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Art Writing & Criticism Opportunities for Artists
Current art writing & criticism opportunities for artists — grants, residencies, fellowships, exhibitions, and open calls, gathered and kept up to date in one place.
University of Otago
The College of Education Children's Writer in Residence
Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand· National
CLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
residencyDates: 2027
- Who Can Apply: Children's writers who usually reside in Aotearoa New Zealand
- The Focus: A writing residency for a children's writer to work full-time among colleagues involved in teaching reading and literature to children
- The Funding: Writer's remuneration funded by Creative New Zealand (amount not stated), plus rent-free accommodation in the historic Titan Street cottage
- Key Requirements: Apply through the University of Otago careers portal by 18 October 2026 with a covering letter and short biography, CV, details of published work and writing awards, an outline of the work contemplated, work samples (PDF or Word preferred), and two referee reports.
Frank Sargeson Trust
Ireland Wilson Sargeson Fellowships
Organization based in Auckland· National
Stipend: a stipend of $15,000 eachCLOSING SOON: OCT 19, 2026
fellowshipRemoteDates: February 2027 to October 2027
- Who Can Apply: Published New Zealand writers with NZ citizenship or permanent residency who have not previously held a Sargeson Fellowship.
- The Focus: Full-time writing on a project(s) with the support of a stipend.
- The Funding: Each of two fellows receives a NZ$15,000 stipend.
- Key Requirements: Signed application form; publication details; 300-word value statement; 300-word goal statement; a sample of no more than 10 pages.
artgoat.comFellowshipArt Writing
Illustrative image: Illuminated Manuscript Leaf, Italy, c. 1450. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain
Randell Cottage Writers Trust
New Zealand Writer in Residence
Wellington, New Zealand· National
Stipend: Stipend in the order of NZ$32,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 23, 2026
residency
- Who Can Apply: New Zealand citizens or permanent residents who are mid-career writers with previously published or performed work; Māori and Pasifika writers are particularly encouraged.
- The Focus: A Wellington-based writing residency supporting the production of a substantial literary work in any genre.
- The Funding: Rent-free two-bedroom cottage accommodation plus a stipend in the order of NZ$32,000.
- Key Requirements: Completed application form, downloadable from the residency page.
artgoat.comResidencyArt Writing
Illustrative image: Illuminated Manuscript Leaf, Italy, c. 1450. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain
Centre national du livre
Centre national du livre Grant for Authors and Illustrators (Bourse aux auteurs et autrices)
Organization based in Paris· National
Award: €5,000 gross for découverte; €8,000 or €15,000 gross for création; €30,000 gross for année sabbatique.CLOSING SOON: OCT 26, 2026
grantDuration: 6 months full-time or 1 year part-time for a creation grant (€15,000); 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time for a sabbatical grant.
- Who Can Apply: Commercially published authors and illustrators: francophone or working in a language of France worldwide; non-francophone applicants translated and published in French or a language of France and resident in France over five years, with a possible refugee exception.
- The Focus: Financial support and dedicated time to complete a personal writing or illustration project (comic or children's album) for publication.
- The Funding: €5,000, €8,000, €15,000 or €30,000 depending on the type requested (découverte, création, année sabbatique); paid in two instalments.
- Key Requirements: Register by October 26; dossier due October 29 at 23:59. Album: page plan and 2+ finished illustrations; comics: synopsis, script excerpt and 3+ finished pages. Include ID, bank details, motivation/project, CV, bibliography, prior books and applicable publishing contracts.
Centre national du livre
Centre national du livre Creation Residency Grant (Bourse de résidence)
France· National
Stipend: €2,000 gross per month of residency (1 to 3 months)CLOSING SOON: OCT 26, 2026
residencyDuration: 30–90 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Individual authors (writers, illustrators, translators) with at least one book published à compte d'éditeur in French or a language of France, formally invited by a host structure in France.
- The Focus: A 1- to 3-month creation residency in France (writing, translation, or illustration for comics/children's albums) combined with a literary public-events programme.
- The Funding: €2,000 gross per month of residency (1 to 3 months).
- Key Requirements: Host invitation and jointly planned residency; author submits both parties’ dossier. Register by October 26; dossier due October 29 at 23:59. Album: page plan and 2+ finished illustrations; comics: synopsis, script excerpt and 3+ finished pages; 1–2 prior books, CV, bibliography, bank details and host documents.
Art Explora & Cité internationale des arts
Art Explora x Cité internationale des arts Residency
Paris, Île-de-France, France· Global
Stipend: €1,000 per month living allowanceCLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
residencyCost to Attend: €0Duration: 90–180 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists and researchers of all nationalities and ages (visual, performing and digital arts) who can show at least five years of professional activity; the SOLO format is for individual artists, the collective format for collectives of artists, researchers and curators.
- The Focus: A residency at the Cité internationale des arts Montmartre site, Paris, for projects interrogating contemporary issues such as new technologies, art–science links, and environmental and social questions.
- The Funding: Monthly living grant of €1,000, production support up to €3,000 (on receipts), round-trip travel to Paris, and a furnished ~50 m² live-work studio (shared by at most two artists).
- Key Requirements: Online application in French or English with a project description (max 3,500 characters excluding spaces, visuals allowed), a written motivation letter on the importance of residing in France (max 2 pages), a portfolio of relevant past projects (max 30 pages), and a CV or detailed biography (max 5 pages).
Le Marais
Cité internationale des arts
Villa Bloch x Cité internationale des arts
Poitiers, France· Global
Stipend: Monthly grant from the City of Poitiers: €1,250 grossCLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
residencyCost to Attend: $0Duration: 3 months or 6 monthsDates: From 04 January 2027 to 29 February 2028Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Performing-arts artists (playwriting, directing, choreography, musical composition, circus, performance art, etc.) who are French-speaking, write in French, can engage with a diverse audience, and have completed or are currently undertaking at least one residency at the Cité internationale des arts.
- The Focus: A 3- or 6-month residency at Villa Bloch in Poitiers combining creative work with public outreach, offered to artists after a prior Cité internationale des arts residency.
- The Funding: €1,250 gross monthly grant from the City of Poitiers; free accommodation and workspace; return travel between Paris and Poitiers covered.
- Key Requirements: Completed and signed application form, covering letter specifying desired duration (3 or 6 months) and exact dates, statement of intent, up-to-date CV, and a portfolio of previous work with captions sent as a single PDF.
Haihatus Art Center
Haihatus Artist Residency
Joutsa, Keski-Suomi, Finland· Global
Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
residencyCost to Attend: €660–€990Duration: 2 weeks – 3 months
- Who Can Apply: Open to international artists and art students from all disciplines, including self-taught artists, at any career stage.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency offers a relaxed working environment in Finland's Lakeland region. The program is hosted in historic buildings with a garden and sculpture park.
- Cost: This is a fee-based residency costing €660 per month for a single room, with no stipend or funding provided.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online form including details on their artistic field, website, and desired residency period.
Shape Arts
Shape Arts Emergent Residency
St Ives, Cornwall, United Kingdom· National
Stipend: £3,000 bursary to support your practiceDeadline: NOV 1, 2026
residencyHybridDuration: 7 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: UK-based deaf or disabled artists aged 18+, in their first five career years, with socially engaged practice; full-time students and past Emergent shortlistees are excluded. Residency applicants must live or work in Cornwall, Devon or Somerset; others can seek cohort mentoring.
- The Focus: A one-week residency in St Ives, Cornwall at Tate St Ives and Porthmeor Studios, plus remote mentoring and career development for early-career disabled artists.
- The Funding: £3,000 bursary, travel and accommodation covered, and remote mentoring; shortlisted artists receive mentoring and three sessions with a chosen mentor.
- Key Requirements: Complete the Google Form, emailed Word form or a video answering every question. Explain current support needs, goals, early-career practice in a CV/bio, and barriers; include contact details. Shortlisted artists attend a Zoom interview; residents provide address evidence. Form limits could not be verified.
University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham Network Plus: Shifting Global Polarities Artists' Fellowships
United Kingdom· Global
Stipend: Up to £11,000 per Fellow to support research (including travel), production and subsistence costs; may include an artist's fee.Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
fellowshipHybridDuration: 365 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists from or working on Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central, East and Pacific Asia, including migrant, diasporic and refugee artists, at any career stage. Individuals and collectives may apply; students are ineligible.
- The Focus: Research-led art, especially lens-based media, poetry and performance, engaging with the Polarities Network’s regions and themes. Activities last up to 12 months, starting between 1 March and 1 April 2027.
- The Funding: Up to £11,000 for research, travel, production, subsistence and an artist’s fee, paid against acceptable expenditure reports. Mentoring is provided; UK welcome-event travel and accommodation are funded separately.
- Key Requirements: Apply through the Cohort 3 online form; applicants are encouraged to contact Ruth Maclennan beforehand. Submit a CV of at most 2 A4 pages, previous-work examples, activities/outputs, justified costs and ethical issues; fellows must attend the one-day UK welcome event.
Glen Arbor Arts Center
Glen Arbor Arts Center Artist-in-Residence
Glen Arbor, MI· Global
Deadline: NOV 5, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $35Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 14 daysDates: May–October 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to solo practitioners working in creative writing, visual art, photography, sculpture, fiber arts, ceramics, or music; groups/collaborative teams are not considered, and artists selected in the preceding three years are ineligible.
- The Focus: Two-week self-directed artist residency in Glen Arbor, within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, with free housing and a seasonal shared studio at Thoreson Farm.
- The Funding: Housing provided free of charge; no residency fee. A non-refundable $35 application fee is the only cost to apply.
- Key Requirements: Complete the online form with résumé PDF, written residency proposal responses, preferred 2-week dates, and work samples (3 PDF samples for non-visual artists or 6–8 JPG/GIF/PNG images for visual artists), then pay the $35 application fee.
artgoat.comResidency
Illustrative image: James McNeill Whistler, The Artist in His Studio, 1865–66. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain
Krone
ArtThrob + Krone Group Artist Residency
Tulbagh, South Africa· Global
Deadline: NOV 6, 2026
residencyDuration: 21 daysDates: 5–25 July 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists worldwide working across painting, sculpture, installation, photography, film, writing, sound, music and interdisciplinary practices; individuals or proposed groups of three may apply; one participant is encouraged to have a strong interest in writing or publishing.
- The Focus: Three-week interdisciplinary group residency at Twee Jonge Gezellen farm in Tulbagh for research, experimentation, dialogue and exchange, with the possibility of a shared outcome or group exhibition.
- The Funding: Accommodation, studio/workshop, gallery access, weekly farm produce, a food allowance, and local South African transport and airfares provided; international travel not covered; no stipend amount stated.
- Key Requirements: Single PDF (max 10 MB) with a short bio (150 words), two-page CV, 500-word statement, four to five images with titles/dates/medium/dimensions (or two pieces of writing up to 2,000 words), contact details, and an optional 100-word idea; groups of three add a shared 500-word statement and a named contact person; name the file Surname_Firstname_KroneResidency.pdf and email it.
Est-Nord-Est
Est-Nord-Est REGULAR Author Residency 2027-2028
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Québec, Canada· Global
Stipend: Residency honorarium of CAD $2,080 (plus an optional $300 for a selected youth/community workshop)Deadline: NOV 8, 2026
residencyCost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 56 days
- Who Can Apply: Authors from Québec, Canada and other countries whose research and writing concern ideas, practices or issues in contemporary visual and media arts (creative approaches accepted if the writing reflects on art; not general literature, plays or poetry).
- The Focus: An eight-week research and experimentation residency held alongside the artist residencies, hosting one author per season in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Québec.
- The Funding: CAD $2,080 residency honorarium, an individual studio-workshop for work and lodging, documentation centre, and technical/artistic/logistical support; optional $300 extra for a selected community workshop. Materials, travel and other living costs are at the resident's expense.
- Key Requirements: Online application form; a curriculum vitae (maximum two pages, PDF); a text presenting research and experimentation intentions (maximum one page, PDF); two published texts on contemporary art (maximum 10 pages in total, PDF).
Kunststiftung des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt
Saxony-Anhalt Art Foundation Working Stipends (Kunststiftung Sachsen-Anhalt Arbeitsstipendien)
Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
Award: €1,500 per month; funding usually runs 3 or 6 months (€4,500 or €9,000 in total)Deadline: NOV 9, 2026
grantDuration: 90–180 daysDates: Förderzeitraum ab September 2027
- Who Can Apply: Full-time freelance artists, normally resident in Sachsen-Anhalt; strong project connections can qualify nonresidents.
- The Focus: New artistic projects, including visual and applied art.
- The Funding: EUR 1,500 monthly, normally three or six months; extension requires reapplication, maximum twelve months.
- Key Requirements: Individual portal application, project description and work samples; no concurrent institutional funding.
artgoat.comGrant
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Nebraska Arts Council
Nebraska Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship (Literary Arts)
United States
Stipend: Stipend of up to $5,000 for a one-year fellowship. 2026 awards were $5,000, $2,500 and $1,000.Deadline: NOV 16, 2026
fellowshipRemoteDuration: One-year fellowship award period
- Who Can Apply: Nebraska resident artists 19 years or older working in literary arts this cycle, who are not enrolled in an undergraduate program in the artistic field in which they apply.
- The Focus: Merit-based fellowship for literary artists to support professional development, creation of new art, presentations, training, and/or research.
- The Funding: Fellowship stipend of up to $5,000 for a one-year fellowship period.
- Key Requirements: Artist biography (not seen by jurors), redacted artist statement describing the submitted body of work and planned use of funds, and PDF work samples: fiction/nonfiction 1–2 pieces up to 50 pages (optional one-page synopsis not counted); poetry up to five poems and 30 pages; each entry must include title, date, literary category, length, and description.
"Long Food Line" by artist Francisco Souto.
The Jacquelyn
Anderson Resident Artist Program
Organization based in Sacramento· Global
Stipend: Stipend to offset living expenses and art supplies (not to exceed $15,000).Deadline: NOV 30, 2026
residencyRemoteDuration: Four Months of Dedicated Creative Time
- Who Can Apply: Artists 18 or older working in any visual or interdisciplinary medium, from anywhere in the United States or abroad.
- The Focus: A four-month virtual residency to create a new body of work inspired by Jacquelyn Anderson's curated 300-photo archive, ending in a solo show at The Jacquelyn in Sacramento.
- The Funding: Stipend for living expenses and art supplies up to $15,000; artists keep 100% of exhibition sales.
- Key Requirements: Send a single PDF or folder by email/file link: one-page intent letter, proof of concept, four-month scope/timeline, materials/living-expense budget, resume/bio with physical address, and 5–10 images or video/writing samples with descriptions/dates. References are optional.
The Japan Foundation
The Japan Foundation Fellowship for Arts and Culture in Asia
Japan· Multi-National
Stipend: Short-term: JPY 21,400/day in Japan or Singapore, JPY 14,400/day elsewhere. Long-term: JPY 513,600/month in Japan or Singapore, JPY 345,600/month elsewhere; partial months prorated daily.Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
fellowship
- Who Can Apply: Individuals residing in and holding citizenship or permanent residence in Japan or an ASEAN country.
- The Focus: Overseas arts and cultural research, creation and collaboration linking Japan and ASEAN.
- The Funding: Destination-based stipends, economy airfare, insurance and research allowances.
- Key Requirements: Application form, CV, project description, host information, schedule and host acceptance through the portal.
Abbey Foundation for the Arts
Abbey Foundation Studio Grant
Boonville, CA· Global
Stipend: Up to $5,000 for materials and equipmentDeadline: DEC 1, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 181 daysDates: January 1–June 30, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Artists working across multiple media. The grant is open broadly, but is most practical for artists in nearby counties because housing, meals, and transportation are not provided.
- The Focus: A six-month, day-use studio grant supporting project development in an 850-square-foot indoor studio with an attached screened work area.
- The Funding: Up to $5,000 for project materials and additional equipment; no application fee or residency fee. Housing, meals, transportation, and travel are not covered.
- Key Requirements: Online application with two referrals, residency goals, address, optional website, and 5–10 work images.
Wave Farm
Wave Farm Radio Art Fellowship: Research
Acra, NY· Global
Stipend: $2,000 fellowship stipendDeadline: DEC 1, 2026
fellowshipHybrid
- Who Can Apply: International open call for artists and researchers; full-time students ineligible except case-by-case for career artists in post-graduate study. Women, gender non-conforming people and people of color are encouraged to apply.
- The Focus: Researching and selecting historical and contemporary radio artworks for Wave Farm's Broadcast Radio Art Archive and producing a 2- or 3-episode series for WGXC 90.7-FM
- The Funding: $2,000 stipend for a 2-month engagement, including a 10-day on-site visit with housing at the Wave Farm Study Center
- Key Requirements: Single online application covering all 2027 Research and Production opportunities; a compelling proposal plus a body of transmission-related work or demonstrated capacity to complete the project
Bogliasco Foundation
Bogliasco Fellowship
Bogliasco, GE, Italy· Global
Stipend: No general stipend is provided, but several Special Fellowships offer stipends ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
fellowshipApp Fee: $30Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 32 days
- Who Can Apply: Accomplished artists and scholars from all countries are eligible. Students currently enrolled in a degree-granting program are not eligible.
- The Focus: This program offers one-month residencies for artists and scholars to create new work on the Italian Riviera. It provides a supportive, inspiring environment that fosters cross-cultural and interdisciplinary dialogue.
- The Funding: The fellowship includes full room and board and a private workspace at no cost. Artists are responsible for their own travel expenses.
- Key Requirements: Applications require a CV (max 3 pages), a one-page project description, three work samples, and two letters of reference.
Constance Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts
2027 Saltonstall Residency for New York State Artists and Writers
Ithaca, NY
Stipend: $100/week for 2- to 4-week residents plus need-based support up to about $1,000; $500 for 7-night parent/caregiver residentsDeadline: DEC 6, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 7–28 daysDates: May 13-November 8, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Full-time year-round residents of New York State or Indian Nations therein, age 21+; open to artists and writers at any career stage
- The Focus: Free 2027 studio residencies lasting one to four weeks, including two seven-night sessions for parents and full-time caregivers
- The Funding: $100/week for 2- to 4-week residents plus need-based support up to about $1,000; $500 for seven-night parent/caregiver residents; housing, meals and studio space included
- Key Requirements: 2027 categories are poetry, fiction, photography/filmmaking, and painting/sculpture/visual arts; anonymous statement and work samples; no creative nonfiction or playwriting/screenwriting this cycle
Kulturstiftung der Länder
German Federal and State Fellowships Abroad (Auslandsstipendien von Bund und Ländern)
Germany· National
Deadline: DEC 15, 2026
residencyDuration: 10 months (Villa Massimo, Sept–June); 3 months (Casa Baldi, one quarter); 3 months (Venice, one quarter); 6 months (Paris, May–Oct or Nov–April); no extension possible
- Who Can Apply: German citizens or artists with primary residence and creative centre in Germany, with supraregional visibility.
- The Focus: Artistic development at one selected residency abroad.
- The Funding: Free accommodation/workspace and standard monthly stipends of €1,500–€3,000, including travel and materials.
- Key Requirements: Complete the online form by 15 December; visual artists subsequently upload a PDF portfolio, maximum 12 pages and 30 MB.
Allan Hancock College
Part-time Faculty - Art
Santa Maria, CA
Pay: $56 USDDeadline: DEC 31, 2026
jobApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Requires a Master’s in fine arts, art, or art history; or a Bachelor's in those fields plus a Master's in humanities.
- The Focus: The role involves teaching subjects including Art History, Drawing, Painting, Design, Digital Illustration, and Animation at a community college. Faculty provide instruction according to established curriculum to a diverse student body.
- Compensation: Compensation is hourly, with rates from $56.46-$86.44 for lectures, $49.17-$75.26 for labs, and $36.33-$56.69 for activities.
- Key Requirements: This is a part-time position with varied hours. Applicants must submit a current resume and transcripts to be considered.
Land of Enchantment: Residency
Land of Enchantment Spring Residency Program 2027
A Coruña, Galicia, Spain· Global
Deadline: JAN 1, 2027
residencyCost to Attend: €20–€25Duration: 7–365 daysDates: One month from March 20, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, thinkers, and change-makers of all disciplines and career stages
- The Focus: Artistic development, ecological awareness, and well-being through community-based residency; creation as a tool for social justice, personal transformation, and ecological awareness
- Cost: No cash award or stipend. Accommodation and studio access cost €20 per night for a shared room or camper spot or €25 per night for a private room; food and drinks are not included.
- Key Requirements: Application to be submitted by one of the four annual deadlines; no specific materials listed on the residency page
Land of Enchantment: Residency
Luminarts Cultural Foundation
Luminarts Visual Arts Fellowship
Chicago, IL
Award: $10,000 unrestricted Fellowship. Visual Arts Finalists who are not awarded receive a $300 Honorable Mention Award.Deadline: JAN 15, 2027
fellowshipRemote
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists aged 18-30 on the day they apply who are legally able to receive taxable income in the US and live within 150 miles of the Chicago Loop, or who spent 4-6 consecutive formative years there and consider themselves a Chicago artist.
- The Focus: An unrestricted fellowship for emerging Chicago-area visual artists in drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture and video (short films are not accepted).
- The Funding: $10,000 unrestricted Fellowship; finalists receive a $300 Honorable Mention Award. Fellows can apply for further Luminarts funding and opportunities for 10 years.
- Key Requirements: Via Submittable: three images of artwork, a 250-500 word anonymous artist statement, one reference (name, contact, relationship), and a CV/resume; non-residents add a 250-500 word regional impact statement. Applicants certify no A.I. was used, and finalists must install and attend the exhibition in Chicago in March 2027.
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Residency - London
London, England, United Kingdom· National
Stipend: grant recipients receive a monthly stipend of CHF 3,600 to cover living expenses.Applications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
residencyCost to Attend: CHF 0Duration: 90–180 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to Swiss artists and cultural professionals, or non-Swiss professionals officially resident in Switzerland, with an outstanding record of achievement.
- The Focus: This residency provides dedicated time for creative work in London's Whitechapel/Stepney district. Artists are provided with a private house and access to specialized studios.
- The Funding: This residency provides free housing and a monthly stipend of CHF 3,600 to cover living expenses.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a letter of motivation, a portfolio/CV covering the last 3-5 years, and a project plan.
PRAx | Oregon State University
PRAx Student Fellowship
Corvallis, OR
Award: $1,000Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
fellowshipApp Fee: $0Duration: 365 daysDates: Jun 2027 – Jun 2028
- Who Can Apply: Graduate and upper-division undergraduate students at Oregon State University with a minimum GPA of 3.0; must be enrolled at OSU throughout the fellowship year.
- The Focus: Interdisciplinary creative and journalistic projects at the intersection of art/humanities with science or engineering, developed through mentorship and research engagement.
- The Funding: $1,000 fellowship award; optional retreat at PLAYA in Summer Lake, Oregon.
- Key Requirements: Complete Submittable application form with answers to track-specific questions; provide a nomination letter from a faculty member; upload or link additional materials requested by your chosen fellowship track; identify mentors (at least one must be OSU-affiliated).
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Residency - Bucharest
Bucharest, Romania· National
Stipend: monthly stipend of CHF 3,600Applications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
residencyCost to Attend: CHF 0Duration: 30–120 days
- Who Can Apply: Swiss artists or non-Swiss artists with official Swiss residency who have an outstanding professional track record.
- The Focus: This residency is affiliated with the New Europe College, offering a unique interdisciplinary environment. Artists can participate in weekly seminars with international fellows from the arts and social sciences.
- The Funding: This residency provides free accommodation and a monthly stipend of CHF 3,600, but does not cover travel expenses.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a letter of motivation, a portfolio of work from the last 3-5 years, and a project plan.
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Residency - Budapest
Budapest, ZG, Hungary· National
Stipend: A monthly stipend of CHF 3,600 is provided to cover living expenses.Applications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
residencyDuration: 30–120 days
- Who Can Apply: Swiss artists or non-Swiss artists officially resident in Switzerland with an outstanding record; not for early-career artists.
- The Focus: This residency supports established artists with a strong interest in the region for a period of self-directed work. Residents are housed in a two-storey apartment in Budapest's historic castle district.
- The Funding: This residency provides free accommodation and a monthly stipend of CHF 3,600; travel costs are not covered.
- Key Requirements: Applications require a letter of motivation, a portfolio/CV covering the last 3-5 years, and a project plan.
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Residency - Zug
Zug, ZG, Switzerland· National
Stipend: CHF 3,600 per monthApplications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
residencyApp Fee: CHF 0Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: This residency is exclusively for Swiss writers and literary translators, or non-Swiss professionals officially resident in Switzerland.
- The Focus: This residency offers a quiet space for writers and translators to live and work in a studio apartment. It encourages engagement with the concurrent cohort of invited residents from East-Central and Southeast Europe.
- The Funding: The program provides free lodging in a studio apartment and a monthly stipend of CHF 3,600.
- Key Requirements: Applications must be submitted online with a motivation letter, a portfolio/CV, and a project description as PDFs.
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Grants
Award: CHF 30,000Applications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
grant
- Who Can Apply: Swiss artists or Swiss residents with an outstanding professional track record; students and emerging artists are not eligible.
- The Focus: This grant recognizes outstanding artistic work and supports established professionals in concentrating on a specific project. The award encourages experimental and innovative exploration within the artist's practice.
- The Funding: This program awards ten grants of CHF 30,000 each, from which mandatory social insurance contributions are deducted.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a motivation letter, a portfolio of recent work, and a project description online.
Tron Le
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Travel Grants - East-Central and Southeast Europe
Award: CHF 5,000 to CHF 30,000Applications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
grantApp Fee: CHF 0
- Who Can Apply: Professional Swiss artists or Swiss residents with a proven track record, excluding emerging artists and students.
- The Focus: Supports cultural exchange and research in East-Central and Southeast Europe. The grant enables networking, project development, and creative exploration of the region.
- The Funding: Provides grants from CHF 5,000 to CHF 30,000 for travel, research, and project implementation.
- Key Requirements: Requires an online application with a motivation letter, portfolio, project description, and budget.
Christian Lue
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Residency - Belgrade
Belgrade, ZG, Serbia· National
Stipend: monthly stipend of CHF 3,600Applications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
residencyDuration: 90–180 days
- Who Can Apply: Swiss artists or non-Swiss artists officially resident in Switzerland with an outstanding record of achievement are eligible.
- The Focus: This residency offers a three or six-month stay in a loft apartment in Belgrade's city center. The program supports individual artists and duos, with on-site assistance provided by a local partner organization.
- The Funding: Provides free use of a loft apartment and a monthly stipend of CHF 3,600 for living expenses.
- Key Requirements: Requires a letter of motivation, a portfolio/CV covering the last 3-5 years, and a project plan.
Ben Asyo
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Residency - Sofia
Sofia, София-град, Bulgaria· National
Stipend: CHF 3,600 per monthApplications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
residencyApp Fee: CHF 0Cost to Attend: CHF 0Duration: 30–120 days
- Who Can Apply: Swiss artists or non-Swiss residents of Switzerland with an outstanding professional record; not for artists starting their careers.
- The Focus: This residency in Sofia offers focused time for a project, affiliated with the Institute for Advanced Study (CAS). Artists can engage with a multidisciplinary cohort of international fellows through weekly seminars.
- The Funding: Provides a monthly stipend of CHF 3,600, free accommodation, and a potential family supplement up to CHF 1,000/month.
- Key Requirements: Requires an online application with a letter of motivation, a portfolio/CV covering the last 3-5 years, and a project plan.
Blue Mountain Center
Artist Residency
Blue Mountain Lake, NY· Global
Stipend: No set stipend; need-based financial support is available after acceptance (past recipients received about $400–600).Applications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: FEB 1, 2027
residencyApp Fee: $25Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 28 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to established writers, artists, composers, filmmakers, and social justice activists. International applicants and graduate students are welcome.
- The Focus: This residency supports work with a social and ecological concern aimed at a general audience. It offers a space for work, rest, and rejuvenation in the Adirondack Mountains.
- The Funding: This is a free residency providing room and board, with travel stipends of $400-$600 available. A $25 application fee is required.
- Key Requirements: Requires a bio, work plan, statement on community living, and work samples specific to your discipline.
Credit: Riley Hooper
Claussen-Simon-Stiftung
Claussen-Simon-Stiftung stART.up Fellowship
Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Stipend: Up to €1,400 per month (plus a child supplement of €300 where applicable)Applications open: January 15, 2027Deadline: FEB 15, 2027
fellowshipDuration: Einjähriges Arbeitsstipendium (1 Jahr)Dates: Stipendienjahr 2027/2028
- Who Can Apply: Early-career artists, normally 25–35, with initial professional experience; Hamburg primary residence during funding.
- The Focus: Freelance artistic development across disciplines.
- The Funding: Up to €1,400/month for one year, possible €300 child supplement, workshops and coaching.
- Key Requirements: Online form, degree/exceptional-practice evidence, CV, portfolio, motivation letter, two recommendations and monthly financial needs.
Hamburgische Kulturstiftung
Hamburg Cultural Foundation Project Funding for Emerging Artists (Projektförderung Junge Kunst und Kultur)
Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Award: Maximum €15,000Deadline: FEB 15, 2027
grant
- Who Can Apply: Emerging professional freelance artists whose main artistic activity is in Hamburg, across visual arts, performance, music, literature, film and photography. There is no age limit or Hamburg residence requirement; amateur and university student projects are excluded.
- The Focus: New contemporary art and culture projects with experimental approaches, developed and presented in Hamburg. For this round, the first public exhibition, performance or event must be on or after 15 June 2027.
- The Funding: Up to €15,000 for project development and presentation costs. No own funds are required, though co-funding is encouraged; ongoing rent, operating costs and renovations are excluded.
- Key Requirements: Apply online in German or English with a summary of up to 2,500 characters including spaces and one PDF: proposal, audience, dates/venue, participants’ short CVs, itemised budget and work samples or links. Limit the PDF to 15 pages and 5 MB to meet both published size limits.
»Abaporu: Das andere verschlingen« von Nágila Analy Freitas Reis © Steffen Baraniak
South Carolina Arts Commission
South Carolina Arts Commission Arts Project Support Grants
SC
Award: Up to $2,500 within a fiscal yearDeadline: FEB 25, 2027
grantDates: September 29, 2026 – May 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Practicing artists age 18+ who are U.S. and South Carolina legal residents with a permanent residence in the state for at least one year, plus South Carolina-based nonprofit organizations and units of government; degree-seeking students are ineligible.
- The Focus: Quality arts projects, marketing, and events, and artistic or professional development for artists and arts organizations.
- The Funding: Up to $2,500 per applicant within a fiscal year; 1:2 match required for artists, 1:1 for organizations.
- Key Requirements: Apply through Foundant with project details, an itemized budget, 2–5 support materials and discipline-specific samples. Visual artists submit 5–10 high-resolution images; relevant video options allow up to two samples totaling 20 minutes, with public links and accurate credits.
Surel's Place
Surel's Place Month-Long Artist Residency — 2027
Garden City, ID· Global
Stipend: $100 per week living stipend; $300 travel stipendDeadline: MAR 1, 2027
residencyCost to Attend: $0Duration: 30 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists aged 25 and older at any career stage; open to visual, literary, multimedia, and performance artists worldwide
- The Focus: Month-long residency providing dedicated time and space for artists to focus on their creative work and processes
- The Funding: $100 per week living stipend; $300 travel stipend; housing, studio, and facilities provided; no residency fees
- Key Requirements: Online application form (completed in one session); professional biography (max 250 words); art proposal (max 100 words); two housing references (recent landlords or neighbors); two professional references; availability calendar selection; supplementary materials submitted to info@surelsplace.org by deadline (portfolio/work samples, CV, artist statement, full proposal, workshop description if applicable)
Cill Rialaig Project
Cill Rialaig Project Residency
Ballinskelligs, County Kerry, Ireland· Global
Deadline: MAR 15, 2027
residencyApp Fee: €40Cost to Attend: See details
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, poets, writers, filmmakers, composers, and creative professionals from Ireland and abroad
- The Focus: Artist residency offering isolation and eremitic-like living and working space in a restored pre-famine village
- Cost: Free accommodation in self-catering house-studios; residents provide their own transportation, food, and supplies
- Key Requirements: Apply by the 15 March or 15 September deadline; the application fee is currently €40. Contact cillrialaigarts@gmail.com for the application details. Residents provide their own transportation, food and supplies.
Cill Rialaig village on cliff overlooking Atlantic
Maine Media Workshops + College
Maine Media Book Artist in Residence
Rockport, ME· Global
Stipend: Residents needing housing receive a $350 weekly stipend for the four-week residency (about $1,400 total), plus up to $500 for materials and expenses, meals on campus when the cafeteria is open, and living accommodations. Residents not needing housing receive a $1,000 stipend plus $500 for supplies.Deadline: JUN 13, 2027
residencyDuration: 28 daysDates: April 1–29, 2028
- Who Can Apply: Emerging and practising artists, book artists, letterpress printers and photographers combining word and image may apply. Collaborations are considered, but share the same funding regardless of participant count.
- The Focus: Complete an editioned project combining word and image during a four-week residency in Rockport, Maine, April 1–29, 2028, with access to the book-arts studio.
- The Funding: Housing residents get a $350 weekly stipend (about $1,400 total) plus up to $500 for materials/expenses, meals, and lodging; non-housing residents get a $1,000 stipend plus $500 for supplies.
- Key Requirements: Email a compressed folder labeled with your name containing an artist statement and CV; a one-page project description with anticipated equipment needs, proposed dates, and housing need; an outline budget for the $500 material/travel support; and 10 recent work images with short descriptions (72 ppi, 800 px longest side, JPEG, Adobe RGB 1998).
Palazzo Monti
Artist Residency Program
Brescia, BS, Italy· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyDuration: 7–45 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to Italian and international artists of any age, gender, or medium
- The Focus: An incubator for creativity in a 13th-century palazzo with 18th-century frescoes, offering artists inspiration, new relationships, and a unique historical setting to create work
- The Funding: Free accommodation and studio space; artists cover production, travel, and living costs
- Key Requirements: Submit the online application request form to receive details of the application process
We-Che Art Residency
We-Che International Art Residency
Trevelin, Chubut, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $350–$1,600Duration: 7–60 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and established artists, writers, and creators from all countries and disciplines (visual arts, literature, painting, drawing, photography, video, sculpture, textile art, writing, research, etc.)
- The Focus: Creative production and artistic research in a nature-based setting; special focus on book projects and art-nature interaction
- Cost: Residency fee $350/week or $1,300/month (general); $1,600/month (book project); includes housing, workspace, utilities, Wi-Fi, airport pickup, and weekly outings; artists cover travel, visa, food, insurance, and supplies
- Key Requirements: Application form with project description and portfolio images; WhatsApp video call after selection; $500 non-refundable deposit; copy of plane ticket, passport, and travel insurance one month before stay
Burren College of Art
Residency+ (with weekly tutorials)
Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €1,295Duration: 30–240 daysDates: September to April
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists, particularly graduate students and those seeking faculty mentorship
- The Focus: Studio residency with weekly faculty tutorials and college community engagement
- Cost: €1,295 per 4-week period (2026/2027); accommodation available separately
- Key Requirements: Apply via the college's residency application form: contact details, date of birth, citizenship; a summary of your art career; a link to examples of your work (website/portfolio, or jpegs emailed to lisa@burrencollege.ie); a description of your work and methods; and your desired residency period.
Bonnie Fukuzawa
Bylis Whispers
Bylis Whispers Artist in Residence
Hekal, Mallakastër, Albania· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €300–€900Duration: 7–21 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, writers, photographers, musicians, performers, researchers and interdisciplinary cultural practitioners.
- The Focus: Artistic research, reflection, creation and exchange in dialogue with the ancient Bylis landscape and local community.
- Cost: Participation costs €300 per week and includes accommodation, breakfast, dinner, and one transfer from Tirana to Hekal.
- Key Requirements: Short CV, project proposal (1–2 pages), work samples, preferred residency dates, and a short motivation statement.
Today Art Initiative
Today Art Initiative
Talin, Aragatsotn, Armenia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: From €400Duration: 7–240 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists working in visual art, performance art, music/sound art, architecture, urban art, literature/creative writing, curatorial and cultural research, arts administration, art management, and interdisciplinary or socially engaged art practices.
- The Focus: Contemporary art residencies supporting experimental and innovative art practices, with priority for community engagement, workshops, and participatory artworks.
- Cost: Studio space, curatorial support, and administrative support provided by host; residents pay €400/month residency fee (covers studio rent, utilities, administrative support).
- Key Requirements: CV, project proposal (max. 500 words), portfolio.
CUE Art Foundation
Art Critic Mentorship Program
New York, NY· Global
Stipend: $600 honorariumDeadline: Rolling
fellowship
- The Funding: $600 honorarium
- Key Requirements: Writers work with an established art critic mentor to produce essays for CUE's exhibition catalogues.
Tsohil Bhatia
18th Street Arts Center
Visiting Artist Residency
Santa Monica, CA· National
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $400–$6,000Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists of all generations and nationalities are welcome, including visual artists, curators, writers, musicians, and performing artists.
- The Focus: This is a research and production-based residency for international and US-based artists. Residents are situated in a vibrant Santa Monica arts community with live/work studios.
- The Funding: Artists are encouraged to secure their own funding, with subsidized live/work studios costing between $400 and $6,000 for the full term.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a letter of interest, CV, work samples, and a statement about their funding support.
Jumatatu Poe and Jermone Donte Beacham
Dutch Foundation for Literature
Letterenfonds Development Grants for Literary Creators
Organization based in Amsterdam· Global
Award: € 500 - € 2.500Deadline: Rolling
grant
- Who Can Apply: Beginning and advanced writers in Dutch, Frisian, Papiamentu or Papiamento, and visual artists/illustrators; beginners need an unpublished debut plus one qualifying activity, advanced applicants need a project grant for a book in the past two years.
- The Focus: Contribution to costs of education, coaching, guidance, editing, and travel/accommodation for education or research at home or abroad.
- The Funding: Grant of €500–€2,500 per application.
- Key Requirements: Online application form, development plan based on the provided model, budget, and a reflection on any previously received development grant.
Art and Cultural Studies Laboratory (ACSL)
Art and Cultural Studies Laboratory
Yerevan, Armenia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 14–365 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists of all disciplines and career stages worldwide
- The Focus: International artist residency supporting contemporary art practices, research, and cultural exchange in Armenia
- Cost: No stipend or expense coverage provided by host; residents cover travel, accommodation, per diem, and materials; meals available at low cost; free access to seminars, workshops, exhibitions, and curatorial support
- Key Requirements: Artistic statement (300–500 words), CV (max 2 pages) with narrative bio, completed application form, digital portfolio or work samples (or personal website URL); all documents submitted in English to info@acsl.am
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec
CALQ Strategic Opportunities and Career Plan Grant (Opportunités stratégiques et plan de carrière)
Canada
Award: Up to CAD 100,000 per year; support may be granted over several years.Deadline: Rolling
grant
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists and recognized independent curators who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and have ordinarily lived in Québec for at least 12 months.
- The Focus: Unusual projects that are decisive for career planning and development and for making use of the artist's work.
- The Funding: Up to CAD 100,000 per year; support may be granted over several years.
- Key Requirements: Submit project-description and personal-information forms plus the budget/timeline spreadsheet by WeTransfer before starting; the whole project must fall outside other grant streams.
Eramboo Artist Environment
Eramboo Artist Environment Live-in Residency
Terrey Hills, NSW, Australia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: A$250–A$300Duration: 7–180 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists, writers, musicians, dancers, performance artists, and artists working in all media; international, interstate, and regional artists welcome
- The Focus: Developing a body of work, site-responsive projects, or creative growth in a bushland setting on the edge of a World Heritage National Park
- Cost: $250 AUD/week (individual) or $300 AUD/week (couple) plus $500 refundable bond + $100 cleaning fee; artist covers transport, airfares, food, and materials
- Key Requirements: CV, artist information, 3 images of recent work, description of what you would like to achieve during residency (max 500 words), 2 industry professional references, 1 character reference, preferred residency dates, application type (individual/couple/group)
Cove Park
Open Residencies
Peaton Hill, AGB, United Kingdom· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: £0Cost to Attend: See details
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, cultural practitioners, writers, and researchers in all disciplines and at any career stage, globally.
- The Focus: This is a self-directed residency for practitioners with their own funding. The program offers time and space in a unique rural setting in Scotland overlooking Loch Long.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency. Prices are not published; they depend on the length of stay, the time of year and whether you apply as an organisation, a company or a solo practitioner.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online enquiry form to be considered for this rolling opportunity.
Toby Patterson
India Foundation for the Arts
India Foundation for the Arts Request for Proposals: Workshops/ Residencies/ Seminars
Award: Up to a maximum of Rs 3,00,000/-Deadline: Rolling
grantDuration: Upto 6 months
- Who Can Apply: Individual Indian nationals and Indian-national collaborators, with PAN and the required citizenship identification; organisations and PIO/OCI card holders are excluded.
- The Focus: Proposals for workshops, residencies or seminars that foster exchange, dialogue, learning, mentorship and experimentation in arts practice.
- The Funding: Project budget up to Rs 3,00,000; honorarium not exceeding 30% of proposed budget.
- Key Requirements: Email a proposal covering practice, project context and relevance, timeline, budget, previous work and CV/contact details. Projects may last up to six months; proposals may be in any Indian language, including English.
Casa Belgrado
La Vitrina de Belgrado - Call for Proposals
Buenos Aires, CABA, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
exhibition
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, curators, and makers from all geographic locations and at any career stage.
- The Focus: This is a call for proposals to activate a street-level exhibition space in Buenos Aires. The program seeks projects that engage with the local neighborhood and create dialogue with the community.
- The Funding: Specific financial details, fees, or funding are not listed for this exhibition opportunity.
- Key Requirements: Proposals must be submitted via the organization's online Google Form.
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec
CALQ Publication and Critical Documentation Grant (Publication et documentation critique)
Canada
Award: Maximum amount: CAD 20,000Deadline: Rolling
grant
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists in all CALQ-supported disciplines and independent curators recognized in visual arts, crafts, architectural research, digital arts and film-video; applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents who usually reside in Québec and have resided there for the past 12 months.
- The Focus: Financing the creation of critical documentation works (monographs, exhibition catalogues, electronic publications) about living Québec artists.
- The Funding: Grants up to $20,000 CAD to cover eligible project expenses.
- Key Requirements: Apply four weeks before starting; collaborator commitments; project-description and personal-information forms; specialist collaboration; printed publications must also be available electronically; promotion/distribution plans, technical estimate, supplier quotes and authors' published-text excerpts.
Taideniitty
Taideniitty Mini-Residency
Varkaus, Pohjois-Savo, Finland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €250–€750Duration: 7–21 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists from all fields seeking a short-term, self-directed creative retreat.
- The Focus: This is a short-term, self-directed residency for artists to take a break and focus on creativity. The program offers all the benefits of the main residency in a condensed format.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency costing €250 per week for 1–3 weeks.
- Key Requirements: To apply, send an email inquiry outlining your needs and expectations for the residency period.
Aviario Studio
Aviário Studio Multidisciplinary Residency
Ferreira do Zêzere, Portugal· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: From €600Duration: 14–180 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging, mid-career, and established artists working across a range of visual art disciplines.
- The Focus: A customizable residency in central Portugal for research, experimentation, or production. Artists can choose a self-directed, guided, or assisted-production format.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency: studio and housing cost €360 per week (€1,440 for 4 weeks); studio only €150 per week; technical assistance is extra (€20/hour).
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a proposal via the online form to receive a customized plan and fee quotation.
Seward Arts Council/Creative District
Seward Creative District Artist & Author Residency
Seward, NE· National
Deadline: Rolling
residencyDuration: 60–180 daysDates: Year-round
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists and authors at any career stage based in the United States
- The Focus: Studio-based residency supporting self-directed creative work, immersion in a rural arts community, and optional public engagement
- The Funding: Dedicated studio in the Seward Creative District plus lodging at a Creative District partner property; the official page does not state stipend, grant, or fee amounts
- Key Requirements: Completed application form via Google Forms; portfolio or work samples; artist statement or project proposal; CV/résumé; contact information and availability dates
Watercolor titled "Unspoken Pride" by artist Cathy Dunn
The Awesome Foundation
Awesome Foundation Grant
Award: $1000 or the local equivalentDeadline: Rolling
grantCost to Attend: $0
- Who Can Apply: Open to individuals, groups, and organizations worldwide at any career stage with an 'awesome' idea.
- The Focus: This grant supports novel or experimental projects that evoke surprise and delight. Initiatives can be in a wide range of areas including arts, technology, and community development.
- The Funding: Provides a no-strings-attached micro-grant of $1000 USD or the local currency equivalent.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must complete a simple online form describing their project, its budget, and their background.
ArtWaves
ArtWaves MDI (Acadia National Park) Artists In Residence Program
Bar Harbor, ME· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $0Duration: 7–14 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to experienced visual, performing, and interdisciplinary artists from around the world; any career stage
- The Focus: Artist residency combining teaching (public classes/workshops) with studio time, creative reflection, and community connection in a rural arts setting
- The Funding: No artist stipend or travel support; housing, studio access, Wi-Fi, and parking provided on campus
- Key Requirements: Complete the Artist in Residence application form (Google Form; requires a Google account sign-in); provide details of artistic practice and the classes you would teach; respond to the program within 5 business days of contact
Foundation for Contemporary Arts
Emergency Grants
Award: $500 - $3,000Deadline: Rolling
grant
- Who Can Apply: Individual visual artists, performing artists, and poets who make innovative, experimental work, living in the United States or U.S. territories and holding a U.S. Tax ID Number (SSN, EIN, ITIN, or other). Applicants must have committed performance or exhibition opportunities; prior FCA grantees must wait 36 months.
- The Focus: Provides urgent funding for contemporary, experimental projects. Supports artists with sudden opportunities or unexpected expenses for projects nearing public presentation.
- The Funding: Grants range from $500 to $3,000 to cover project-based expenses, with an average award of $2,200.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must have a committed public presentation date and demonstrate an unanticipated opportunity or unexpected expense.
Ivy Baldwin
AADK Spain
Cruce, Espacio para la Transformación
Blanca, Murcia, Spain· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €350–€1,000Duration: 14–90 daysDates: January - December 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to creators from all disciplines seeking a flexible, self-directed residency for work or rest.
- The Focus: This is a self-directed, open-theme residency for autonomous and flexible work. It is designed as a retreat for personal research, remote work, or rest in Blanca, Murcia.
- The Funding: Fees range from €350 to €1000 per month depending on accommodation. Other services like studio space and mentoring are available a la carte.
- Key Requirements: Applicants choose their desired services and accommodation via a modular system using the online application form.
Maison Saint Joseph
Maison Saint Joseph Art Residency 2026–2027
Crépy-en-Valois, France· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €610–€650Duration: 7–90 daysDates: 1 week to 3 months
- Who Can Apply: Artists, writers, performers, researchers, makers, and other creative practitioners working across disciplines
- The Focus: The 2026–2027 Roots & Routes season supports transdisciplinary work around belonging, movement, memory, and creation
- Cost: This is a fee-based residency with private accommodation and in-kind support; no cash stipend is stated. Short-term individual stays cost €650/week and medium-term individual stays cost €1,530/month, with separate collective rates. Utilities, materials, and travel are excluded.
- Key Requirements: Use the official residency page to submit a project and supporting information, including practice context, preferred format and duration, and space or technical needs
Mondriaan Fund
Mondriaan Fund Curator Researcher
Organization based in Amsterdam· National
Award: A contribution of € 2,480 per month, for no more than 6 months. Part of this sum is to cover time investment, and part to cover project costs.Deadline: Rolling
grantDuration: 183 days
- Who Can Apply: Independent curators, critics, theorists and art observers with at least 2 years of professional activity in the visual arts or cultural heritage, active within the Netherlands and/or the Caribbean part of the Kingdom; not for those enrolled in study programmes.
- The Focus: Preliminary research and developing visions and stories that strengthen contemporary visual art and cultural heritage, e.g. for exhibitions, events, articles or presentations.
- The Funding: €2,480 per month for up to 6 months; part covers time investment and part covers project costs.
- Key Requirements: Online application form plus an explanation of your work and cultural entrepreneurship (max 3 pages), CV (max 3 pages), project plan (max 4 pages), documentation (max 25 pages, 1–6 relevant articles and up to 10 images), a documentation list (max 2 pages), and if applicable a proof of registration (BRP extract) and bank details or KvK registration.
Buinho
Buinho Creative Residency
Messejana, Portugal· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €800–€1,200Duration: 14–61 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists, media artists, sculptors, designers, makers, writers, and curators at all career stages from any location.
- The Focus: This process-based residency encourages dialogue, exchange, and experimentation in response to the local environment. Artists have time and resources for their practice in the unique atmosphere of a historic Portuguese town.
- Cost: This is a fee-based residency with monthly costs from €800 to €1200, covering accommodation and full studio/fablab access.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project description, CV, portfolio (PDF or link), and intended dates of stay via email.
KHB Kunsthalle Below
Artist Residencies in KHBstudios Berlin
Berlin, BE, Germany· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: See details
- Who Can Apply: Open to international artists, especially those with a desk-based practice such as writers, researchers, or digital artists.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency takes place in a small storefront studio in Berlin's vibrant Wedding district. The program focuses on experimental hosting, local exploration, and artist books.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency; the contribution is on request. No stipend or other financial support is provided.
- Key Requirements: Applicants should inquire via the host organization, AG Minimales Reisen, and are expected to leave a contribution for the KHB Collection.
Maison Losseau
Maison Losseau Voluntary Writing and Creation Residency
Mons, Hainaut, Belgium· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residency
- Who Can Apply: Artists, writers, performers, architects, musicians, researchers and other creators whose proposal aligns with Maison Losseau's heritage, literary and contemporary-creation missions; no geographic restriction is stated
- The Focus: Transdisciplinary research and creation engaging archives, collections, heritage, literature, visual arts or contemporary social, cultural, ecological and political questions
- The Funding: Residential studio, bicycle, archive access and institutional facilitation are provided; project funding may be negotiated case by case but is not guaranteed for the voluntary pathway
- Key Requirements: Email residences.losseau@gmail.com with a motivation letter, CV, portfolio, preferred residency dates and a copy of both sides of an identity document
Arts Gowanus
Arts Gowanus Fellowship Program
Brooklyn, NY
Deadline: Rolling
fellowshipDuration: 365 daysDates: Fellowships begin on a rolling basis.
- Who Can Apply: Open to Brooklyn-based, low-income artists and makers in any medium and at all career stages; priority goes to applicants from affordable housing in Gowanus and Red Hook.
- The Focus: This fellowship provides a free studio space and career development to support a sustainable art practice. The year-long program culminates in a public exhibition supported by Arts Gowanus.
- The Funding: The fellowship covers the full cost of a studio for one year and provides tailored material and production support.
- Key Requirements: Requires a 10-hour weekly studio commitment, participation in programming, and a portfolio of 5-10 recent artworks.
Bilpin international ground for Creative Initiatives (BigCi)
BigCi Artist Residency Program
Bilpin, NSW, Australia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: A$350–A$400Duration: 14–42 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to painters, sculptors, multimedia artists, performance artists, writers, musicians, dancers, filmmakers, curators, and other creative practitioners of all career stages, worldwide
- The Focus: Professional development, project creation, and deepening existing practice in a rural setting on the edge of Wollemi National Park (Greater Blue Mountains), with exhibitions, performances, and community engagement
- Cost: Self-funded: subsidised fees of AUD$350/week (Australian) or AUD$400/week (international) covering accommodation, workspace, facilities, and artist support
- Key Requirements: Completed application form (separate forms for individuals and collaborations); project proposal; artist background; desired dates and duration; rolling applications year-round
Nordingrå Konstby
Nordingrå Art Village Artist Residency
Nordingrå, Sweden· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: SEK 2,200–SEK 6,625Duration: 14–28 daysDates: Year-round
- Who Can Apply: Open to cultural workers of all disciplines and career stages from any location.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency offers a place for development, rest, and focus in a rural art village. The program encourages artists to find a second home in the beautiful High Coast landscape of Sweden.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with fees ranging from 2,200 to 6,625 SEK for a 2-4 week stay.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must email a CV or a brief description of their work before booking a room online.
Córtex Frontal
Artist-in-Residence Program 2026
Arraiolos, Portugal· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €1,100–€3,536Duration: 28–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists from diverse disciplines, including duos and groups, are welcome to apply.
- The Focus: This program provides time and space for artists to develop projects. It fosters knowledge sharing and connection with the local community and region.
- Cost: The residency costs 275€ per week, covering program participation, private accommodation, studio, and utilities.
- Key Requirements: The minimum residency period is 4 weeks, with a maximum of 3 months; an online interview is required.
Bridge Guard Residence Centre
Bridge Guard Art / Science Residence
Štúrovo, Nitriansky kraj, Slovakia· Global
Stipend: €450 per monthDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €0Duration: 90–180 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists, scientists, or other professionals whose work bridges boundaries, connects disciplines, or utilizes various media; individuals or groups up to two.
- The Focus: This residency supports projects focused on uniting, connecting, and bridging conceptual, social, or political divides. Residents work freely in Štúrovo, Slovakia, on the border with Hungary.
- The Funding: The program provides free accommodation, a studio, and a monthly stipend of €450 for living costs.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, work samples, and a project description. A daily log, community engagement, and artwork donation are required.
Penland School of Craft
Call for Workshop Instructors
Bakersville, NC· Global
Deadline: Rolling
gig/freelance
- Who Can Apply: Experienced artists and educators with strong technical skills, good interpersonal skills, and a willingness to share information.
- The Focus: This call seeks instructors for immersive craft workshops that are innovative and advance contemporary craft expressions. Proposals are also welcome for classes that emphasize historic information and processes.
- Compensation: This is a paid teaching opportunity; specific honorarium amounts are not listed.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a workshop proposal through the school's SlideRoom portal.
Burren College of Art
Residency+ (Burren Immersion 12-week Residency)
Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €6,200Duration: 84 daysDates: September to April
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists, particularly graduate students and those seeking intensive study
- The Focus: 12-week intensive studio residency with tutorials, course audit options, and college community engagement
- Cost: €6,200 base cost for 12 weeks (from September 2026/2027) including studio fees and campus accommodation; additional courses €720 each
- Key Requirements: Apply via the college's residency application form: contact details, date of birth, citizenship; a summary of your art career; a link to examples of your work (website/portfolio, or jpegs emailed to lisa@burrencollege.ie); a description of your work and methods; and your desired residency period.
Künstlerhof Frohnau
Independent Residencies
Berlin, BE, Germany· Global
Award: Self-funded artist studio fees: €800–€1,300/monthDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €800–€1,300Duration: 14 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to international artists, researchers, and cultural producers across all disciplines for a self-funded, self-organized residency.
- The Focus: This program offers a self-directed residency for independent projects in a quiet, inspiring former hospital complex. The residency is located in a forest on the outskirts of Berlin, providing a retreat with city access.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with participation fees ranging from €800 to €1,300 per month, depending on studio size.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a short letter of motivation and a link to current artistic work via the online booking form.
art quarter budapest
aqb Artist-in-Residence Program
Budapest, Hungary· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €950–€2,850Duration: 30–91 daysDates: Residencies Oct 1, 2026 – Jul 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists, curators, writers, and sound artists from around the world.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency offers a unique setting for artistic creation in a repurposed industrial site. The program encourages experimentation and research within an international creative community.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency costing EUR 950 per month (1–3 months), with no stipend provided.
- Key Requirements: Application requires a portfolio (max 10MB), CV, and a motivation letter with a project proposal.
Rachel Jutka
Residencia Corazón
Residencia Corazón Argentina – Program 1: Spotlight Journey
La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $1,500Duration: 30+ days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and established visual artists, photographers, and interdisciplinary practitioners from around the world
- The Focus: Full immersion with dedicated studio time, curatorial support, and solo exhibition at the end of residency
- Cost: USD 1,500 per month; host provides exhibition, curatorial support, studio access, and research assistance; artist covers travel, living costs, and materials
- Key Requirements: Minimum 1-month stay; free application; invitation letters issued within 24 hours for grant applicants
Fonds Podiumkunsten
Performing Arts Fund NL International Work Trip Grant for Individuals
Netherlands· Multi-National
Award: Up to €2,500 for travels within Europe or within the Caribbean part of the Kingdom; up to €4,000 for travels outside Europe or outside the Caribbean part of the Kingdom.Deadline: Rolling
grant
- Who Can Apply: Individual professional performing artists active in the Dutch performing arts practice (e.g. actors, dancers, musicians, singers, conductors, circus artists, performers, composers, theatre authors, librettists, choreographers).
- The Focus: Funding for travel and accommodation costs of a short international work trip for artistic orientation or professional deepening.
- The Funding: Up to €2,500 for travel within Europe or the Caribbean part of the Kingdom; up to €4,000 for travel outside these areas. Total 2026 budget: €200,000.
- Key Requirements: Apply via a Mijn Fonds account 16 weeks to 4 weeks before the first activity; include written confirmation of at least one concrete appointment. For attending performances of your own work: an invitation for existing own work plus one additional activity (e.g. rehearsal, lecture or workshop).
At Home Gallery
Artists in Residence
Šamorín, Trnavský kraj, Slovakia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: See detailsDuration: Short term
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists of all disciplines, including writers and sound artists, from any career stage or geographic location.
- The Focus: This program offers a personal and rewarding self-directed residency in a historic Arts House. The space was ceremonially opened by the Dalai Lama, providing a quiet, reflective environment near a synagogue art center.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency where artists are responsible for securing their own financial support for the stay.
- Key Requirements: Applications are accepted by contacting the gallery directly via email; there are no formal deadlines or application forms.
Leif Hasles fond
Room Residency at Vindbyholtgård
Faxe, Region Sjælland, Denmark· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: DKK 1,000–DKK 6,000Duration: 7–28 daysDates: Residency periods run from Sunday to Sunday.
- Who Can Apply: Open to authors, translators, and other 'non-noisy' artists and writers, with priority given to professional artists.
- The Focus: This is a dedicated work residency for focusing on a specific project. It offers a peaceful and contemplative environment in a historic country house.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency costing DKK 1,000-1,500 per week, with a 50% discount for students and applicants under 30.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a brief application of up to 10 lines specifying preferred weeks and desired room.
FARM STUDIO
International Artist Residency
Andore, RJ, India· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $800Duration: 26 days
- Who Can Apply: Emerging and established international artists, curators, and art critics working across a wide range of disciplines are invited to apply.
- The Focus: This program fosters exchange and collaboration between international contemporary artists and a rural Indian community. Residents create in a quiet environment, engaging with local culture and artisans.
- Cost: This is a self-funded residency with a fee of $800 USD covering accommodation, meals, and studio access.
- Key Requirements: Applications are selected based on the quality of the proposal, support materials, and a willingness to engage with the community.
SaikoNeon
SAIKONEON Artist in Residence
Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, Japan· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: ¥280,000–¥840,000Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to international artists and designers across various media, selected based on originality rather than career status.
- The Focus: This program provides a platform for research, creation, and exchange for diverse creators. The residency offers a serene natural environment on Lake Saiko, near Mount Fuji.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with a fee of ¥280,000 per 30-day term, covering accommodation and studio.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, portfolio (images, videos, or links), and a detailed residency project proposal.
International Studio & Curatorial Program
ISCP Direct Application Residency
Brooklyn, NY· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $7,770–$34,353Duration: 90–360 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists and curators globally, at any career stage, who are not currently enrolled in school.
- The Focus: This program provides a private studio and robust professional development opportunities in Brooklyn, New York. Residents engage with the NYC art world through studio visits, field trips, and public programs.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency requiring artists to secure external sponsorship to cover program fees; self-funding is not permitted.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, 10 work samples, optional press, one letter of reference, and one reference contact.
Residencia Corazón
Residencia Corazón Argentina – Program 2: Immersive Journey
La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $900Duration: 15+ days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and established visual artists, photographers, and interdisciplinary practitioners from around the world
- The Focus: Focused creative retreat for developing or advancing a project without exhibition requirement
- Cost: USD 900 per month; host provides curatorial support, studio access, and research assistance; artist covers travel, living costs, and materials
- Key Requirements: Minimum 15-day stay; free application; invitation letters issued within 24 hours for grant applicants
Røst AiR
Røst AiR Residency
Røst, Nordland, Norway· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyDuration: 30 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists of all disciplines and career stages with an interest in the program's ecological and de-colonial focus are welcome. Røst AiR works mainly by invitation, with a few open-call spots; artists travelling from abroad should stay at least one month (including the green journey).
- The Focus: This residency supports site-specific, process-based work exploring ecology, de-colonial thought, and geopolitics. It offers a communal living experience on a remote island in Northern Norway.
- The Funding: The residency provides a combined living/working space, food, a grant for green travel, and sometimes a materials stipend.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, biography, and an artistic proposal relating their work to the residency's environmental context via email.
Hub Feenix
Hub Feenix Artist Residency
Meltola, Etelä-Karjala, Finland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €800–€2,400Duration: 30–90 daysDates: April through December, annually
- Who Can Apply: Creatives in visual arts, craft, design, performance, music, writing, and curatorial practice are welcome to apply.
- The Focus: This residency offers uninterrupted time for deep focus in a quiet, rural Finnish forest setting. It fosters a supportive, thoughtful community within a restored historic sanatorium.
- Cost: This is a self-funded residency with a monthly fee of €800, which includes accommodation and studio access.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a free-form application, CV, and work samples as a single PDF via email.
Residencia Corazón
Residencia Corazón Argentina – Program 3: Writers-Curators-Researchers
La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $800Duration: 15+ days
- Who Can Apply: Open to writers, curators, and researchers from around the world
- The Focus: Residency for writers, curators, and researchers to develop projects and engage with La Plata's cultural network
- Cost: USD 800 per month; host provides curatorial support, studio access, and research assistance; artist covers travel, living costs, and materials
- Key Requirements: Minimum 15-day stay; free application; invitation letters issued within 24 hours for grant applicants
PIGPRINTS
PigPrints Residency for Artists of All Disciplines
Milan, MI, Italy· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €800–€1,600Duration: 7–14 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to non-printmaker artists including painters, multimedia artists, drawing specialists, ceramists, writers, and musicians.
- The Focus: This program offers non-printmakers exclusive 24/7 access to a private live/work studio space in Milan. It provides a tranquil environment for focused creation in various disciplines.
- Cost: The residency costs €800 per week, covering exclusive 24/7 use of the studio, apartment, and basic amenities.
- Key Requirements: Application is via email inquiry, with acceptance based on a discussion about the artist's practice and its suitability for the space.
Dorland Mountain Arts
Dorland Mountain Arts Residency
Temecula, CA· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $40Cost to Attend: $1,700–$2,500Duration: 7–42 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists, writers, musicians, composers, and interdisciplinary artists over 21, including emerging and established career stages.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency offers creative freedom in a serene, natural environment. Residents are immersed in a quiet, rural setting with access to walking trails and mountain views.
- Cost: This is a fee-based residency with costs from $1700 to $2500 for four weeks, plus a $40 application fee for new residents.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online form, artist bio, photo, work samples, and provide two professional or academic references.
Watershed Studios
Watershed Studios Art Residency
Galway, Galway, Ireland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €1,000–€1,400Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists of all shapes or forms at various stages in their career, including visual artists and writers
- The Focus: Time, space, and community to encourage growth and experimentation in artistic practice
- Cost: €1,000–€1,400 per month for accommodation and studio access; residents cover travel and food
- Key Requirements: CV, short letter of intent, 6 images of work or website/Instagram link; indicate desired months in application
Galerie Huit
Galerie Huit
Arles, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 14–180 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists of all disciplines and career stages (established and emerging artists, writers, photographers, composers, academics, archaeologists, curators, painters, actors, poets)
- The Focus: Multi-disciplinary artist residency providing a creative retreat to focus on artistic work in a historic Provençal setting
- Cost: Residency cost (including accommodation) is negotiable, depending on length of stay and accommodation size; artist covers travel, food, supplies, and utilities
- Key Requirements: Download and complete the application form; submit recent work samples and artist proposal by email to julia@galeriehuitarles.com
Taideniitty
Taideniitty Artist Residency
Varkaus, Pohjois-Savo, Finland· Global
Deadline: TBD
residencyCost to Attend: €650–€1,950Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists from all fields, including visual and graphic arts, are welcome to apply, along with families and pets.
- The Focus: This self-funded residency offers dedicated space for creativity in the historic Old Varkaus area near Lake Saimaa, Finland. Artists can focus on their work in a peaceful, natural, and inspiring environment with community engagement opportunities.
- Cost: This is a self-funded residency with a monthly fee starting at €650; artists cover all personal expenses.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must provide a CV, a link to their website or social media, and may upload additional files.
Argo Arts
Self-Directed Residency
Athens, Περιφέρεια Αττικής, Greece· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €700–€5,915Duration: 14–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to multidisciplinary creatives aged 18 and over, at any career stage, including artists, writers, performers, and scholars.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency in Athens emphasizes process over product, offering time and space for creative exploration. Residents are encouraged to experiment and develop their practice within a supportive community.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency costing €350-€455 per week, depending on accommodation. No stipends are currently available.
- Key Requirements: Applicants should complete the online form, and it is recommended to apply at least three months in advance of desired dates.
High Desert Test Sites
Self-Structured Residency
Joshua Tree, CA· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $500–$1,000Duration: 7–28 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, writers, researchers, and creative professionals seeking a self-directed residency for one to four weeks.
- The Focus: This program offers a quiet, self-directed retreat for creative practice at A-Z West. Residents experience a tranquil desert environment to focus on their work and gain new perspective.
- Cost: This is a self-funded residency: the Guest Cabin is $500 per week (six nights) plus a $100 cleaning fee, and the House is $1,000 per week plus a $180 cleaning fee.
- Key Requirements: Artists must not use materials like paint, pastels, or clay that could damage the artwork-as-living-space.
Gullkistan, Center for Creativity
Gullkistan Residency
Laugarvatn, Iceland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €1,050–€1,600Duration: 30 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to creative people of all professions, including visual artists, writers, curators, musicians, designers, filmmakers, and scientists.
- The Focus: This residency provides a home and workspace for creative people to develop their ideas in an international, collaborative community. The program is set in the sublime natural surroundings of a small town in South Iceland.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency with monthly costs starting at €1050 for a single room. No stipend is provided.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV and a statement outlining the aim of their stay via email.
L'AiR Arts
Atelier 11 International Arts Research Residency
Paris, France· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €625–€1,250Duration: 14–60 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists and cultural professionals of all nationalities, disciplines, and career stages; intermediate English is required.
- The Focus: Intercultural artistic exchange, research, professional development, and contemporary creation through a studio-based residency in historic Montparnasse.
- The Funding: Participation costs €625 per week at the subsidized rate or €1,250 per week at full cost. Limited funded or subsidized placements and possible travel, material, or research stipends are conditional and not guaranteed. The application fee is not stated.
- Key Requirements: CV, bio or artist statement, portfolio, and a letter of intent describing the proposed project, reasons for applying, and objectives.
MiSHŌ
MiSHŌ Artist Residency
Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: ¥280,000Duration: 28 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to international and Japan-based artists, creatives, researchers, writers, educators, musicians, dancers, and other practitioners.
- The Focus: This residency supports context-responsive creation through engagement with the local community and environment in Fujino, Japan. Residents can develop new or existing work, culminating in an Open Studio event.
- The Funding: The 4-week residency has a fee of ¥280,000 (approx. €1,500), including a non-refundable ¥50,000 deposit on confirmation, and covers housing, studio space, and organizational support.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project proposal via the online application form.
Arts Gowanus
Gowanus Affordable Studio Program
Brooklyn, NY
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $1–$20
- Who Can Apply: NYC-based fine artists working across a wide range of visual media, with priority given to displaced Gowanus artists.
- The Focus: This program provides long-term, affordable studio space to artists to ensure a sustainable creative community in Gowanus. It is a direct result of a Community Benefits Agreement from the Gowanus Rezoning.
- The Funding: This is not a funded opportunity; artists rent subsidized studios at a rate of $1.66 per square foot per month.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit up to 8 work samples and either a CV, a letter from an arts professional, or a statement/biography.
JUPITERFAB
Art Residency Guadalajara
Guadalajara, JAL, Mexico· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €550–€3,300Duration: 30–180 days
- Who Can Apply: International artists and duos from various disciplines are welcome, with special attention given to projects with social impact.
- The Focus: This residency supports art projects inspired by Guadalajara, Mexico, with a focus on creating social impact. It offers an immersive experience in the city's vibrant Colonia Americana, encouraging a deep understanding of local culture.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with a monthly fee of €550; artists are responsible for all material costs.
- Key Requirements: Applicants apply via a Google Form and are encouraged to present their work to the local community in a final event.
Burren College of Art
BCA Artist Residency
Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €985Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists, particularly graduate students and those seeking to develop new work
- The Focus: Studio-based residency with access to facilities, tutorials, and college community engagement in a dramatic natural landscape
- Cost: €985 per 4-week period (2026/2027); campus housing available at €1,250/month all-inclusive, subject to availability
- Key Requirements: Apply via the college's residency application form: contact details, date of birth, citizenship; a summary of your art career; a link to examples of your work (website/portfolio, or jpegs emailed to lisa@burrencollege.ie); a description of your work and methods; and your desired residency period.
Arts Itoya
Arts Itoya
Takeo, Saga, Japan· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: ¥120,000–¥330,000Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists across all disciplines
- The Focus: Artist residency with studio practice, cultural immersion, and exhibition opportunities in rural Japan
- Cost: 120,000–330,000 JPY participation fee (per 4-week slot); accommodation, utilities, and facility use included; artists cover food, transport, and materials
- Key Requirements: Name, preferred month of stay, website or work samples, artist statement, resume/CV, and project proposal describing work to pursue during residency
