City of North Charleston seeking visual artists for 2026 residencies

Program revamped for 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, February 11, 2026; 11:59 p.m. ET

The North Charleston Cultural Arts Department is now seeking visual artists for its artist-in-residence (AIR) program for 2026.

The program was revised to a project-based initiative that consists of 2-week- to 6-week-long sessions. Visual artists will be selected to utilize the AIR Studio located within the Park Circle Community Building (PCCB) to start, continue, or complete a project or series. The AIR Studio at PCCB is a 270-sq. ft. space where artists can work freely while sharing their art and artistic practice with the community.

Visual artists age 25+ based in Charleston, Dorchester, or Berkeley counties working in any medium that can be managed safely in the studio and that would benefit from creating work in a community-centered space are welcome to apply. Go here for the application. Selections for the first half of 2026 will be made from this round of applications. Deadline to apply is Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

There is no fee to apply. In addition to answering a series of questions and agreeing to terms/conditions, artists will be asked to upload a minimum of five quality images of their work and/or proposed project along with a current CV. Artists in need of assistance with the application process may contact the Cultural Arts Department to schedule a one-on-one meeting, which can be conducted over the phone or in person.

For more information about the AIR Program or the department’s other programs, exhibits, and events, visit the website, email culturalarts@northcharleston.org, or call 843.740.5854.