Applications for the 2025 Dome House Al & Mickey Quinlan Artist Residency are now open, offering Midwest visual artists an opportunity to immerse themselves in Door County, Wisconsin's creative environment. The deadline for applications is April 7, 2025.
The residency program, launched in 2021 through a partnership between the Miller Art Museum and the Quinlan/Wagner family, provides resources and opportunities for visual artists to develop their practice while engaging with the community. Elizabeth Meissner-Gigstead, Executive Director of the Miller Art Museum, highlighted the dual milestone of celebrating both the residency's fifth anniversary and the museum's 50th anniversary in 2025. "This is a great milestone and the perfect moment to reflect on the development of the program over the past five years," she said.
The eight-week residency takes place in a unique domed structure known as the 'Dome House,' located along Lake Michigan. Designed by artist Albert F. 'Al' Quinlan, it includes a residence and studio space. Jessica Harvey, a previous resident artist from Milwaukee, praised the program: “The residency at the Dome House propelled my work beyond my wildest dreams.”
Participating artists will engage in public outreach activities for at least five hours weekly, including workshops and talks aimed at fostering dialogue between artists and residents. The residency is open to artists from several Midwestern states, running from August 4 to September 28, 2025.
Gigstead emphasized that "the program exemplifies just how residencies can transform artistic practices, create connections, and inspire communities." More information about applying can be found on https://www.domehouseart.org/apply.
For additional details about guidelines or information on the residency or Dome House itself, visit https://millerartmuseum.org/quinlan-residency.
The Dome House was designed by Al Quinlan in 1978 as a live/work space integrated with its natural surroundings. It was renovated by MaryGrace Quinlan and Kurt Wagner in 2018 and now operates as a community space focused on supporting emerging and mid-career artists.
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