ACRE's admissions panel changes yearly and is comprised of a jury of established artists, educators, curators, writers, and organizers from Chicago and elsewhere in addition to a selection of ACRE alumni.
Jury members are asked to evaluate work samples and the written portion of the application. Scoring is based on the quality of work, the potential for growth, and appropriateness based on the facilities and environment our program offers. Application review is non-blind and conducted online using SlideRoom as well as a final in-person round.
Each year ACRE works with a committee to review the admissions process and select a new jury. Jurors may only serve on ACRE's admissions panel once within a period of 3 years.
Admissions panelists receive a small stipend of $100 for their time. Each application is reviewed by 8-10 panelist in each of our 3 rounds of review.
Notification of acceptance are typically issued in early February. Applicants awarded a residency must notify ACRE of intent to attend within two weeks of their admissions notifications, at which point artists on the waitlist will be awarded open spots.
Many thanks to all our generous panelists who give their time and expertise to this process.
- 2026 Admissions Panelists
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Round 1
Alden Burke
Anne Skaug
Ashley Gomez
Bojana Stancic
Brian Jucas
Catherine Chen
Chisa Hughes
Christina Warzecha
Colleen Keihm
Colin Martinez
Devon VanHouten-Maldonado
Dominique Munoz
Eli Greene
Emma Huneck
Fatima Hendricks
Frank Vega
Gurtie Hansell
Ivy Guild
Karina Yanes
Kitty Rauth
Lauren Thompson
Matt Robidoux
Michael Lagerman
Mike Gibisser
Nancy Lu Rosenheim
Naz Cuguoglu
Odette Stout
Ricki Dwyer
Ruoyi Shi
Sam Clapp
Samar Al Summary
Sarah Ballard
Sofía Cordova
Tracy Ren
Veronique Cote
Zachary Trebellas
Round 2
Ahmed Ozsever
Alex Younger
Andrea Sofia Matos
Farah Salem
Gan Uyeda
Gemma Kim
Gwen Davis-Barrios
Ingrid Olson
Jenny Siegenthaler
Jordan Horton
Sam Drake
Sean Gaulager
Selina Trepp
Sheilah Restack
Tess Haratonik
Round 2+ 3
Cameron Granger
Em Kettner
Jenna Lyle
Keioui Thomas
Mariela Acuña
Riley Yaxley
Xavier Robles