The Howard Hughes Corporation, in collaboration with the Howard County Arts Council, is seeking artists for the 2020 Merriweather District Artist-in-Residence (MD AIR) program in Downtown Columbia, MD. Up to four artists or teams will be selected from submitted entries and provided with a stipend of $12,000 each to spend six weeks, from May 18 – June 30, 2020, creating a work of art in a medium of their choosing:

Contemporary Art x Technology Artist (3 Artists):

The MD AIR program will select up to three artists who specifically produce work that integrate art, innovation and technology. The highest priority will be given to artists who work within this medium. 

Music x Technology Artist (1 Artist):

MD AIR has expanded the program in 2020 to include a new and 4th residency position that is sponsored by the Downtown Columbia Arts and Culture Commission (DCACC) and Soulful Symphony. The artist selected for this position will have studio space with the three artists, as well as, the opportunity for mentorship and collaboration with Darin Atwater, the Artist Director of DCACC and founder of Soulful Symphony.  

The deadline is January 28, 2020.  To apply go to:  https://hocoarts.submittable.com/submit/153028/merriweather-district-artist-in-residence-program-2020

The Call For Entry is available here:  https://www.hocoarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MD-AIR-Call-for-Entry-FINAL.pdf.

A list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) is available here:  https://www.hocoarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MD-AIR-FAQ-FINAL-2020.pdf.