ABOUT THE PROGRAM
PF STUDIOS is more than just a studio. It is a living affirmation to the power of relationships, collaboration, and shared vision. Resources, time and support cultivate a community where artists can reciprocate each other's growth, share opportunities, and expand what is possible.
CULTURE
A safe and supportive culture for the development of new ideas, aesthetics, and artistic approaches is key to this intersectional space.
All PF Studios artists are invited to express and realize their artistic practices in a way that makes sense to their cultural context and personal goals, rather than being expected to adjust to a structured program model.
As we continue to learn and make new relationships, the program changes and evolves at a pace that is healthy and sustainable.
DISCIPLINES
The studios are multi-disciplinary, in an open interpretation of art and artists.
The program is best suited to (but is not limited to) artists who work in Drawing, Painting, Collage/Mixed Media, Photography, Digital Media, Textiles, Design, Fashion, Public Art, Sculpture, and Installation.
Artists who are self-taught and artists who are traditionally educated are equally valued.
WHO IS IT FOR?
PF Studios is an intentional space centering BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) artists and cultural producers.In an inclusive approach to reducing barriers, we encourage artists who also have lived experiences of marginalized identities in the art world to apply such as — women, queer, trans, and non-binary artists. We acknowledge these identities and experiences as intersectional and layered.
INCUBATOR RESIDENCY | #400
The Incubator Residency is reserved for 8 early-career artists under age 30 who have not previously had access to a professional studio workspace.
Incubator Residency artists commit to at least one year, but their time in studio #400 is flexible, up to two years.
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Early Career Artists with less than 10 years of experience
Age 30 years old or younger
Application submitted at the annual deadline — including submission of at least 3-5 work samples.
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Artists are chosen each Spring through an open call application and selection panel process.
THE INCUBATOR RESIDENCY APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN. APPLY THROUGH MAY 12.
COMMUNITY STUDIOS | #285 #306 #471
The goal of our expanded PF Community Studios is to advocate for historically excluded artists’ presence and work in the Northrup King Building, assist artists who have experienced economic barriers to access studio space, and honor the impact of having a supportive studio community to build within.
Artists in #285, #306, and #471 are emerging artists, with a few years of experience as practicing artists.
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The PF Community Studios applications are always open and reviewed on a quarterly basis.
The number of available spaces open in PF Community Studios fluctuate year to year.
Artists who have completed the Incubator Residency are prioritized for PF Community Studios (no application needed).
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PF Community Studios applications are received on a rolling basis, and reviewed quarterly by the PF Studios team.
Applicants will receive an email confirmation that their materials have been received, and any acceptance is contingent on an interview.
Due to limited studio spaces available, not all applicants can be accepted. Generally, the wait for a studio and spot in the program is 3-6 after acceptance, and there is an active waitlist.
THE COMMUNITY STUDIOS APPLICATION IS ROLLING. APPLY HERE.
