from using the Carriage House. Artists must inform Glen Foerd staff of the specific hours they plan to be in the space.
The space can be used for storage and production of artwork. It is on the ground level of the Carriage House. The Carriage House is not equipped with plumbing or heat, but there is electricity. There is an outdoor spigot, which is available between April and November, and a porta-potty, which is usable year-round.
Successful proposals will:
Have an original, relevant and specific area of inquiry that is rooted in the context of the site.
Outline a general concept for community interactions.
Clearly communicate how the series of community interactions and the final exhibition inform one another.
Demonstrate the feasibility of the project and the artistic excellence of the artist(s) through examples of relevant past work.
We encourage all artists to look at past AIR projects on the Glen Foerd website for examples of successful artworks. Please consider visiting Glen Foerd to spend time with our collections, architecture, and grounds.
Much of the history of the site is outlined in the 2014 Cultural Landscape Inventory.
Application materials:
Contact information
Artist bio (250 words)
Resume or CV
Project Proposal / Statement of Intent (500 words)
Portfolio of 5 work samples with descriptions
Please keep audio and video submissions to a combined time limit of 10 minutes or less and text submissions to a combined limit of 5 pages or less.
Recommendation letter (optional)
This is optional but encouraged. Consider asking a friend or collaborator to provide a testament to your work ethic, collaboration style, and commitment to your practice.
Submitting an application
Deadline to apply: November 16, 2025, at 11:59pm.
Applicants will be notified of results by mid-January 2026.
The application fee is $10. If the application fee presents a financial barrier, it can be waived upon request.
For any questions, please reach out to Isabel Brown, Arts & Culture Program Officer at isabel@glenfoerd.org