Working Artist Program
Longwood University’s Working Artist Program (WAP) is for artists who have received an undergraduate degree. Artists can enroll in this program for one to two semesters.
We offer the "WAP" option for artists in each of the following areas:
- Book Arts/Letterpress/Papermaking
- Ceramics
- Jewelry/Metalsmithing
- Printmaking
- Photography
Learn more about recent Working Artists and our facilities. Working Artist Program (pdf)
The goal of this program is to provide artists with time, space and guidance to develop a body of work or complete an independent project. Through regular critiques and professional guidance with faculty, artists are given the opportunity to gain the skills and experience to take the next step in their careers. These individuals also assist with the daily maintenance and operation of our new facilities and may assist in related classes. Additional responsibilities include giving an artist talk and/or artist workshop.
Longwood University hosts a newly completed $28.2 million-dollar, state-of-the-arts facility featuring 75,000 sq. feet.
The Bedford Art building offers fully designed and equipped studios in the following disciplines:
- Book Arts and Letterpress
- Ceramics
- Graphic Design
- Jewelry/Metalsmithing
- Painting and Drawing
- Papermaking
- Photography
- Printmaking
- Wood
Working Artist Program expectations
- Attend all WAP meetings
- Participate in group critiques
- Assist in the running and maintenance of classroom/studio space (8 hrs. maximum per week)
- All personal living expenses (responsibility of artist)
- Tuition, and Fees specific to area of study
- Participate in a group show at the end of the academic year
Apply Today
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in any area of study (does not have to be a BFA).
Combine and attach the following into a single PDF by April 30 (send to paulekad@longwood.edu)
- Letter of Intent
- CV
- Artist Statement
- List of two professional references
- 15-20 images of creative work with image descriptions
For questions or to arrange submission of documents larger than 15 MB, please send an email to Adam Paulek at paulekad@longwood.edu.