AiR Application Process

Join us to learn more about Arts Mission Oak Cliff and our Artist-in Residence (AiR) program!

Get a step-by-step walkthrough of the application process, including important deadlines, submission requirements, and selection criteria. Feel confident in your application and increase your chances of becoming the next AiR.

Register below to attend our upcoming info sessions:

July 27 | 6:30pm-7:30pm | In-Person

Aug 10 | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Virtual

Aug 23 | 12pm-1pm | In-Person

Application Timeline:

Application Open: 8/03 - 9/07 

Application Review: 9/10 - 9/28

Interviews: 10/05 - 10/05

Decision Notices Sent: 10/16

 
application pdf
apply here!

AiR: Sanctuary

 

Spring Cohort: December 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027

  • Community Offerings: Jan. 23 & Feb. 6, 2027

  • Informal Showing: Mar. 1-17, 2027

  • Sanctuary Shows: Mar. 26-27, 2027

Summer Cohort: April 1 - July 31, 2027

  • Community Offerings: May 15 & Jun. 12, 2027

  • Informal Showing: Jun. 28 - July 14, 2027

  • Sanctuary Shows: July 23-24, 2027

Winter Cohort: August 1 - November 30, 2027

  • Community Offerings: Sept. 18 & Oct. 9, 2027

  • Informal Showing: Oct. 18 - Nov. 3, 2027

  • Sanctuary Shows: Nov. 12-13, 2027

AiR: Underground

 

Spring Cohort: December 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027

  • Community Offerings: Jan. 24 & Feb. 7, 2027

  • Opening Reception: Mar. 11, 2027

  • Exhibition: Mar. 11-25, 2027

Summer Cohort: April 1 - July 31, 2027

  • Community Offerings: May 16 & Jun. 13, 2027

  • Opening Reception: July 9, 2027

  • Exhibition: July 9-23, 2027

Winter Cohort: August 1 - November 30, 2027

  • Community Offerings: Sept. 19 & Oct. 10, 2027

  • Opening Reception: Nov. 4, 2027

  • Exhibition: Nov. 4-18, 2027