DRAFT TRIP: Artist in Residence
The application cycle for the 2025 Artist in Residence Program is closed. Please check back in late October 2025 for Summer 2026.
In person | Stipend Provided | Expand your art practice alongside scientists at Penn
The TRIP Artist in Residence program:
- Provides an opportunity for artists to expand their studio practice by immersion in the Translational Research Immersion Program (TRIP)
- Facilitates expansive ideas between art and science
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Our part-time, 10 course program is ideal for working professionals. Students have the option to complete the degree in either two or three years. Year one consists of two mandatory foundational classes per term.
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Connect with Penn faculty, industry leaders, and your cohort through various opportunities—including social events, professional development workshops, alumni panels, and more.
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The mix of self-paced and live learning permits both flexibility and community building.
- Self-paced content helps learners complete coursework at a time that fits their schedule.
- Live learning gives participants space to engage with peers and faculty in real-time.
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Past Events
See our archive of previous art-science events here. Experiences have included student artist-scientist talks, exhibitions, and classroom-turned science programs.
"The MRA program provided me with an opportunity to transition from a bench scientist into a regulatory professional... I knew this program could provide me the foundation to begin a regulatory career.
I loved building connections with leaders in the regulatory field, as well as building connections with classmates. Many of the courses are led by current regulatory professionals, who are able to provide real-world applications of course material... Also, the connections made during my time in the MRA program led me directly to my next career move"
Timeline
The Artist-in-Residency program is designed for in-person engagement during the summer, followed by remote participation in the sequential months:
- Summer 2026 (May ##-August #): Attend & Participate in the 10-week TRIP (~13hrs/wk)
- Fall 2026: Production & Provision of Artwork
- Winter 2026-Spring 2027: Dissemination to the Stakeholders & Communities
A stipend of $8,000 will be provided. In addition, ITMAT will cover up to $2,000 in art-related materials. Accommodations are not provided. It is expected the artist is in-person during Summer 2025, the following months residency participation can be from afar. Please refer to the one-pager for further detail.