Artists in Residence

It takes more than talent to make it as a performer. At Strathmore, our mission is to nurture talented artists to help master their craft and succeed in the real world.

A flagship program of Strathmore’s Institute for Artistic Development, the Artist in Residence (AIR) program was created in 2005 to support artists as they transition to professional careers. Since its inception, the program has mentored 106 musicians ages 16 to 32. Every year, a class of six is chosen after a competitive selection process. Strathmore’s AIR benefit from the support of mentor musicians, participate in professional development seminars, and are offered extensive performance opportunities throughout the 10-month program.

Program sponsored by Cathy Bernard/Bernard Family Foundation

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Meet the Class of 2024

Artistic diversity is a keystone of the AIR program and the Class of 2024 features jazz-fused styles, traditional music, classical, percussion, and more.

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November 14 Don't Miss Fresh AIR!

Join us for an unforgettable show and be the first to meet the new AIR class as they take the stage at AMP in an invigorating evening of cross-genre collaboration.

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Fresh AIR 2019 By Jim Saah

November 14 Don't Miss Fresh AIR!

Join us for an unforgettable show and be the first to meet the new AIR class as they take the stage at AMP in an invigorating evening of cross-genre collaboration.

GET TICKETS

Upcoming AIR Events

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SAT OCTOBER 14 | 5PM

Bloom at Good Hope: Jess Eliot Myhre

Off Campus

Free outdoor concert at Good Hope with Jess Eliot Myhre

SAT NOVEMBER 11 | 5PM

Bloom at Good Hope: Connor Holdridge

Off Campus

Free concert at Good Hope with Connor Holdridge

TUE NOVEMBER 14 | 8PM

Fresh AIR

AMP

Artist in Residence Class of 2024 Debut Concert

SAT DECEMBER 16 | 5PM

Bloom at Good Hope: Dominique Bianco

Off Campus

Free concert at Good Hope with Dominique Bianco

Support Extraordinary Artists

Donate to the Artist in Residence Fund to support the area of greatest need. Or, for more information on becoming a sponsor, contact donors@strathmore.org. Your investment inspires and trains a young artist on the rise.

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Fresh AIR 2019 By Jim Saah

Support Extraordinary Artists

Donate to the Artist in Residence Fund to support the area of greatest need. Or, for more information on becoming a sponsor, contact donors@strathmore.org. Your investment inspires and trains a young artist on the rise.

DONATE

Strathmore graciously thanks our Artist in Residence Champions for their multi-year commitment and above-and-beyond support to the AIR program.

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Alumni

Frédéric Yonnet, Chelsey Green, Invoke, and Christylez Bacon are just a few of the incredible artists who have passed through the program.

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Book an Artist

Hire a Strathmore Artist in Residence for your next celebration.

SUPPORT YOUNG ARTISTS

Your generous support has a lasting impact on young artists in our community. Together, we help fuel their creativity, give them confidence, and support them when it matters most.

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