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Applications are FREE through September 28, 2026. Applications will be $20 starting September 29 until the Open Call closes on October 15, 2026 at 11:59PM EST.

Got questions about the open call? Check out a recording of our free virtual info session where we go through details about our programs and the application process.

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We are currently accepting applications. To apply, please read through these Terms and Conditions and then fill out the form below. View submission requirements.

Legal Name(Required)

A legal name is the name that appears on official government documents and forms of identification.

Preferred Name

A preferred name is a self-chosen personal and/or professional name used instead of a legal name.

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Same

Same as legal name

Pronouns(Required)

Ex. they/them, she/her, he/him.

Email(Required)

Please know that by applying you will automatically be added to the Casey Droege Cultural Productions (CDCP) mailing list. You can opt out at any point.

Phone(Required)

Address(Required)

Pedantic is only available to creatives living outside of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh-based creatives are not eligible to apply and are encouraged to visit the Get Involved page to learn more and connect.

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Role(Required)

We know we’re often multi-disciplinarians, but choose the role that you would feel comfortable in for the duration of the residency.

Select which residency term(s) you are applying for(Required)

Note: you can apply for as many as you like but will only be invited to one

Pedantic Arts Residency: Summer 2027 Term: June 5 - July 2, 2027 (arrival on June 4, departure on July 3)

Pedantic Arts Residency: Fall 2027 Term: October 2 - 29, 2027 (arrival on October 1, departure on October 30)

Pedantic Research Grant: 1-2 week periods between February 15 - May 15, or between July 15 - September 15 (TBC with Pedantic staff)

Research Grant Preferred Dates

Pedantic Research Grant runs for 2 weeks scheduled between mid-July through mid-October. Please share your preferred 2-week window for participating.

Have you applied to Pedantic before?

Yes, I have

No, I have not

How did you learn about the Pedantic program?

Please tell us how you learned about Pedantic

Great! we'll reference the previously-submitted materials we have on file. Please click the Submit Application button below to reapply.

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Brief Bio(Required)

Suggested length: 100-300 words

Description of Practice(Required)

Suggested length: 100-300 words

Letter of Interest(Required)

Please describe why you are interested in participating in Pedantic. Include how it would support your practice and in what ways Pittsburgh is a place of interest to you (this could be general points of curiosity or names of specific people, organizations, histories, etc. that you want to engage with). Suggested length: 300-600 words

References(Required)

Please list two names with email addresses

Name

Website

Include http:// or https:// prefix

Social Media Handles

Instagram, Facebook, Twitter

Social Media Network

URL

CV(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB.

Examples of your work(Required)

View submission requirements

Accepted file types: pdf, zip, Max. file size: 1,000 MB.

For art objects PDF should include 5–10 high-res images (JPEGs, 300dpi at 3000x3000 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 organizer applicants PDF should include 5–10 high-res images (JPEGs, 300dpi at 3000x3000 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).

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Terms & Conditions(Required)

I have read the Pedantic Arts Residency Terms & Conditions

Only fully and accurately completed applications will be considered.
Selected participants will be notified after the applications have been reviewed.
Please email info@pedanticarts.org with any questions.

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