WHOPA Artist-in-Residence Program

Women Photographers International Archive (WOPHA) is announces the first open call for its Artist-in-Residence Program. Established in 2020, the residency provides a transformative, month-long opportunity for emerging and mid-career women and non-binary artists working with lens-based media to develop their creative practice within Miami’s dynamic cultural landscape. 

This transition from a nomination-based selection process to an open call is made possible through a $100,000 grant from the Pérez CreARTE Grant Program, allowing WOPHA to build a more robust infrastructure, increase artist honoraria, and expand accessibility to the initiative.

Residency Evolution and Impact

The WOPHA Artist-in-Residence Program was launched in 2020 during the pandemic as part of WOPHA’s vision to serve as a meeting place for the international photography community. In partnership with Miami’s leading cultural institutions, the program fosters artistic exchange, provides artists with a dedicated space for creativity and self-care, and amplifies the diverse artistic production of artists from the African diaspora, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Latinx communities.

Residency Benefits

• One-month fully funded residency in Miami
• Private accommodations at El Espacio 23, a world-class artist residency and contemporary art space
• $2,500 artist stipend and $3,000 exhibition support
• Access to professional development, studio visits, and networking opportunities
• Exhibition opportunities and collaborations with WOPHA institutional partners
• Participation in a group exhibition at Green Space Miami, a leading contemporary art venue in the city.

Eligibility & Application Process

• Open to women and non-binary artists working in photography 
• Applicants must have at least five years of professional artistic practice
• Required application materials: Biography, Artist Statement, CV, Statement of interest, Residency Plan, Exhibition Proposal, References, and Portfolio.
• Open to U.S.-based and international applicants

The application deadline is March 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST. Artists are encouraged to apply via wopha.slideroom.com.

About WOPHA

Women Photographers International Archive (WOPHA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by Latinx art historian and curator Aldeide Delgado to research, promote, support, and educate on the role of those who identify as women and non-binary in photography. The organization’s vision is to foster a more diverse and equitable world by providing a permanent archive for future generations that preserves, documents, and promotes women photographers’ work while being a driving force for innovative thinking and discussion about the role of women in photographic arts. Over the past six years, WOPHA has transformed Miami into a meeting place for the international photography community through its exhibitions, educational programs, research, and archival initiatives. The organization has curated groundbreaking exhibitions, hosted international conferences—including the WOPHA Congress—and built a robust network of artists, curators, and leading institutions from around the world.

For Additional Information, Contact:

Aldeide Delgado

info@wopha.org
+1 786 970 3381

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