2027 Photographer-in-Residence

We are currently accpeting applications for our 2027 Photographer-in-Residence position. You can view the complete job description and application process below.

Photographer-in-Residence: 1906 Group / The Art of Building

Overview

1906 Group, a privately held asset creation company in real estate, construction, and finance, seeks our seventh Photographer-in-Residence, as part of The Art of Building program. The Photographer-in-Residence will spend 12-18 months (to be mutually determined) visiting our jobsites, offices, and manufacturing facilities across the United States, capturing the “Art of Building.” We are particularly interested in the teams of men and women who build our projects. As both individuals and in groups, these men and women are responsible for the heroic efforts required to build our nation’s infrastructure. Their work deserves to be documented. The Photographer-in-Residence’s mission is to think creatively of our jobsites as a “blank canvas” and to provide a distinctive representation of our workforce, industry, and product.

As an employee, the Photographer-in-Residence will receive an annual salary of ~ $80K+, competitive benefits, and travel/temporary housing expense reimbursement. At the conclusion of the artist’s employment, 1906 Group / The Art of Building may host a show and/or produce a book to exhibit the artist’s work. The images taken of our projects, jobsites, offices, employees, partners, clients, subcontractors, and vendors while employed belong to us and may only be used with our permission, as all your work constitutes works-made-for-hire.

Eligibility

The recipient of the 1906 Group / The Art of Building Photographer-in-Residence must prove eligibility to legally work in the United States as a W-2 employee, have completed an undergraduate and/or master’s degree, and be comfortable spending time on active construction jobsites. Most importantly, the selected candidate must share our passion for the built environment and the men and women who make it happen. We are particularly interested in candidates with extensive color photography experience. While we welcome photographers with a background in black and white, proficiency in color is required for this residency.

Selection Process

Interested applicants must submit a one-page Statement of Interest, a portfolio of ~ 20 images, a resume and two professional references. It would be helpful for the portfolio to demonstrate a connection to our desired subject, including images of people at work or in action, industrial spaces, urban environments, buildings, or similar settings. In addition, interviews will be required of all finalists.

Submission and Questions

Submission Deadline: 31 August 2026

Please submit your application documents via this Google form.

In you have any questions please contact Loida Maiselman at loida.maiselman@1906group.com or at 301.272.8104.