Skip Navigation

Announcement The Pennsylvania Avenue Branch is operating on a reduced schedule with limited services 10 am–4 pm until further notice due to a facilities maintenance issue.

Location Closure The Brooklyn, Forest Park, Govans, Hamilton, Herring Run, Reisterstown Road, and Washington Village branches are closed for facility improvements. Learn more here.

Past Hackerman Artists in Residence

2025: Phylicia Ghee

Chad Helton and Phylicia Ghee smiling by Artist in Residence sign
Phylicia Ghee talk at Current Space with screen presentation in the background

2025 Jury Panel:

Michael Benevento, Paloma Feliciano, J.M. Giordano, & Cecilia Wichmann


2024: Hoesy Corona

Artist in Residence Hoesy Corona with sign and dancers in climate ponchos
Hoesy Corona display at Pratt Library with words Resist, Imagine Otherwise, Persist

2024 Jury Panel:

Amy Cavanaugh, Vivian Fisher, Joe Lewis, Nicholas Mitchel, Unique Robinson, & Michelle Stidham


2023: SHAN Wallace

SHAN Wallace Artist in Residence at Pratt Library with video camera at an event
SHAN Wallace Artist in Residence at Pratt Library searching the archives

More Information
Artist in Residence Shan Wallace by her hallway exhibit, wearing a Pratt ID card

Pratt in Residence


The Hackerman Artist in Residence & Writer in Residence programs are annual opportunities welcoming one visual artist and one writer for a year-long residency at the Pratt.

“Excellent library, great resources beyond the standard public library selection, particularly academic resources in the arts.”

Christopher P, Central

“Pratt is the lifeline to books, movies, and connections for our family. The accessibility makes it an unparalleled resource.”

Natalia G.

“What a treat to have famous authors visit.”

Gilda D, Waverly