Multidisciplinary Residencies in Pittsburgh

BOOM Universe Residency

Pittsburgh, United States

BOOM Universe Residency at Alloy Studios by BOOM Concepts supports Black, Brown, Queer, and Femme artists with live/work housing, stipends, studio space, mentorship, and Pittsburgh art ecosystem connections. Quarterly program for creative entrepreneurs.

Bunker Projects

Pittsburgh, United States

Bunker Projects is a nonprofit artist residency and experimental gallery located in Pittsburgh, PA. Established in 2013, the residency aims to provide a dynamic and supportive environment for visual contemporary and multidisciplinary artists to develop new work, connect with peers, and engage with the local community. The program integrates studio production, public exhibition, and art publication, creating a vibrant cultural landscape. Residents are offered time and space for artistic development while being actively involved in the Bunker Projects community. The residency includes studio space, communal living arrangements, and opportunities for public engagement through open studios and community events. The residency is open to dedicated and self-motivated artists who are eager to be part of the Pittsburgh creative scene.

Mattress Factory

Pittsburgh, United States

The Mattress Factory is a contemporary art museum and international artist residency program in Pittsburgh's Northside, founded in 1977, where artists live and work on-site to create site-specific installations for solo exhibitions. It supports artists of any medium worldwide through open calls, providing honorarium, production budget, transportation, accommodation, per diem, and fabrication support during residencies that culminate in museum shows. Recent programs include artists like Marc Vilanova and Vivian Caccuri with stays extending up to a year or more.