Maker in Residence

Become our next maker in residence

Each maker will be selected for a 4-week residency in Skokie Public Library’s makerspace: the Studio. Selected artists will share their artistic expertise with the community on how creation links with personal and collective narratives. During this time, the Studio will be available to them along with a modest supply budget for their work, which will go on display in the Studio. This role includes facilitating interactive programs that bridge artistic innovation with community engagement to empower patrons through making. The maker-in-residence will have access to the sewing machines, embroidery machines, 3D printers, laser cutter and engravers, vinyl cutters, and various painting and craft supplies. 

Programs will be in person and will be developed in collaboration with the Experiential Learning Supervisor. The maker in residence will work 12 hours per week which include “meet the maker hours” to support patrons and answer questions in their field. 

During the Residency

The maker in residence will: 

• Create a work focused on personal and collective narratives. 
• Have their work displayed in the library. 
• Access to all machines and tools in the Studio. 
• Have planned “Meet the maker” hours to engage with the community and share knowledge 
• Facilitate three programs for different age groups and one community project for patrons to contribute shared artwork. 
• Receive an honorarium of $1,000 for the 4-week residency, plus $250 per program 
• Have a supply budget of $800 
• Participate in a May 2026 maker in residence exhibition  

Apply

Two residences are available. Each residency is 4 weeks and applicants will be able to choose between a November 2025 and March 2026 residency. The library will be accepting applications July 1-31. 

Check back for more updates on application requirements soon! 

Qualities of a Maker in Residence

• You are a maker, artist, or craftsperson excited to share their knowledge and expertise with the community. 
• You have experience teaching, mentoring, or facilitating. You create a welcoming environment from which people can learn and tell their story 
• You have a vision for a piece of work you would like to make and display in the library. 
• You are a Skokie resident or have a connection to the community (Priority will be given to Skokie based residents, but all applications will be considered). 
• You are 18 years or older and complete all application requirements. 

Learn more about our past makers

• Julie Oh (March 2025)