Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 7 September 2026
Pedantic Arts offers two free programs in Pittsburgh: a 4-week residency for groups of three (visual artist, organizer, writer) emphasizing exploration and community engagement, or a 1–2 week independent research grant for Pittsburgh-focused work. Applicants must be 18+, non-Pittsburgh residents, and can be visual artists, curators, organizers, or writers; international applicants are welcome. Deadline: October 15, 2026.
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Deadline. October 15, 2026
“Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. Free application deadline: Monday, September 28 at 11:59 PM EST.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. 4-week residency; The Grant funds Pittsburgh-related research
“Residency: free furnished housing in 3-bedroom apartment, $2,000 stipend (paid half upon arrival, half upon completion), facilitated access to Pittsburgh creative community, professional development opportunities, institution tickets/passes. Applicants responsible for own travel. Research Grant: amo”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Residency: 4 weeks. Research Grant: 1-2 weeks.
Who can apply. Must be 18+. Must not be a Pittsburgh resident at time of application (Pittsburgh defined as Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington, and Westmoreland counties). Open to visual artists, organizers/curators, and writers. In
How they choose. Juried
“Not stated who judges or how selective the program is.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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