Marfa Open AiR

Marfa Open AiR [Artist in Residence] was conceived as a way to allow the energy of the Open Festival to stay alive all year long. The goal of Open AiR is similar to that of the Open Festival, on a smaller and more individualized scale. Instead of focusing on creative collaboration between a group of artists, Open AiR allows one or two artists to fully explore and produce a specific project or idea with the support of Marfa Open House. Artists in Residency at the Open House will be given full access to our space, full use of our tools, materials and facilities to create and exhibit series of new works.

During a residency, we invite an artist to come to Marfa for 2-4 weeks where they’ll live in a private room in our main gallery space. While they’re here they’ll have access to the space and our facilities to create new work over the course of their stay. In addition to providing private, furnished accommodations, we may assist with supplies and materials needed to complete the project. Depending on the project and our calendar, there may be the option of exhibiting the work.

There are no hard and fast requirements in applying for a residency at Marfa Open. We don’t require any fees to submit or apply. Just be you.

Interested in becoming the next Artist in Residence? Submit a proposal. (We are currently not considering AiR proposals. Please check back at a later date.)