Artist-In-Residence Program
The artist-in-residence program supports artists in both the exploration of new frontiers and in the creation of new work. The Momentary invites artists working across disciplines to Bentonville, Arkansas, to work alongside a world-class support team of producers, preparators, and curators as they explore, experiment, research, and develop new work. As the Momentary grows as a welcoming hub that gathers and celebrates local heroes and international stars, we invite you to get to know the art of this moment.
The program is currently invitation only.
Find out more about our past artists-in-residence or check out our calendar for information on studio visits, artist conversations, and showcases of works-in-progress.
CURRENT ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE
Danielle Hatch
August – December, 2025
Danielle Hatch is an interdisciplinary Peruvian American artist based in the Arkansas Ozarks. Born and raised in Southern California, she received her BA in Architecture from Wellesley College and MFA in Spatial Studies from UC-Santa Barbara.
In her site-specific installations, sculptures, and performances, Hatch makes women’s lived experiences and aesthetic interventions into the built environment visible beyond traditionally domestic spaces. She applies the techniques of quilting and other needlework, often on a monumental scale, to create biomorphic designs that contrast the sometimes harsh, inorganic geometry of contemporary architecture.
Hatch received a 2024 MacDowell Fellowship, and her work has been exhibited across the U.S. and internationally, including at the 19th Venice Architecture Biennale (2025), the AD&A Museum in Santa Barbara, CA, the Gregg Museum of Art and Design in Raleigh, NC, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, AR, Mid-America Arts Alliance’s Culture Lab in Kansas City, MO, and the Tephra ICA Arts Festival in Reston, VA.
While in residence, Hatch will develop a performance for the 2025 Inverse Festival. Through the format of a participatory nine course meal, the performance will encompass aspects of ritual, play and emotional exchange. Thematically the work will explore both the geography of motherhood, and mothering as survival, examining the mother/infant relationship through the lens of the work of psychoanalyst and pediatrician DW Winnicott.
FUTURE ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How are artists selected?
Artists are chosen by a selection committee comprised of Momentary and Crystal Bridges staff members.
What kind of artists does the Momentary feature?
We invite artists from all disciplines, including but not limited to visual, performing, and culinary artists.
Can I apply? Is there an open application process?
Currently there is not an open application process.
How long is the typical residency?
Residencies range from six weeks to three months.
Is there public presentation expected as part of the residency?
The residency is process-based rather than product-based with artists not expected to complete projects while in residence. The artist can determine whether or not a public presentation will be conducted as part of their residency. Artists will be asked to have an open studio for the general public.
Are artists expected to cover travel and housing expenses?
Housing for all artists in residence is provided, as well as travel expenses.
Does the Momentary provide supplies?
A limited amount of supplies is provided, arranged with the artists beforehand.
Will there be a private studio?
Yes, artists will have access to a dedicated studio located in the Momentary.
Does the program accommodate family or pets?
The artist-in-residence program is a working community of professional artists and art space. We cannot accommodate family members or friends of invited guests, for either overnight stays or meals. Service animals are the animals allowed to accompany the artists.
What can artists do when they’re not working?
The Momentary is right in the heart of Bentonville! When artists aren’t working, there is an abundance of restaurants, museums, performing arts centers, and hiking and biking trails to discover in Northwest Arkansas.
Artists will receive a welcome packet and guide to the area upon arrival. Our artist liaison will be able to supply information and recommendations for activities around town.