artist residency
The Arts Center of Moultrie invites applications for our new short term Artist in Residence program that is funded through an NEA Arts Projects Grant. This opportunity is designed to bring exceptional and diverse visual artists to our rural community, providing them with the resources needed to create and share their work while engaging with our residents.
Our program aims to:
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Introduce high-quality, diverse visual artists and art forms to our community.
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Allow guests to experience new and unique art that they might not otherwise encounter.
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Organize special events targeting specific groups, such as middle and high school art students, after-school programs, senior adults, and more.
Are you interested in applying for our 2026/2027 Artist in Residency program? Click the link below to learn more and to apply!
We eagerly anticipate reviewing all applications! If you have any questions, please reach out to curator@moultriearts.org.
frequently asked questions
Who can apply?
Any artist with a minimum of three years as an emerging or professional visual artist in your field. Must not be a resident of Colquitt County, Georgia.
What types of facilities are available?
The Arts Center is housed in the historic, 98-year-old 40,000 square foot Moultrie High School building, and has offered arts education to the community for over 40 years. The facility boasts of four galleries providing a variety of permanent and rotating art exhibits throughout the year. The large art studio provides space for after-school classes, workshops, and summer camps, as well as a ceramic studio, and kiln room. Additionally, two small studios offer space for art classes and stained glass. The facility also boasts four individual practice rooms for private music lessons in voice, violin, guitar, piano, and percussion, as well as a newly renovated dance studio for instruction in ballet, tap, and jazz. The Arts Center also has a ballroom, a boardroom, meeting rooms, and a beautiful outdoor sculpture garden.
Where can I find more information about facilities and equipment?
Please reach out to curator@moultriearts.org for a more detailed description of the facilities and equipment available at The Arts Center of Moultrie.
How long is the residency?
This is a short-term residency, ranging from 1-4 weeks.
Does The Arts Center provide lodging?
No. However, the artist(s) in residence will receive a $2,000 weekly stipend to help cover lodging, meals, and supplies.
What is the NEA Arts Project Grant?
The NEA is committed to supporting excellent arts projects for the benefit of all Americans. Activities funded through Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) enable Americans throughout the nation to experience the arts, foster and celebrate America’s artistic heritage and cultural legacy, and benefit from arts education at all stages of life. The NEA also supports arts and health programs, including creative arts therapies, that advance the well-being of people and communities.
