Visiting Artist Teaching Fellowship In Residence

Visiting Artist Teaching Fellowship In Residence

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Aug 14, 2026

$8,900/year

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Department:

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type:

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Job Description:

We are pleased to announce a semester-long residential teaching fellowship in Washington, DC, open to practicing visual artists from all regions.

American University (AU) and Hamiltonian Artists invite applications for the newly established Visiting Artist Teaching Fellowship for the Spring 2027 semester (from January to May 2027). This fellowship is for practicing visual artists who are committed to artist mentorship and studio‑driven pedagogy. It offers fully funded housing, studio space, and a paid graduate‑level teaching appointment of ARTS 675 (Graduate Studio) in the MFA Studio Art Program at American University.

The MFA course will provide students with personalized studio guidance, critiques, and discussions with practicing artists allowing for extensive engagement with professionals in the field who can act as mentors. The Fellow will also participate in end‑of‑semester graduate critique reviews.

The fellowship provides opportunities to engage with Hamiltonian’s community of Fellows, including invitations to participate in core fellowship programming. Additionally, the fellow will have the opportunity to host a public event at Hamiltonian, such as an open studio.

The Fellowship offers comprehensive support:

• fully funded housing
• studio space
• paid graduate‑level teaching appointment of ARTS 675 (Graduate Studio) in the MFA Studio Art Program at American University.
• $5,900 teaching salary for a graduate course
• $2,000 residency honorarium
• $1,000 stipend for a public lecture and travel expenses
• Fully funded housing and studio provided by Hamiltonian Artists in Washington, DC.
• Opportunities to engage with Hamiltonian’s community of Fellows, including invitations to participate in core fellowship programming.
• Opportunity to host a public event at Hamiltonian, such as an open studio

Applicants should have an MFA or an anticipated MFA completion by January 15, 2027.

The priority Final date to receive applications is September 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

Free to Apply.

Please upload your Curriculum Vitae and Statement of Interest in the Resume/CV attachment section of the online application (PDF format required).

Complete CV highlighting exhibition history, teaching experience, awards, residencies, and relevant professional activities.

Statement of Interest

Detail your interest in the fellowship, your approach to artist mentorship and studio‑driven pedagogy, and how a semester in Washington, DC, aligns with your creative practice. Highlight experience with mentorship regarding studio guidance and critique.

Include 20 high‑resolution images of work with corresponding image details: title, year, medium, dimensions, and brief contextual notes where appropriate.

Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.

Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on‑site at the university.

Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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