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Once a year HMCT invites an artist, designer, researcher, or educator to apply for a four-week in-studio residency in Pasadena, California. This program is designed to support the development and continuation of a proposed project, allowing the resident to explore the significance of language and typography within their professional practice or personal research.

Residency Period

• Duration: Four weeks to be scheduled between February–March 2027

• Location: HMCT, ArtCenter College of Design, Pasadena, California

Residency Requirements

• Develop and execute the proposed project (new projects or ongoing).

• Maintain an in-studio presence at HMCT for a minimum of three days per week (Monday through Friday).

• Participate in two typography classes at ArtCenter as a guest critic.

• Deliver a public talk about any topic relevant to typography.

After the Residency

• Deliver a public presentation (exhibition and/or talk) about the project process and outcome within two weeks upon completion of the residency.

• Submit materials for a printed publication documenting the residency, to be designed and produced by HMCT. This includes images, captions, notes, and a clearly organized content outline, all due within two weeks of completing the residency.

• If the resident plans to include texts such as essays or interviews in the publication, they must be delivered to HMCT no later than four weeks upon completion of the residency.

Honorarium and Expenses

• Honorarium: $10,000 ($2,500/week).

• Additional Budget: Up to $10,000 covered by HMCT for exhibition and/or publication expenses.

Selection Criteria

• Applicants must demonstrate deep involvement in typography as a practice—type design, graphic design, the intersection of typography and linguistics, or typography education.

• We are seeking individuals who are at a mid-career level or beyond, with a solid foundation of professional experience in design, education, research, or a related field.

• Applicants are expected to propose projects that offer innovative contributions to the field of typography. This may involve exploring new approaches to typographic design, addressing contemporary challenges in visual communication, or investigating the cultural and linguistic aspects of typography.

• The application should clearly convey the project’s objectives, its relevance to ongoing conversations in typography, and the anticipated outcomes.

• Projects already in progress are eligible.

• Applications from international candidates are welcome.

• Duos and collaborative groups are welcome.

Important Information

• Resident will have access to a range of resources to support their project, including a dedicated workspace in the HMCT facilities, access to the HMCT Archive, and the ArtCenter Library and Special Collections.

• Resident retains all rights to the work produced during their residency. By participating, they grant HMCT permission to use images of their work and related materials for promotional purposes on social media and in a catalog publication.

• Resident is responsible for their travel and accommodation arrangements and expenses during the residency period.

• Resident is responsible for managing all immigration-related matters, including securing any necessary visas or permits required for the residency period.

• Following the residency, HMCT will produce a printed catalog documenting the work and reflections from the residency period.

• Resident will be assigned a Typography Fellow (upper lever Graphic Design student or recent graduate of ArtCenter College of Design) to assist with research, documentation, and design of the publication.

• To apply candidates should fill out the form below.

HMCT sends out a call for proposals between April and March of each year to receive applications for the following year’s residency. Please check our Instagram and sign up to our newsletter below to receive updates.