The Henry Luce III Center for the Arts and Religion (LCAR) Artist-in-Residence program accepts applications from visual artists seeking to create within the community of Wesley Theological Seminary. Artists share space in a communal studio set in the seminary’s instructional building, working directly with students by leading practical art classes and community art projects. Teaching an Arts Practicum in the medium of the artist’s choosing is expected of all Artists-in-Residence. Opportunities for outreach to churches and the wider community are also available to resident artists.

In alternating years, a group show in the Dadian Gallery is organized to highlight the work of Artists-in-Residence. Artists also contribute one piece of work to the seminary as part of their residencies, providing a lasting contribution to our mission of making the arts an integral part of theological education. Artists have the option of taking one seminary class per semester in order to further explore the union between theology and the arts.

Artists are provided with an honorarium of $1,500.00 per semester to help cover their living expenses. A one-bedroom apartment on campus is provided for artists living outside of the greater Washington, DC and Baltimore region. Residencies can be for one calendar year, one academic year, or one semester, depending of the needs of the program and the availability of artists under consideration. Please be aware that we schedule our artists one to two years in advance.

We are currently accepting applications for the 2018-2019 academic year.

The annual application deadline is May 15.

For an application and additional information Download PDF

We regret that at this time, we are unable to process J-1 visas for international artists.

Our upcoming Artists-in-Residence:

Fall 2016/Spring 2017
Sara Caporaletti - Print Making
Catherine Kapikian - Design
Stacy Mohammed - Painting

Fall 2017/Spring 2018
James Janknegt - Painting
Catherine Kapikian - Design
Alyssa Mumtaz - Mixed Media

A Time to Reflect On and Engage With the Arts for Theologians and Pastors

• 4-6 week duration during the Fall or Spring semester


• Bibliography with suggested readings based on participant’s interest


• A scheduled weekly meeting with individual faculty/staff of the Center to discuss issues that arise during sabbatical visit


• A creative experience with one of our resident artists as available


• A space in the LCAR studio


• Opportunity to observe integration of the arts in mainstream disciplines


• Open invitation to all LCAR and WTS events


• CEU available upon request


• Fee - $250 per week including art supplies


• Dormitory housing and meal plan available upon request

For more information contact artsandreligion@wesleyseminary.edu

The Dadian Gallery exhibits art that addresses religious and cultural issues, as well as matters of the universal human condition. Works are not required to be explicitly Christian or include religious content. We review portfolios on a rolling basis for individual and group exhibitions. Please let us know if you are willing to be considered for inclusion in group exhibitions. The Dadian Gallery typically schedules shows one to two years in advance.

To submit a portfolio for review, please download the application here

For more information contact the curator at curator@wesleyseminary.edu