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Pedantic Arts Open Call for Summer and Fall 2027 Terms

Casey Droege Cultural ProductionsPennsylvania, United States

27daysCloses 15 October 202615 of 42 days used · last checked 3 September 2026
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A residency from Casey Droege Cultural Productions, Pennsylvania, United States. Applications close 15 October 2026. Official terms last checked 3 September 2026.

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Closes
15 October 2026
Entry
No reliable fee amount was extracted; costs remain unknown rather than assumed free.
Who can apply
Pedantic Arts is seeking applicants with practices in either visual art, curating, or arts and culture writing. Individuals working across multiple practices are welcome, though we request you identify one field you are most keen to engage with while participating. Applicants must be available to live in Pittsburgh at the Pedantic apartment for the duration of the program dates. Applicants must be 18 or older. Applicants must be non-Pittsburgh residents at the time of application. Proof of Covid-19 vaccination and/or booster received within one-year of the residency start date will be required. Open to artists based anywhere in the world Any stage of career
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3 September 2026

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Pedantic Arts brings together an artist, a curator, and a writer under one roof for a collaborative arts experience. It is a unique invitation to open greater and more cross-disciplinary dialogue within the arts by re-embracing the significant impact that education, study, and structured contemplation can have on artistic output. It is focused on fostering artistic connections rather than production. Running for a period of 4 weeks, participants will be immersed in the creative communities of Pittsburgh.

Pedantic is located in one of the city’s largest and most bustling art hubs. The assets of this creative network will be offered as a meaningful point of influence for residents, while providing them with ample opportunities to advance their practices and share their talents and perspectives. Pedantic will entail weekly programming including but not limited to lectures, dinners, studio visits, and museum tours. Many of these will be open to members of the larger public or specific invited guests, while others will be reserved as special opportunities just for the cohort.

Residents will also have the unique opportunity to partner and collaborate with local organizations and professionals. Each resident will be assigned to a Pittsburgh-based guide working in a similar field who will help connect them to activities, resources, and contacts. Pedantic additionally hosts the Pedantic Research Grant (The Grant), a derivative program offering yet another means to be immersed within the vibrant communities of Pittsburgh.

The Grant is a one- or two-week-long independent opportunity that invites a visual artist, curator, or writer to conduct self-motivated and Pittsburgh-related research. The residency can result in a myriad of outcomes, whether immediate or over time through the continued percolation of ideas.

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OrganizerCasey Droege Cultural Productions
TypeResidency
Disciplinesfine-art
Location / onlinePennsylvania, United States
EligibilityPedantic Arts is seeking applicants with practices in either visual art, curating, or arts and culture writing. Individuals working across multiple practices are welcome, though we request you identify one field you are most keen to engage with while participating. Applicants must be available to live in Pittsburgh at the Pedantic apartment for the duration of the program dates. Applicants must be 18 or older. Applicants must be non-Pittsburgh residents at the time of application. Proof of Covid-19 vaccination and/or booster received within one-year of the residency start date will be required. Open to artists based anywhere in the world Any stage of career
Deadline15 October 2026
OpensNot stated
Award / supportNot stated on the official page
Entry feeNo reliable fee amount was extracted; costs remain unknown rather than assumed free.
Funding typeNot stated
Verified3 September 2026

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