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Residencies for Artists
Current residencies for artists — updated regularly with deadlines, funding, and eligibility across every medium.
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center
Keyholder Residency Fall/Winter 2026/27
Hyattsville, MD· Global
CLOSING SOON: JUL 19, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Duration: 210 daysDates: October 2026 – April 2027
- Who Can Apply: This opportunity is for emerging to mid-career artists focused on printmaking, papermaking, or book arts.
- The Focus: This work-exchange residency offers studio access for artists to improve their printmaking, papermaking, or book arts skills. Residents join a productive community atmosphere, contributing to the center's operations.
- The Funding: This is a work-exchange residency providing 24-hour studio access. 8 hours per week work required. Housing and consumable supplies are not included.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a letter of intent, resume, and 3-5 work samples. Selected artists work 8 hours/week.
Kolaj Institute
Architecture and Collage Virtual Residency
New Orleans, LA· Global
CLOSING SOON: JUL 28, 2026
residencyRemoteCost to Attend: $600Duration: 21 daysDates: Aug 13, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Artists over 21 with a practice of collage and/or architecture, from anywhere in the world
- The Focus: Exploring the intersections of collage and architecture through presentations, guest speakers, and collage-making activities
- Cost: $600 USD participation fee; limited grants available to offset cost for those in need
- Key Requirements: Must attend all four scheduled Thursday sessions (August 13, 20, 27; September 3, 7–9 PM EDT); complete assignments; submit artist bio, statement of practice, 5–7 artwork images, and statement of expectations
Life In Mirrors by Julie A. Bell
Penland School of Craft
Winter Residency Program
Bakersville, NC· Global
CLOSING SOON: JUL 30, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $30Cost to Attend: $500–$1,500Duration: 14–28 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists at any career stage comfortable working independently
- The Focus: Dedicated studio time for independent creative practice, research, development, or collaborative projects
- Cost: $500–$1,500 residency fee plus housing ($275–$600 for 2 weeks); limited fellowships available; free weekday lunch
- Key Requirements: Project proposal, four work samples, CV/résumé, reference contact, preferred session dates
Sasha Baskin
Arteles Creative Center
Silence Awareness Existence Residency Program
Hämeenkyrö, Finland· Global
CLOSING SOON: JUL 30, 2026
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €1,350–€2,610Duration: 29 days
- Who Can Apply: Emerging and professional artists, writers, designers, creatives from all fields; researchers, scientists, philosophers, and psychologists in mindfulness, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, neuroscience, meditation, and related fields. Minimum age 24 (in 2027); minimum BA degree (exceptions for relevant experience). Individual applicants only.
- The Focus: A thematic residency centered on silence, awareness, and existence, supporting creative contemplation, introspection, research, and inner development during the Finnish winter.
- Cost: Accommodation, studio spaces, meals, meditation hall access, sauna, library, creative tools, and group activities included in residency fee (1,350–2,610 EUR/month depending on support level).
- Key Requirements: Minimum age 24; BA degree or relevant experience; no live music/sound (headphone-based sound work welcome); individual applicants only; children and overnight guests not permitted; acknowledgment that meditation and silent days may not suit those with severe trauma or active substance addictions.
Peters Valley School of Craft
Fall Guest Artist Residency Program
Layton, NJ· Global
Stipend: $600 for two-week residencies and $900 for three-week residenciesCLOSING SOON: JUL 31, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $10Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 14–21 days
- Who Can Apply: All artists from emerging to professional with experience in Blacksmithing, Ceramics, Fibers, Jewelry/Fine Metals, Wood, or Printmaking; must be able to work independently and have a personal vehicle
- The Focus: Uninterrupted studio time in fully equipped facilities within a supportive artistic community
- The Funding: Fully funded: housing, utilities, studio access, plus $600 (two weeks) or $900 (three weeks) stipend
- Key Requirements: Personal vehicle required; experience with tools and equipment; application fee $10
Proyecto'ace
Proyecto'ace
Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
CLOSING SOON: JUL 31, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 10–28 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, curators, and researchers from around the world
- The Focus: Contemporary artistic practices, exploration of mutual interfaces, collaborative work, exchange, debate, and experimentation across multiple disciplines
- Cost: Studio space, equipment access, workshop tools and materials, professional reviews, pre-production and production assistance, refreshments, studio accident insurance, public transportation card, and professional networking; residents cover transportation, lodging, health insurance, meals, and shipping
- Key Requirements: Project or research subject description, full CV, images or video links documenting previous works; online application only (no physical applications)
Fine Acts
TED & POSCA Global Artist Residency 2026
Award: USD $15,000CLOSING SOON: JUL 31, 2026
residencyRemoteApp Fee: $0Duration: Projects implemented January 1–June 30 2027 (~6-month implementation window)
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists worldwide, 18+, from any discipline (visual artists, muralists, designers, community-based practitioners, collectives, architects, interdisciplinary artists). Ineligible: applicants in countries subject to U.S. sanctions; current government officials/employees/agents; those whose participation would violate FCPA or equivalent anti-bribery laws.
- The Focus: A globally distributed artist residency. Community-engaged public art interventions exploring repair, resilience, hope, and civic imagination; projects rooted in local context, participatory, visually compelling, and open to documentation/storytelling collaboration.
- The Funding: USD $15,000 per artist (artist fees, production costs, community activation, documentation); POSCA tools and supplies; creative direction and curatorial support; global visibility through TED, POSCA, and Fine Acts platforms.
- Key Requirements: Projects must unfold in public space with community participation; process matters as much as outcome; artists do not need fully resolved proposals at application; selected artists will develop proposals collaboratively with curatorial team post-selection.
Beast
Beast Artist in Residence
Østermarie, Bornholm, Denmark· Global
Deadline: AUG 1, 2026
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 30–90 daysDates: January–May and October–December 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists worldwide in all fields, with a special focus on photography; Ukrainian artists are additionally eligible for a 2027 funding grant
- The Focus: Production residency offering time to focus on existing projects or explore new ones in an isolated, nature-rich setting with access to local art networks
- Cost: Free accommodation and studio space; artist self-funds travel, food, and materials. Ukrainian artists (2027) may also receive a Nordic Culture Point grant: €1,000 fee + up to €200 travel + €200 materials
- Key Requirements: Artist statement (max 500 words), project proposal (max 500 words), CV/resume (max one page), digital portfolio or 5–10 representative works, practical information including special needs
MAK Center for Art and Architecture
MAK Artists- and Architects-in-Residence (Schindler Scholarship)
Los Angeles, CA· National
Stipend: $1,500Deadline: AUG 12, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Duration: 180 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to freelance artists, recent graduates, and university students in fine arts or architecture. Teams of up to three are eligible.
- The Focus: This residency supports independent projects exploring the intersection of art and architecture. It emphasizes critical, conceptual, and experimental approaches connected to Los Angeles.
- The Funding: This is a funded residency providing housing and a monthly stipend. The specific stipend amount is not listed.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project proposal with a conceptual approach and a compelling connection to Los Angeles.
EKWC (European Ceramic Work Centre)
EKWC Classic Residency
Oisterwijk, Netherlands· Global
Stipend: 75% of actual basic costs covered by EKWC stipendDeadline: AUG 15, 2026
residencyCost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 91 daysDates: 2027–28 period
- Who Can Apply: Open to creative professionals from all disciplines with an academic qualification and at least two years of independent professional work experience; prior ceramics knowledge not required; EKWC encourages applications from people of all ages, backgrounds, and physical characteristics
- The Focus: Developing personal artistic practice through 13 weeks of research, experimentation, and project work in ceramics
- The Funding: Stipend covering 75% of actual residency costs; residents cover remaining 25% of basic costs and all material expenses
- Key Requirements: Academic qualification; minimum two years independent professional work experience; ambitious workplan with strong concept and experimental approach; complete application with project description, motivation statement, CV, and portfolio; application deadline 15 August 2026
ARTCEB
ARTCEB International Residency Program (January & February 2027 cycle)
Botopasi, Suriname· Global
Deadline: AUG 15, 2026
residencyApp Fee: €15Cost to Attend: €45Duration: 30–90 daysDates: January & February 2027
- Who Can Apply: Artists with academic education and three years of independent professional practice; young artists and students can apply for dedicated young participants program; returning residents can apply for project residency or former participants residency
- The Focus: Individual artistic experimentation and cultural exchange in a rural Surinamese setting; artists develop new work and strengthen international networks
- Cost: €45 per day covers accommodation, meals (3/day), workspace, laundry, cook services, and compound use; host provides exhibition (costs, space, publicity, opening), outdoor workspace, water, and excursions
- Key Requirements: Academic education and three years independent professional practice required; application includes online form, 3-4 years work documentation, workplan, up to 10 images, €15 registration fee
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Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN)
Hale Master of Fine Art Residency
Nantucket, MA· Global
Stipend: $1,000Deadline: AUG 31, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Duration: 30 daysDates: January, February, or March 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to current MFA students or recent graduates from an MFA program within the last five years.
- The Focus: This month-long residency supports an artist whose work explores aesthetic beauty. The program provides dedicated time and space for artists to focus on their work.
- The Funding: This is a fully funded residency providing a $1,000 stipend and $500 for travel.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must email a single PDF containing a CV, artist statement, bio, 12 images, cover letter, and 3 references.
Recology San Francisco
Artist in Residence Program
San Francisco, CA
Deadline: SEP 1, 2026
residencyDuration: 120 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging, mid-career, and professional artists living in the San Francisco Bay Area within a one-hour drive.
- The Focus: This four-month residency supports artists in developing their practice while engaging with sustainability. Artists create work from materials scavenged from the public dump.
- The Funding: This residency provides a workspace, access to materials, and an unspecified stipend. Housing is not provided.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must attend a mandatory on-site tour before submitting an online application with work samples and a proposal.
Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts
KHN Residency
Nebraska City, NE· Global
Stipend: $175 weekly stipend.Deadline: SEP 1, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $35Duration: 14–56 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to composers, writers, visual, and interdisciplinary artists globally. Special consideration is given to emerging and Nebraska-based artists.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency offers dedicated time and space for creative work. The program is hosted in a quiet, small-town setting in Nebraska City.
- The Funding: This residency provides free housing, a private studio, and a $175 weekly stipend. A $35 application fee is required.
- Key Requirements: Application requires anonymous work samples, two anonymous statements, contact information for two references, and a professional history or CV.
MacDowell
MacDowell Fellowship
Peterborough, NH· Global
Stipend: Up to $1,500Deadline: SEP 10, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $30Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 14–56 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and established artists globally across supported disciplines. Applicants cannot be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program.
- The Focus: This residency provides dedicated time and space for artists of exceptional talent to pursue creative work without interruption. Fellows receive a private studio on a 450-acre wooded campus in rural New Hampshire.
- The Funding: This is a fully-funded residency with no fee to attend. Need-based stipends up to $1,500 and travel grants are available.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit work samples from the last four years. Reference letters are not required for this application.
Marion Spencer
MacDowell
MacDowell Fellowship for Collectives
Peterborough, NH· Global
Stipend: Up to $1,500Deadline: SEP 10, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $30Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 14–56 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artist collectives of 3 to 12 members working on a joint project are eligible to apply.
- The Focus: This residency provides dedicated time and space for creative work in an inspiring, multidisciplinary environment. Fellows receive a private studio, accommodations, and meals to support their independent practice.
- The Funding: This is a free residency with need-based stipends up to $1,500 and travel reimbursement available to all accepted artists.
- Key Requirements: Collectives must submit a single, designated application for their joint project, including work samples from the last four years.
Polly Apfelbaum, Credit: Yuki Sugiura
Monson Arts
Abbott Watts Residency for Photography
Monson, ME· Global
Stipend: $250 (2-week) or $500 (4-week) stipendDeadline: SEP 15, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $25Duration: 14–28 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to photographers at all career stages worldwide.
- The Focus: Advancing the photographic medium through imagination, innovation, and creative risk-taking in a rural setting with access to dedicated analog and digital photography facilities.
- The Funding: Housing, all meals, studio access, and a stipend of $250 for 2-week or $500 for 4-week sessions.
- Key Requirements: A car is required for the 8-minute drive to the studio in Blanchard; applicants must supply their own consumable materials (film, paper, chemicals, ink).
Chelsea Ellis
Jentel Artist Residency
Jentel Artist Residency
Banner, WY· National
Stipend: $100 per week for three weeks.Deadline: SEP 15, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $30Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 22 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists, writers, and composers over 25 residing in the United States are eligible; full-time students are not.
- The Focus: This residency supports focused artists, writers, and composers with a personal vision, whether emerging or established. Residents receive private accommodations and studio space in a rural Wyoming setting to achieve personal artistic goals.
- The Funding: A $300 stipend is provided. The application fee is $30, but there are no other program fees.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online application via Submittable with a resume, work sample, and three character statements.
Vermont Studio Center
Vermont Studio Center Residency
Johnson, VT· Global
Award: $2,700 USDDeadline: SEP 30, 2026
residencyDuration: 12–28 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to international visual artists and writers across all genres, who are 21 years of age or older.
- The Focus: This program provides focused time and private studio space for creative work in an international community setting. The residency is located in a rural Vermont village, offering a retreat-like atmosphere with optional mentorship.
- The Funding: All accepted residents receive at least a partial fellowship, with 40% receiving full funding. Partial fees range from $2,700 to $4,950.
- Key Requirements: Applications are juried based on work samples submitted by the artist or writer.
Hessische Kulturstiftung
ISCP Residency (Hesse, Germany)
New York, NY
Award: €25,000 EUR fellowship + studio residencies in London, NY, ParisDeadline: SEP 30, 2026
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €0Duration: 360 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists of all ages who were born in, live in, or studied art in the state of Hesse, Germany.
- The Focus: This program allows artists to dedicate themselves to their projects and research in a new environment. It fosters intercultural exchange and international networking by engaging with different artistic traditions and contemporary trends.
- The Funding: This is a funded residency scholarship; specific financial details and stipend amounts are not listed on the website.
- Key Requirements: Applications are submitted via an online portal and require a project proposal. Past recipients are not eligible to apply again.
Collar Works
Elizabeth Murray Artist Residency (EMAR)
Washington County, NY· Global
Deadline: OCT 1, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 7–14 days
- Who Can Apply: Emerging, underrepresented, and established artists; families welcome for week 5
- The Focus: Immersive art-making residency with artistic growth, professional development, and community building on a historic farm
- The Funding: No-cost residency with meals provided; organization working toward meaningful financial support and stipends
- Key Requirements: Artists must bring their own supplies; property not currently ADA accessible year-round; no pets except certified service animals
Elizabeth Murray. Do the Dance. 2005
Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture
Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture Residency
Madison, ME· Global
Award: $16,000 USDDeadline: OCT 15, 2026
residencyCost to Attend: $0–$6,000Duration: 63 daysDates: Early June to early August, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Emerging visual artists from around the world working in any discipline are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be 21+.
- The Focus: This nine-week program provides an experimental framework for learning and artistic exchange among a community of peers. Participants engage in self-directed work on a rural 350-acre campus in Maine.
- The Funding: Tuition is $16,000; all participants receive a $10,000 scholarship. Full scholarships are available, ensuring no one is turned away for financial reasons.
- Key Requirements: Applicants submit 10 images or 6 minutes of video, a brief video narrative, and contact information for two references.
The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park
Guest Artist Residency (Japan Residents)
Koka City, Shiga, Japan· National
Stipend: ¥0–¥200,000Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
residencyCost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 60–269 daysDates: July 1, 2027 - March 31, 2028Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open exclusively to emerging ceramicists or visual artists residing in Japan, aged 20 or older.
- The Focus: This partially-funded residency provides an opportunity for emerging artists to develop their practice at a renowned ceramics center. The program aims to support artists who will positively influence the resident community and local industry.
- The Funding: Provides an honorarium of up to 200,000 JPY, a materials budget up to 100,000 JPY, and firing costs up to 110,000 JPY.
- Key Requirements: Applicants submit a biography, statement, and residency plan. Selected artists are requested to donate an artwork to the institution.
The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park
Studio Artist Residency
Koka City, Shiga, Japan· Global
Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
residencyCost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 60–364 daysDates: April 1, 2027 - March 31, 2028
- Who Can Apply: Open to ceramic and visual artists worldwide, aged 20 or older, from aspiring to accomplished career stages.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency allows artists to freely pursue their work in a stimulating, international creative environment. The program is located in Shigaraki, a historic center for Japanese ceramics.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency. Artists are responsible for all studio, accommodation, material, travel, and living expenses.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a biography, artist statement, residency plan, and up to four images of past work online.
St. Andrew's Castle
Artists in Residence program at St. Andrew's Castle
Bölcske, Hungary· Global
Deadline: NOV 30, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Duration: 30 daysDates: Apr 24, 2027 – May 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to painters; no explicit geographic or career-stage restrictions stated
- The Focus: Concentrated artistic practice and creation of new work in response to the theme "The Space of Change"
- The Funding: Private accommodation, studio space, daily meals, and wellness facility access provided; artist covers travel, materials, and production costs
- Key Requirements: Portfolio (PDF, max 25 MB), CV (max 2 pages), artist statement (max 100 words), motivation letter responding to the theme "The Space of Change", contact details
St. Andrew's Castle AiR
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
residencyApp Fee: $45Cost 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.
Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts
Long-Term Residency
Helena, MT· Global
Stipend: $7,500 per year (fellowship award)Deadline: DEC 17, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Duration: 365–730 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to ceramic artists of all stages
- The Focus: One-year ceramic arts residency with studio access and community engagement
- The Funding: $7,500 fellowship award per year (non-renewable)
- Key Requirements: Submit CV, artist statement, letter of intent, 3 references, and 20 digital images of recent work
Janina Myronowa
Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts
Summer Residencies
Helena, MT· Global
Stipend: $1,500 fellowship per residentDeadline: DEC 17, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Duration: 90 daysDates: June 1 – last week of August
- Who Can Apply: Open to ceramic artists of all career stages
- The Focus: Summer residency for ceramic artists to work at the Bray
- The Funding: $1,500 fellowship per resident
- Key Requirements: Submit 20 digital images, artist statement, letter of intent, CV, and 3 references
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Residency - Sofia
Sofia, София-град, Bulgaria· National
Stipend: CHF 3,600 per monthDeadline: 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.
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Residency - Bucharest
Bucharest, Romania· National
Stipend: monthly stipend of CHF 3,600Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
residencyApp Fee: CHF 0Cost 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 - Zug
Zug, ZG, Switzerland· National
Stipend: CHF 3,600 per monthDeadline: 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 Residency - Belgrade
Belgrade, ZG, Serbia· National
Stipend: monthly stipend of CHF 3,600Deadline: 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 - London
London, England, United Kingdom· National
Stipend: grant recipients receive a monthly stipend of CHF 3,600 to cover living expenses.Deadline: 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.
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Residency - Budapest
Budapest, ZG, Hungary· National
Stipend: A monthly stipend of CHF 3,600 is provided to cover living expenses.Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
residencyApp Fee: CHF 0Duration: 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.
Blue Mountain Center
Artist Residency
Blue Mountain Lake, NY· Global
Stipend: Financial support of $400-$600 is available to support attendance.Deadline: 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
The RAiR Foundation
Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program
Roswell, NM· Global
Stipend: $1,100/month base stipend plus $250/month for materials; additional $100/month per partner/childDeadline: MAR 15, 2027
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 365 days
- Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists 21 years or older working in painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, video, digital media, or installation
- The Focus: Year-long studio residency to concentrate on individual artistic practice in a supportive, collegial environment
- The Funding: $1,100/month stipend plus $250/month for materials; housing, utilities (except phone), and studio space provided; additional $100/month per family member
- Key Requirements: Portfolio submission; artists must be studio-based visual artists; performance art, writing, music, and production crafts not eligible
Más allá de El Dorado Foundation
Más allá de El Dorado
Posadas, Misiones, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €600Duration: Upon agreement
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists working in audiovisual media, digital culture, education, preservation & restoration, journalism, literature, and visual arts
- The Focus: Critical, collaborative, and interdisciplinary artistic practices exploring colonialism, feminism, environmental crisis, and postcoloniality in a geopolitically significant border region
- Cost: 600 EUR monthly residency fee covers accommodation, mentoring, expert connections, access to local spaces and networks, and public presentation support; artists cover travel, insurance, supplies, and project costs
- Key Requirements: Submit portfolio, CV, motivation letter with project proposal (max 700 words) to masalladeeldorado@gmail.com; duration upon agreement
Cove Park
Open Residencies
Peaton Hill, AGB, United Kingdom· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: £0Cost to Attend: £550–£750Duration: 3–120 days
- 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 with weekly costs for single occupancy accommodation ranging from £550 to £750.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online enquiry form to be considered for this rolling opportunity.
Toby Patterson
Casa Garcés
Casa Garcés Artist Residency Program
Berdún, Huesca, Spain· Global
Award: €300/week fee + 33% subsidy, accommodation + facilities includedDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €600–€2,571Duration: 14–60 daysDates: March 1 to November 30, annually
- Who Can Apply: Open to multidisciplinary artists, researchers, and collectives from around the world at all career stages.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency supports artistic creation in a rural setting, emphasizing exchange with other creators and the local community. The program offers an immersive experience with personalized support and mentorship.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency costing €300 per week plus VAT; funding and scholarship opportunities are assessed individually.
- Key Requirements: Applicants should submit a proposal via email to the organization.
FARM STUDIO
International Artist Residency
Andore, RJ, India· Global
Award: $800 USDDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $800Duration: 26 daysDates: January 3-28, 2027; February 3-28, 2027
- 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.
- The Funding: 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.
Estudio Chapulín
Artist Residency Program
Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico· Global
Award: $26,000 USDDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $4–$28,000Duration: 28–35 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to national and international visual, plastic, and multidisciplinary artists with an active practice.
- The Focus: This residency offers an integrated live/work space for intensive artistic production in Mexico City. The program includes curatorial feedback, an open studio, and cultural excursions to connect artists with the local scene.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency; no scholarships are provided, but the studio can offer invitation letters for external funding applications. Fee ranges from $26,000 to $28,000 MXN (roughly $1,500 to $1,700 USD) for a 4 to 5-week session
- Key Requirements: Application requirements are not specified on the website; applicants should refer to the application form for details.
PIGPRINTS
PigPrints Self-Directed Residency
Milan, MI, Italy· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €550–€2,200Duration: 7–28 days
- Who Can Apply: Experienced printmakers who can work independently are invited to apply for this self-directed residency in Milan.
- The Focus: This program provides a creative environment for artists to create new work and expand their printmaking practice. Residents have 24/7 access to a fully equipped intaglio and relief printmaking studio in Milan.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency starting at €550 per week for 2026, which includes accommodation. There is no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must email their preferred dates, a brief introduction with portfolio link, residency type, funding info, and project goals.
Franco Mattichhio
ADAGP & Cité internationale des arts
ADAGP x Cité internationale des arts Residency
Paris, IDF, France
Award: €3,000 EUR (Total Award)Deadline: TBD
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €0Duration: 90 days
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists living in France for at least five years, outside the Île-de-France region, without Parisian gallery representation.
- The Focus: This program offers a research-based residency to encourage the mobility of French artists based outside the Paris region. Residents receive professional support to develop their network and projects within the Parisian context.
- The Funding: Specific financial details and stipend amounts are not listed on the program website.
- Key Requirements: Application requirements are not specified; please visit the program website for details on the next cycle.
Maurine Tric
John Michael Kohler Arts Center
Kohler Arts/Industry Residency
Kohler, WI· Global
Stipend: A stipend of $5000 is paid out across four equal payments.Deadline: TBD
residencyApp Fee: $25Duration: 90 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists from all disciplines and career stages, including international applicants. No specific material experience is required.
- The Focus: This residency connects artists with the industrial resources and materials of the Kohler Co. factory to explore new ideas. Artists work for three months in either the Pottery or Foundry, gaining new skills in a unique manufacturing environment.
- The Funding: The program provides a $5,000 stipend, housing, round-trip transportation, industrial materials, and full use of the facilities.
- Key Requirements: Applications require an artist statement, statement of interest, statement of experience, 10 images, and two references.
Art Print Residence
Printmaking Residency
Arenys de Munt, Barcelona, Spain· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Duration: 7–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to individual artists and groups with high-quality projects, with priority given to those focused on printmaking.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency offers a well-equipped printmaking studio for artists to develop their projects in a Mediterranean setting near Barcelona.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency; specific lodging and studio rates are not listed on the provided page.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, a project description, and 5 images of recent work via an online form and email.
ARCAthens
Athens Residency
Athens, Περιφέρεια Αττικής, Greece· Global
Stipend: $2,571Deadline: TBD
residencyApp Fee: $0Duration: 90 daysDates: Fall 2026Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists and curators of all nationalities who are not currently residing in Greece.
- The Focus: This is a structured, research-driven residency focused on engagement with the Athenian art community. It offers a curated program of studio visits and institutional access.
- The Funding: This fully-funded residency provides a $3,000 prize, a $200 weekly stipend, and covers round-trip airfare.
- Key Requirements: Fellows are expected to actively participate in the structured program of scheduled engagements and community interaction.
PIGPRINTS
PigPrints Residency for Artists of All Disciplines
Milan, MI, Italy· Global
Award: €800/week studio and accommodation feeDeadline: 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.
- The Funding: 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.
Palazzo Monti
Artist Residency Program
Brescia, BS, Italy· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Duration: 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: Email a short bio and PDF portfolio of work
Córtex Frontal
Artist-in-Residence Program 2026
Arraiolos, Portugal· Global
Award: €275/week residency with accommodation, studio, utilities, and supportDeadline: 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.
- The Funding: 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.
JUPITERFAB
Art Residency Guadalajara
Guadalajara, JAL, Mexico· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost 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.
Centro de Edición Taller Galería
Centro de Edición Taller Galería
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: From $800Duration: 14+ days
- Who Can Apply: Adult artists from any discipline and any part of the world interested in learning original lithography
- The Focus: Learning and exploring lithography on stone and other printmaking techniques; developing graphic projects within a historic lithography studio
- Cost: $800 USD per week; includes full accommodation and technical instruction; paper not included
- Key Requirements: Minimum 2 weeks; individual artists or groups of up to 3 artists may apply
Centro de Edición Taller Galería AiR
Künstlerhof Frohnau
Independent Residencies
Berlin, BE, Germany· Global
Award: Self-funded artist studio fees: €800–€1,300/monthDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost 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.
SÍM – The Association of Icelandic Visual Artists
SÍM Residency
Reykjavík, Iceland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: ISK 0Cost to Attend: ISK 190,000–ISK 830,000Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to international creators and practitioners with a BA degree or equivalent professional experience across a wide range of disciplines.
- The Focus: This program provides a platform for artistic development and interdisciplinary exchange by connecting international artists with the Icelandic art scene. The residency fosters reflection, experimentation, and creative collaboration in a dynamic, shared environment in Reykjavík.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency requiring a 50,000 ISK program fee and monthly accommodation fees starting from 140,000 ISK.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, a self-directed creative project proposal, and three images of previous work via the online form.
Iceylithe Bintong Wang
We-Che Art Residency
We-Che International Art Residency
Trevelin, Chubut, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost 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
18th Street Arts Center
Visiting Artist Residency
Santa Monica, CA· Global
Award: $400 USDDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost 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
Hub Feenix
Hub Feenix Artist Residency
Meltola, Etelä-Karjala, Finland· Global
Award: €800/month residency fee + €100 deposit + €60–€80/month heatingDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost 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.
- The Funding: 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.
18th Street Arts Center
Local Studio Artist Residency
Santa Monica, CA
Award: $1 USDDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $1–$1,000Duration: 365–730 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to professional, LA-based artists of all disciplines, as well as small, artist-run initiatives.
- The Focus: This residency provides long-term, subsidized live/work or day studios for local artists in Santa Monica, fostering a creative community.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency offering subsidized studio rentals at $1.00-$2.00 per square foot, well below market rate.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and work samples via an online form.
PAR - Performance Art Residency Program
PAR - International Residency Program
Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $1,200–$3,600Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to local and international artists, performers, critics, curators, and researchers working across all artistic mediums.
- The Focus: Artistic residency emphasizing performative approaches, experimental practice, personalized mentoring, and collaborative exchange within Buenos Aires' cultural scene.
- Cost: $1,200 USD per month (1–3 months selectable); includes studio space, private tutoring, shared accommodation with utilities, meals, cultural visits, and Open Studio production.
- Key Requirements: Portfolio of work with artist statement, updated CV, and completion of application form; optional: description of specific project to be developed during residency.
Performance Art Residency Program, Argentina
Taideniitty
Taideniitty Artist Residency
Varkaus, Pohjois-Savo, Finland· Global
Award: Self-funded residency €650–€1,100/month; additional €350/monthDeadline: TBD
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost 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.
- The Funding: 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.
Tagli
Tagli Artist Residency 2026
Stromboli, ME, Italy· Global
Deadline: TBD
residencyApp Fee: €0Duration: 17 daysDates: July 18 to August 3, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists and collectives working in visual arts, performing arts (music, poetry), video art, and photography are eligible.
- The Focus: This residency promotes dialogue between artists and the local community on the island of Stromboli. It provides a shared, stimulating environment for creative exploration and experimentation.
- The Funding: The residency provides selected artists with free room and board in a shared private house; no stipend is offered.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online form with a portfolio, video, or audio files.
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 with an unspecified participation fee. 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.
Bridge Guard Residence Centre
Bridge Guard Art / Science Residence
Štúrovo, Nitriansky kraj, Slovakia· Global
Stipend: €450 per monthDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost 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.
Collar Works
50 4th Street Studio Residency
Troy, NY
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $0Duration: 90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and underrepresented artists based in the Capital Region of New York.
- The Focus: This urban residency provides artists with studio space and community to develop new project-based work. The program embeds artists in downtown Troy, NY.
- The Funding: This is a no-cost residency providing free studio space in exchange for gallery sitting 2.5 hours per week.
- Key Requirements: Artists must commit to gallery sitting for 2.5 hours per week during the residency period.
Art Explora & Cité internationale des arts
Art Explora x Cité internationale des arts Residency
Paris, Île-de-France, France· Global
Award: €3,000 EUR (Total Award)Deadline: TBD
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €0Duration: 90–180 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: International visual artists, curators, and humanities researchers with at least five years of professional practice, applying solo or as a duo.
- The Focus: This residency supports research and creation focused on scientific and technological exploration, addressing major social and environmental issues. Residents are hosted in Montmartre, Paris, to connect with the French art scene.
- The Funding: Specific financial details and stipend amounts are not listed on the program page.
- Key Requirements: Application requirements are not specified; please visit the program website for details on the next cycle.
Le Marais
Daugavpils City Municipality Institution Rothko Museum
Rothko Museum Residency Programme
Daugavpils, Latvia· Global
Award: Accommodation €30/night; studio + shared facilities providedDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €420Duration: 14 days
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists, all career stages, are invited to apply.
- The Focus: This program provides an inspiring and comfortable setting for creative work. Artists can work undisturbed on their projects in a dedicated studio space.
- The Funding: Artists pay 30 EUR per night for accommodation; studio space is provided free of charge.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must complete an application form, including a portfolio and artist statement.
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
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
Mango
Mango
Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyHybridApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $220–$250Duration: 14–42 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists and researchers of all disciplines and nationalities
- The Focus: Art & Science residencies exploring concepts of ocean, land, environment, and sustainability in collaboration with scientists and native communities
- Cost: Virtual residency USD 220–250 (5–6 months); physical residency cost announced when call opens
- Key Requirements: Project must address the residency theme (Ocean, Our Land, or Sustainability); application includes motivational letter, project explanation, artist biography, and portfolio samples
cheLA
cheLA Residency Program
Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $980Duration: 14–180 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to local and international artists and researchers across all disciplines
- The Focus: Research and artistic production focused on experimentation, with emphasis on multidisciplinary, collaborative, and community-engaged projects
- Cost: US $980 residency fee includes accommodation, working space, tools, coordinator support, and program activities; partial and full grants available through international open calls
- Key Requirements: Portfolio, CV, and brief text about residency expectations and project (if applicable)
cheLA exterior facade
La Ira De Dios
La Ira De Dios Residency
Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $900Duration: 28–56 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists, performing artists, and curators from Argentina and internationally
- The Focus: Contemporary art residency with emphasis on artistic exchange, experimentation, and collaborative practice
- Cost: US$900 per month covers accommodation and working space; LID provides grants to Argentine artists and develops specific opportunities for international participants
- Key Requirements: Submit sample of previous work, outline of project concepts, and CV via email
La Ira De Dios studio space
MiSHŌ
MiSHŌ Artist Residency
Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: ¥250,000Duration: 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 28-day residency has a fee of ¥250,000, which covers housing, studio space, and organizational support.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project proposal via the online application form.
Røst AiR
Røst AiR Residency
Røst, Nordland, Norway· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: NOK 0Duration: 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.
- 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.
Argo Arts
Self-Directed Residency
Athens, Περιφέρεια Αττικής, Greece· Global
Award: Self-funded residency €350–€455/week, accommodation + studio accessDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €700–€5,915Duration: 14–90 daysDates: Open all year except August and December
- 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.
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.
PIGPRINTS
PigPrints Assisted Residency
Milan, MI, Italy· Global
Award: €850/week residency fee with accommodation and tuitionDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €850Duration: 7 days
- Who Can Apply: This residency is for beginners or artists who want to refresh their skills in intaglio or relief printmaking techniques.
- The Focus: This program offers structured learning within a residency, providing daily tuition on all aspects of printmaking. It combines self-directed work with dedicated instruction to build new skills.
- The Funding: The residency costs €850 per week, which includes accommodation, daily tuition, and 24/7 workshop access.
- Key Requirements: Applicants follow the general application process, specifying interest in the 'Assisted' residency type in their email.
Virgnia Mori
art quarter budapest
aqb Artist-in-Residence Program
Budapest, Hungary· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €900–€2,730Duration: 30–91 days
- 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 900 EUR per month, with no stipend provided.
- Key Requirements: Application requires a portfolio (max 10MB), CV, and a motivation letter with a project proposal.
Rachel Jutka
PIGPRINTS
PigPrints Emergency Residency Program
Milan, MI, Italy· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €0Duration: 7 days
- Who Can Apply: This program is for artists experiencing a time of personal or financial difficulty who need support.
- The Focus: This program provides a supportive one-week break for artists facing hardship to refocus on their creative work. It offers a fee-waived residency in the Milan studio.
- The Funding: A one-week residency, including accommodation and studio access, is provided free of charge. The artist is responsible for travel and meals.
- Key Requirements: Application is by direct inquiry and includes a selection process based on a portfolio review.
Buinho
Buinho Creative Residency
Messejana, Portugal· Global
Award: €800–€1,200/month residency feeDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost 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.
- The Funding: 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.
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
Taideniitty
Taideniitty Mini-Residency
Varkaus, Pohjois-Savo, Finland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 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; artists must request a price quote via email.
- Key Requirements: To apply, send an email inquiry outlining your needs and expectations for the residency period.
Casa Belgrado
Casa Belgrado Residency
Buenos Aires, CABA, Argentina· Global
Stipend: $1,500Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $1,500Duration: 30 daysDates: May, June, August, October, and November 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to international artists, curators, and researchers from all disciplines and at any career stage.
- The Focus: This personalized residency is a laboratory for experimentation, prioritizing creative process over finished product. The program offers situated mentorship and culminates in a solo exhibition in Buenos Aires.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with a monthly fee of $1,500 USD; the organization provides support for external grant applications.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit their proposal and portfolio through the online application form.
Det Vilde Spinderi
Residency at Det Vilde Spinderi
Nykøbing Sjælland, Region Sjælland, Denmark· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €850–€950Duration: By Month
- Who Can Apply: This opportunity is for artists, designers, and creatives with an interest in textiles, wool, and sustainable craft practices.
- The Focus: This program offers immersion in a micro wool spinning mill focused on processing local, sustainable wool. Residents work alongside mill staff in a collaborative environment, with access to extensive textile workshops.
- The Funding: Short-term stay: 950 €/month. Long-term stay: 890 €/month. The residency provides accommodation, studio access, and use of basic materials and leftover wool, but does not offer a stipend.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a motivation statement, a project description or artistic exploration plan, and examples of previous work.
DRAC Île-de-France, TRAM & Cité internationale des arts
Contours
Paris, Île-de-France, France· Global
Deadline: TBD
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €0Duration: 90 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: International curators and art critics living and working outside France with at least five years of professional experience.
- The Focus: This research residency supports international curators and critics, aiming to foster engagement with the French art scene. Residents receive mentorship and professional networking opportunities in the Île-de-France region.
- The Funding: Financial support details, including stipend and travel coverage, are not specified for this program.
- Key Requirements: Application requirements for the next cycle are not yet available; please check the program website for future updates.
Credit: DiChatz
Haihatus Art Center
Haihatus Artist Residency
Joutsa, Keski-Suomi, Finland· Global
Award: Self-funded residency €660–€990/month; no stipends or grantsDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €660–€990Duration: annually from September to AprilDates: September to April, annually.
- 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.
- The Funding: 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.
Aviario Studio
Aviário Studio Multidisciplinary Residency
Ferreira do Zêzere, Portugal· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €600–€7,714Duration: 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, with costs for studio and housing starting at €300 per week.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a proposal via the online form to receive a customized plan and fee quotation.
SOON Art Studio
Artists in Residency Program
Vienna, Austria· Global
Award: Fee-based residency €950–€1,450 without stipendDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €950–€1,450Duration: 14–28 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and mid-career international artists, including multidisciplinary practitioners, research-based artists, and collaborative duos.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency provides a live/work space in Vienna for artists to develop their practice. The program culminates in a solo exhibition at the on-site gallery.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency starting at €950 for two weeks, plus VAT; no stipend is provided.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a portfolio link, a short bio, and statements of motivation.
Elisabeth Perez
Cité internationale des arts
2-12 Committees Residency Program
Paris, Île-de-France, France· Global
Deadline: TBD
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €530–€8,160Duration: 60–360 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to international artists, curators, and researchers with at least five years of professional experience; students are not eligible.
- The Focus: This program offers self-directed residencies for research and creation in the heart of Paris. Artists join a multidisciplinary community of over 300 international residents, fostering professional networking and dialogue.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency; artists are responsible for all costs, including monthly studio and housing fees.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a detailed project proposal for their intended residency period.
Montmartre
Nordingrå Konstby
Nordingrå Art Village Artist Residency
Nordingrå, Sweden· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: SEK 0Cost 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.
Dorland Mountain Arts
Dorland Mountain Arts Residency
Temecula, CA· Global
Award: $1700 USDDeadline: 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.
- The Funding: 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.
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.
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.
Nordic Artists' Centre Dale
Artist Residency Programme
Dale, Sunnfjord, Norway· Global
Stipend: NOK 11,000 monthly grant plus travel support up to NOK 5,000Deadline: Rolling
residencyDuration: 60–120 daysDates: Year-roundTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and established visual artists, architects, and designers from around the world
- The Focus: In-depth artistic research, development, and production with emphasis on Nordic collaboration and international exchange
- The Funding: NOK 11,000 monthly stipend plus travel support up to NOK 5,000; private house and studio provided
Leif Hasles fond
Room Residency at Vindbyholtgård
Faxe, Region Sjælland, Denmark· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: DKK 0Cost 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.
Fish Factory Creative Centre
Fish Factory Artist Residency
Stöðvarfjörður, Iceland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: ISK 0Cost to Attend: ISK 110,000–ISK 160,000Duration: 17–27 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to international visual artists and creatives for self-directed work. Musicians should apply to the separate music residency program.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency provides time for focused work and experimentation in a remote Icelandic village. The program emphasizes community through shared living and informal creative exchange.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency costing 110,000-160,000 ISK per period, which includes housing and studio access.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a completed form, a CV or link to website/social media, and 5-10 recent work samples.
ACENTRICSPACE®无央空间
Artist-in-Residence Program
Shanghai, 上海市, China· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: CN¥0Cost to Attend: CN¥7,700–CN¥22,000Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to all contemporary artists globally, from emerging to established career stages, who are capable of working and living independently.
- The Focus: This program encourages artists to create a new body of work and engage with local and international artists. The residency is set in Zhujiajiao, a historic water town in Shanghai, offering a unique cultural environment for inspiration.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency with no stipend; artists are responsible for all personal, travel, and material costs.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a portfolio, artist bio or statement, and a brief residency proposal via the online form or email.
Taller Radal
Taller Radal
San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $250–$360Duration: 7–28 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists from all over the world with interest in printmaking
- The Focus: Non-toxic printmaking residencies for creative projects, specialization, and training in relief, intaglio, and surface printmaking techniques
- Cost: $250–$360 USD per week for accommodation; host covers housing and basic printing supplies; artist covers travel, food, and special supplies
- Key Requirements: Application via form on studio website; eligibility based on printmaking experience and ability to work independently or with support
Jackie Sullivan at the Frey Refuge. Photo by Vero Fariña
Arts Gowanus
Gowanus Affordable Studio Program
Brooklyn, NY
Award: $1 USDDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost 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.
Gullkistan, Center for Creativity
Gullkistan Residency
Laugarvatn, Iceland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost 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.
International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP)
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.
High Desert Test Sites
Self-Structured Residency
Joshua Tree, CA· Global
Award: $500 USDDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $600–$2,100Duration: 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.
- The Funding: This is a paid residency costing $500 per week plus a one-time $100 cleaning fee.
- Key Requirements: Artists must not use materials like paint, pastels, or clay that could damage the artwork-as-living-space.
