AIR program details

The Kimball Arts Center Artists in Residence program is a platform for both emerging and established Chicago artists to exhibit, sell and produce new works within our multidisciplinary building. AIR fosters collaboration, resource sharing and accessible art collecting amongst the creative community of Chicago.

FALL 2026 SUBMISSIONS OPEN

The Artists in Residence program at the Kimball Arts Center is for any emerging or established artist based in Chicago looking to expand their creative network, production resources and exhibition experience within the city.
As a young and largely collaborative residency, we encourage artists who are committed to collective learning, sharing and growing to apply!
We accept any exhibition ready work that can be displayed within the public hallways of the building.
We accept up to 3 artists at a time.
(Cover photo by Sierra Severson )

- Public Exhibition Space to show and sell work
- Shared Studio Space to create new work and host studio visits
- Public Event & Workshop Opportunities
- Production of Archival Prints of Artists work in our AIR Print Shop
- KAC Community Studio Visits
- Opening Reception / Optional Artist Talk
- $250 Stipend
- Complimentary artist portraits with photographer, Clayton Hauck.
(Cover photo by Miguel Limón)