THIS APPLICATION IS NOW CLOSED. 

The application is open to Afrodescendants 21+ who have been practicing photography for the past five years. Candidates from across the globe will be reviewed, but strong consideration will be given to photographers living and working in the rural American South.

Ogden Museum’s curatorial department and residency mentor will review photographer-in-residence applicants and select the final candidate based on the criteria and selection process determined in collaboration with the Darryl Chappell Foundation.

The Darryl Chappell Foundation Photographer in Residency program will begin at Ogden Museum of Southern Art in New Orleans, LA on April 15, 2022 and run through June 17, 2022 (2 months). These dates are flexible and can shift to accommodate a summer residency. Exact residency dates will be determined by Ogden Museum with input from the winning applicant.

Applications may be submitted online or through mail. If submitting through mail, please contact 504.539.9622 for instructions.

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 – Application opens. Applicants may apply through this link or mail an application to Ogden Museum of Southern Art.

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 – Online application entries will close at 11:59 p.m. Central Time Zone. All mail in applications must be postmarked no later than November 9.

Week of December 13, 2021 – The selected resident and other applicants will be notified on the decision.

Friday, April 15, 2022 – The residency begins.

Friday, June 17, 2022 – The residency ends.

These dates are flexible and can shift to accommodate a summer residency. Exact residency dates will be determined by Ogden Museum with input from the winning applicant.

A core part of the mission of the Darryl Chappell Foundation is to support aspiring young people who have interest in the fine arts to achieve their dreams and potential of becoming self-supported artists and influencers in the larger community.