THE APPLICATION FOR THE 2026

PENUMBRA WORKSPACE PROGRAM will be live March 1st

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About the Workspace Program

The Penumbra Workspace Program benefits emerging artists with access to time, facilities, critical and technical support, and honoraria. The extension of the program ranges from six to eight weeks depending on the time requested by the selected artists. Participants have liberal access to the workspace facilities. They are expected to use their time to pursue their own projects: researching, photographing, scanning, printing, working on an exhibition or editing a book.

HOW TO APPLY

Before applying, please read carefully the description, eligibility, benefits, application and selection process. It is highly recommended to email in advance of the deadline with any questions you may have. A preview of the application is as follows:

  • Name and Last name

  • Date of Birth

  • Gender (optional)

  • Ethnicity (optional)

  • Phone number, e-mail and mailing address

  • Artist Statement. (Please write about the work you are submitting. Be as clear as possible. Up to 600 words).

  • 20 images up to 10MB each, individual JPG files only.

  • Letter of Intent. (Describe your plans during the residency. Be specific. Up to 600 words. Upload a PDF file).

  • Website and social media (if you have one).

  • Artistic Resume or CV (PDF)

  • Application Fee: FREE 

  • *Applications are accepted via Picter. Please click here to apply.

    *The application consists of 10 - 20 work samples of a cohesive body of work, a detailed proposal, artist statement, and resume.

    *The application is FREE.

    *Submissions are reviewed once a year by a rotating panel of arts professionals suggested by Penumbra Workspace Program Advisory Board and the Director of Programs that will decide based on supplied materials and feasibility of the applicant’s proposal.

    *Applicants may use any photographic process, including cross and transdisciplinary approaches.

    *Artists must be US-based and can not be enrolled in a matriculating, academic program (undergraduate or graduate) during the time of their residency. However, current students who graduate before the start date of their residency may apply.

    *The Letter of Intent is a space for the applicant to describe how they intend utilize the residency time and facilities for their own practice and projects. Do not include ideas for workshops, talks, or exhibitions desired to be done in conjunction with Penumbra.

    *Please carefully read the instructions in the application form. Applications that are incomplete or do not conform to the requirements will not be considered.

  • *Residents receive an honorarium and liberal access to the B&W labs, digital tools, alternative processes darkroom and shooting studios at Penumbra Foundation.

    *For a comprehensive description of our Facilities and Equipemt, please click here.

    *Housing, travel and other expenses are the sole responsibility of the artist.

    *Residency durations are from six weeks to eight weeks, beginning in July and concluding in Dec.

    *Residents receive a one-year Individual membership at Penumbra Foundation with full benefits.

    *Special discounts at LTI Professional Lab Services.

    *Free admission to all public programs and workshops at Penumbra.

    *Residents are encouraged to engage the community through the development a workshop, talk, open studio, or exhibition. These activities are done in coordination with, and at the discretion of, the Director and staff.

  • *Residents are required to contribute an edition of finished work, as selected by the artist and Penumbra Director of Programs to be collected and/or sold to contribute to the future of the program.

For all other application or program questions email:
Lisa di Donato lisa@penumbrafoundation.org