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| Light Work Announces 2027 Artist-in-Residence Recipients  Light Work announces the 2027 Light Work Artist-in-Residence Recipients. Twelve under-recognized artists working in lens-based media will receive residencies in 2027:Genesis Báez (Massachusetts), Nelson Chan (Rhode Island), Heather Cleary (California), Faith Couch (New York), Rebecca Drolen (Arkansas), Daniel Everett (Utah), Oto Gillen (New York), Amak Mahmoodian(United Kingdom), Ryan Peter (Wisconsin), Naguel Rivero (New York), Lawren Simmons (Washington, DC), C. Rose Smith (Tennessee).Each year, Light Work supports emerging and underrepresented artists working in photography and related media with funding totaling more than $90,000. Each receives a $7,500 honorarium, housing, unrestricted 24-hour access to our digital imaging lab, wet darkroom, lighting studio, a library of photo-related publications, as well as critical and technical support. 2027 will mark 51 years of Light Work’s renowned Artist-in-Residence program.Light Work continues our collaboration with the Darryl Chappell Foundation, an organization that centers artists and provides additional support to the selected resident. This year the Darryl Chappell Foundation will support artist C. Rose Smith.Light Work also continues our long collaboration with Autograph, a charity that ensures these stories are seen and celebrated, shaping a more inclusive future in the arts and beyond.The annual applications are of such high quality that the slimmest of margins determine the judges’ final choices; this year, a record number of applications were submitted. Light Work extends a full-hearted thank you to all who applied. Genesis Báez Nelson Chan Heather Cleary Faith Couch Rebecca Drolen Daniel Everett Oto Gillen Amak Mahmoodian Ryan Peter Naguel Rivero Lawren Simmons C. Rose Smith—See past Artists-in-Residence at www.lightwork.org/air Applications are now open for 2028. Apply at lightwork.slideroom.com |
Light Work Announces2027 Artist-in-Residence Recipients
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