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Roman J. Witt Residency

The Roman J. Witt Residency Program, developed with the support of alumna Penny W. Stamps and named in honor of her father, is an annual international competition that awards one residency per academic year to a visiting artist/designer who proposes to develop a new work.

The Witt residency provides an opportunity for the Stamps community to witness and take part in the artist’s creative process, and culminates in the realization of the proposed work. 

Call for Proposals

The University of Michigan Stamps School of Art & Design and the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA), invite proposals for the 2027 – 28 Roman Witt Residency through January 25, 2027. 

Application Details

2026 – 27 Residency

Artist Conrad Egyir in his Detroit studio with his large-scale figurative paintings.
Contemporary artist Conrad Egyir has been selected as the 2026 – 27 Roman J. Witt Artist in Residence by the U‑M Stamps School of Art & Design and the U‑M Institute for the Humanities.

Applications, Eligibility, Requirements, and Proposals

Applications for the 2026 – 27 cycle are now closed; learn more about eligibility, requirements, and the project timeline here.