YECK  Artist-in-Residence PROGRAM

 The Yeck Artist-in-Residence (AiR) fellowship engages a local artist with museum guests, particularly families and children in DAI’s nationally renowned Lange Family Experiencenter (LFE) gallery. The program provides a paid opportunity for greater Dayton area artists to create an original, participatory art project related Stories in Cloth, a year-long exhibition about textile-based artworks. By designing and offering an interactive and engaging hands-on creative arts experience, the AiR supports families’ and children’s connection to museum spaces. Reporting to the Curator of Education, the AiR lasts approximately 4 months, or a total of approximately 180 hours. The first month of the 4-month residency is reserved for planning and mentorship from museum staff, with the remaining 3 to be actively working in the LFE.

Artists will receive access to the Dayton Art Institute spaces and staff, guidance and mentorship from Curatorial and Education departments, the opportunity to create a collaborative public art installation, approximately 100 sq. ft. of working space, up to a $12,000 stipend and up to an additional $5,000 for materials and supplies.

To learn more about the residency, including artist responsibilities and full proposal requirements, please click here to download the full information packet.

Apply now for the 2022-2023 Yeck Artist in Residence!

Ready to apply? Visit the DAI employment page or click here.

Questions? Contact Curator of Education, Casey Goldman-Davis at cgoldman-davis@daytonart.org