Residency recipients will be notified by Friday, April 24, 2026.

All applications are reviewed by TILT. After the initial review is made individually by each staff member, the top submissions advance. The team convenes to discuss the finalists and select the residency recipients.

We are looking for artists who are advancing contemporary photography by incorporating innovative approaches to making in their practice and whose work is aligned with our core values of diversity, equity, accessibility, inclusion, and justice.

Yes, you can submit an application, however artists who were previously awarded a residency are not eligible.

Unfortunately, we aren’t able to grant deferrals at this time.

There is flexibility to switch dates, provided they do not conflict with another artists’ residency.

The residency serves as an opportunity for participants to have dedicated time and resources to focus on their practice. We encourage individuals to utilize it as a generative experience not only in terms of making, but also personally. There is no expectation to produce something at the conclusion of the residency.

A gallery exhibition is not included.

Each residency is independent. There are no expectations for artists to connect in some capacity. Other than the virtual meet and greet we host at the beginning of each residency cycle, there are no formal activities planned, however, artists often take it upon themselves to reach out to one another.

There are no private studios, however the Artist Lab is equipped with a large work table and magnetic wall to layout prints. During their residency, artists will have sole access to the Artist Lab for the hours they designated through Keith Yahrling – Director of Fine Arts Services.

AIR Program recipients have first priority and 24hr access to the Artist Lab upon approval from Keith Yahrling – Director of Fine Arts Services, who creates the schedule. The space is shared with the TILT community, so artists should submit the dates/times they want to reserve the lab as soon as possible, otherwise the slots will be released to our members. Artists are given a door code and fob key to enter and exit the building at their leisure.

• 44″ Epson SureColor P9000 (prints with photo and matte black ink)
• 8.5×11″ Epson V850 Photo Scanner
• Hasselblad X1 Scanner
• Apple MacPro with full suite of Adobe Creative Cloud applications

Keith Yahrling – Director of Fine Arts Services, provides an orientation on how to use the equipment, however printing work is the responsibility of the artist. TILT’s professional printing services are separate from the residency. Artists are welcomed to use our printing services, but must pay for them separately.

We do not have a darkroom on site, but we can direct you to other organizations in the area that have access to one.

We do not offer housing, however artists who live outside of Philadelphia and the metropolitan area are reimbursed up to $1500 to cover their housing/travel expenses during the course of the residency.

Monies are released via check or direct deposit in two installments. The first installment is approximately 1-week before the start of the residency and the second installment is at the conclusion of the residency. Payments are made pending all completed paperwork is submitted in a timely manner. Artists are reimbursed for travel and housing expenses.

There is limited space in the Artist Lab to store paper rolls, however you will need to take any additional materials and equipment with you after each work session.

All residencies must be completed within a 4-week consecutive timeframe. If an artist chooses to leave early, then their residency will end at the time they decide to depart.