Lebowitz Artist-in-Residence

Connect directly with professional artists!

The Lebowitz Artist-in-Residence program brings a distinguished woman or gender diverse artist to campus for a year to present a solo exhibition of their artwork, give artist’s talks, and collaborate with Douglass students on hands-on creative projects and workshops. Founded in 1999, this residency is part of the Douglass Faculty Fellows program and is in partnership with the Art + Design Department at Mason Gross School of the Arts.

Selected list of past Lebowitz artists:

Sandy Rodriguez (2022-2023)
María Magdalena Campos-Pons (2019-2020)
Mimi Smith (2017-2018)
Chitra Ganesh (2015-2016)
Martha Wilson (2013-2014)
Joan Snyder (2010-2011)
Cecilia Vicuña (2009-2010)
Hung Liu (2001-2002)
Carolee Schneemann (1999-2000)
And many others!

Our arts programs are open to students of ALL majors & count towards the R3 requirement of the Douglass curriculum!
- Apply to the Gender & Arts Learning Community for a year-long experience.
- Register for arts workshops and other activities as they are announced.
- Visit our gallery space at Douglass Library to view exhibitions by visiting and student artists.
- Utilize the Willets Open Art Studio space and free supplies for self-driven or group projects.
- Apply to be on the Douglass Arts Club board or attend their student-led events.
- Pitch exhibition and arts project ideas or internship opportunities for mentoring support or funding requests.
Click here to learn more!
Join the Gender & Arts Living-Learning Community!
You’ll actively engage in visual arts practice and analysis, learn about representations of gender in art, work with artists, gain hands-on experience, explore your creativity, and exhibit artwork in the Spring!

2025-2026 Application opens November 20, 2024!

APPLY HERE or contact us to receive an individual alert when the 2026-2027 application opens in Fall 2026.
- Build Unique Skills: Build interpretation and creative thinking skills that are valuable across disciplines. Develop unique perspectives and problem-solving skills.
- Stress Relief & Well-being: The arts provide a constructive outlet for stress relief. Whether through creating art, playing music, or attending performances, you can improve overall well-being.
- Show Your Art: The Gender & Arts Learning Community exhibit their work during the closing show of the Dana Women Artists Series, the longest running series devoted to contemporary women artists!
- Work with Artists: Take workshops, shadow, and create alongside practicing artists, including Douglass' Lebowitz Artist-in-Residence.
- Elevate your resume: Creativity is among the top applied skills sought by various industries with 72% of business leaders saying creativity is of high importance when hiring.
The Center for Women in the Arts at Douglass provides experiential arts offerings to students at Douglass Residential College that advance the work and ideas of exceptional women and gender diverse artists and arts professionals. It is funded by the Juliette Mittendorf Hill Fine Arts Endowment, the Estelle Lebowitz & Ann Beneduce Lebowitz Memorial Fund, and the Mary H. Dana Fund. The Mary H. Dana Women Artists Series and the Lebowitz Artist-in-Residence are presented in partnership with the Rutgers University Libraries and the Art + Design Department, Mason Gross School of the Arts.

Learn more about our funders and history here.

Connect with the Douglass Advancement & Development team to discuss donations and naming opportunities.