pedantic is an opportunity for exchange and inspiration for creatives who practice visual art, curating, and writing.
For art objects PDF should include 5–10 high-res images (JPEGs, 300dpi at 3000×3000 max on either side) along with an image sheet detailing object titles, creation dates, medium descriptions, and dimensions.
For video or performance-based work PDF should include 3 links to video excerpts or documentation. We will watch up to 6 minutes of video.
For curator applicants PDF should include 5–10 high-res images (JPEGs, 300dpi at 3000×3000 max on either side) documenting one or multiple exhibition(s) or curatorial program(s), along with the exhibition or event title, descriptive text (i.e. proposal brief or introductory text), checklist of artists and/or objects included, as well as the venue name and year of each exhibition or program.
For writer applicants PDF should include writing sample texts with any related illustrations as well as mention of where each piece has been published, if applicable. We will read up to 10 pages of content total (examples do not have to be full texts).
Applicants must be 18 or older. Applicants must be non-Pittsburgh residents* at the time of application. Proof of Covid-19 vaccination and/or booster received within one-year of the residency start date will be required.
Residents will receive free furnished housing in a newly-constructed 3-bedroom apartment. Residency at the Pedantic apartment for the duration of the program dates is required. Residents will have access to private bedrooms, individual desks, shared bathrooms, full kitchen, living space, outdoor spaces, laundry, and street parking. One bedroom and bathroom are ADA-compliant, and there is an elevator. You can view floor plans and images of the building and apartment here.
Residents will receive a $2,000 stipend to cover cost of living expenses, half of which will be given upon arrival and half upon completion of the term.
Residents are responsible for their own travel to and from Pittsburgh.
Each resident’s program will include facilitated access to Pittsburgh’s creative community, professional development opportunities, tickets and passes to Pittsburgh institutions and events, and free time for individual pursuits and creative production.
Residents will be assigned to a Pittsburgh-based guide working in a similar field who will help create a schedule, offer suggestions for activities, and connect the resident to a network of local professional contacts. They will be in touch with residents both prior to and during the residency stay.
The duration of the residency is 4 weeks. Marketing and promotional materials will be handled by Pedantic, which will also aid in any public reception or program.
*Are you a Pittsburgh resident wanting to be involved in Pedantic Arts Residency? Please complete the get involved form to be added to our list of local creatives to involve in various capacities as part of our programming. Pittsburgh is defined as the counties considered part of the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington, and Westmoreland.
If you are interested in becoming involved with Pedantic Arts Residency, fill out the form below and we will be in touch as opportunities arise