CAC Artist in Residence Call 2026-2027

Description

Cultural Arts Center Artist in Residence 2026-27 
About the Cultural Arts Center
The Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center (CAC) is central Ohio's premier visual arts center, offering adult art classes, exhibitions, workshops, lectures, tours, special events and gift shop. The CAC is a hub of artistic activity and inspiration in Columbus, with two exhibition spaces for artists and students to display work throughout the year. The Main Gallery at the Priscilla R Tyson Cultural Arts Center (PRTCAC) is one of the finest exhibition spaces in central Ohio, encompassing over 3200 sq. ft. of display space.About the Artist in Residence (AiR) ProgramThe AiR program focuses on three main pillars: NATURE, WELLNESS, and CREATIVITY. Proposed projects by applicants who focus on one or more of these 3 pillars will be considered for funding. Diversity and Inclusion is a core focus of the City of Columbus and the Cultural Arts Center.
Please familiarize yourself with the Artist Residence program by looking over our handbook and guidelines before completing your application:AiR GuidelinesApplications require 10 high-resolution images of different pieces, showing a cohesive body of work. Applications without 10 images may be considered incomplete. 

Important Dates:
Residency #1: August 31-Dec 20, 2026
Residency #2: Feb 22-June 19, 2027
Call for both residencies:   
Opens:  May 27, 2026 – 9:00 am         Closes: June 27, 2026 – 11:59 pm
Announcements: August 3, 2026
For questions regarding the proposal process please contact: 
Tom Baillieul, Main Gallery Coordinator - tabaillieul@columbus.gov orLori Aumiller, Assistant Arts Administrator -  laaumiller@columbus.gov