Opportunities / Residencies
Residencies for Artists
Current residencies for artists — updated regularly with deadlines, funding, and eligibility across every medium.
Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture
Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture Residency
Madison, ME· Global
Stipend: $6,000 tuition with scholarships available; over 95% of participants receive full scholarshipsCLOSING SOON: OCT 16, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $25Cost to Attend: $0–$6,000Duration: 63 daysDates: June 5–August 7, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Emerging visual artists from around the world working in any discipline; must be at least 21 years old by program start
- The Focus: Experimental framework for learning and artistic exchange in a transversal, intergenerational community emphasizing production, risk-taking, research, and critical thinking
- The Funding: $6,000 tuition covers room, board, and studio space; over 95% of participants receive full scholarships; need-blind admissions ensure no one is turned away for financial reasons
- Key Requirements: 10 images or 6 minutes of video with explanations, brief video narrative introducing yourself and your artistic interests, contact information for two references, $25 application fee ($50 final two days)
Académie de France à Rome – Villa Médicis
Villa Medici Concours des pensionnaires (12-Month Rome Residency)
Rome, Italy· Global
Stipend: EUR 42,000 gross residency grant for the year (EUR 3,500 per month), plus a EUR 2,000 moving allowance and a EUR 250 round-trip travel lump sum; free lodgingCLOSING SOON: OCT 16, 2026
residencyDuration: 12 monthsDates: September 2027 – August 2028
- Who Can Apply: Established, French-speaking artists, authors, and researchers of any nationality, over 18 on the deadline date, already engaged in professional life, who have not previously been a pensionnaire of the Villa Medici; collective projects allowed.
- The Focus: A 12-month creation, experimentation, and research residency at the Villa Medici in Rome (September to August), open across literary and artistic creation, crafts (métiers d'art), art history/theory, and heritage restoration.
- The Funding: EUR 42,000 gross residency grant (EUR 3,500/month), free lodging, a EUR 2,000 moving allowance and EUR 250 travel lump sum; production costs are not covered separately.
- Key Requirements: Online application form, copy of valid ID or passport, detailed CV in French, typed project proposal in French (PDF, max 10 pages), and a single combined PDF portfolio (hyperlinks allowed); total file size must not exceed 20 MB.
Friends of IFCC
Friends of IFCC Artist Grant & Residency Program — Residencies
Portland, OR
Award: $5,000 - $8,000 (typically)CLOSING SOON: OCT 16, 2026
residencyCost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 28–63 days
- Who Can Apply: Portland-based artists at any career stage, across visual arts, writing, multimedia, music, dance, theater, spoken word, and other multidisciplinary practices, whose practice aligns with the IFCC vision.
- The Focus: Unrestricted grant plus a four- to nine-week shared workspace residency in the IFCC Theatre (first floor only), ending with a public event.
- The Funding: Unrestricted grant, typically $5,000-$8,000, paid at the start of the residency, plus four to nine weeks of free shared workspace; taxable income (W-9 required). A $500 refundable security deposit is required.
- Key Requirements: Complete the online Google Form; provide 1-3 work samples via a shareable Google Doc link (or one emailed PDF) with a brief artist statement or résumé (no more than 15 minutes of video/audio in total; no social-media links); answer prompts on breadth of experience, IFCC alignment, artistic goals and public engagement (many answers limited to 1,500 characters); describe your Portland affiliation; choose one of five 2027 residency periods (Jan 10-Feb 6, Feb 21-Mar 20, Apr 11-Jun 12, Aug 15-Sep 25, Oct 3-Nov 13; up to four artists share each period); describe your ideal schedule, shared-space needs and accessibility needs; agree to sign a space permit and pay a $500 refundable security deposit if selected.
artgoat.comResidencyMultidisciplinary
Illustrative image: Vasily Kandinsky, Painting with Green Center, 1913. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain
La Nueva Fábrica
La Nueva Fábrica Residency 2027–2028 (Antigua, Guatemala)
Antigua, Guatemala· Global
Stipend: USD $2,000 stipendCLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
residencyDuration: 28–56 daysDates: between September 1, 2027 and June 30, 2028
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, curators, and cultural practitioners aged 18+ of any nationality, at any career stage; no degree or formal training required; duos may apply.
- The Focus: Research-based residency in Antigua, Guatemala with no requirement to produce a final work, fostering exchange with the local context and community.
- The Funding: USD $2,000 stipend, on-site housing, airport transfers, and curatorial/logistical support; residents cover their own national and international travel.
- Key Requirements: Online form in English or Spanish: practice statement (max 500 characters), project/research proposal (max 1,000 characters), relationship to Guatemala/LNF context (max 250 characters), two professional references, preferred dates, and one PDF portfolio (max 10 MB) with a one-page CV and up to 5 works.
Cité internationale des arts
Trame – Cité internationale des arts Residency for Francophone Artists
Paris, France· Global
Stipend: €1,000 net monthly living stipend for the three-month residency, plus €1,000 research/production allowance (reimbursed against receipts)CLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
residencyDuration: 3 moisDates: Du 03 mars au 28 mai 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to francophone artists worldwide, of all nationalities, disciplines and ages, with at least five years of professional artistic practice and the ability to express and write in French.
- The Focus: A three-month research and creation residency in Paris at the Cité internationale des arts, with professional accompaniment and networking.
- The Funding: Monthly living allowance of €1,000 net plus €1,000 research/production aid; visa fees, travel insurance and round-trip transport to Paris covered up to a cap.
- Key Requirements: CV (max 4 pages), artist dossier/portfolio (5–15 pages), project note (max 3 pages) covering the research-creation project, reasons for a Paris residency and motivations for the Cité; video/audio links (mp3, avi); optional recommendation letters; completed online Google Form.
Joint Research Centre (JRC), European Commission
European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) Artist-in-Residence: Decoding Depression
Ispra, Italy· Multi-National
Stipend: €15,000 in total, covering fees, allowance, accommodation and travelCLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
residencyHybridDuration: Six monthsTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists and speculative thinkers of any artistic discipline and any nationality, legally able to work in the EU; lived experience of depression (personal experience or caregiving) is mandatory.
- The Focus: A six-month art-science residency at JRC Ispra exploring depression and the environome across personal, social, natural, built and digital environments to inform EU mental-health policy.
- The Funding: €15,000 total budget covering fees, allowance, accommodation and travel.
- Key Requirements: One combined PDF by email containing a one-page statement (~500 words), a portfolio of relevant works with a link to your site if available, and a CV.
Schlossmediale
Schlossmediale Werdenberg Art Residency 2027 (Audiovisual Artists)
Werdenberg, St.Gallen, Switzerland· Global
Award: Grant: CHF 4,000; expenses for travel, transport and meals: CHF 1,000; material costs: up to CHF 1,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
residencyDuration: 35 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open internationally to three solo artists (no duos or groups) with professional experience in sound art, sound studies, audiovisual art, experimental instrument building, visual art, installation, sculpture, land art, or performance. Sound installations without a visual dimension are not considered.
- The Focus: Residency at Werdenberg castle (May 17 – June 27, 2027) developing and exhibiting new work responding to the 2027 festival motto 'Klatsch' during the Schlossmediale festival (June 17–26, 2027).
- The Funding: CHF 4,000 grant; CHF 1,000 for travel, transport and meals; up to CHF 1,000 material costs; a room in a shared house.
- Key Requirements: Apply only electronically via the OpenOLAT portal by October 18, 2026: personal data, educational background, CV, and a well-elaborated project proposal related to the motto 'KLATSCH'. Documents as PDF, one file per document, max. 5 MB each; submissions cannot be modified after the final step.
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.
The Arts Council
Arts Council Film Artist in Residence at University College Cork 2027
Cork, Ireland· National
Stipend: €30,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 22, 2026
residencyDates: January–December 2027
- Who Can Apply: Professional practising film artists resident in the Republic of Ireland with at least one credit as director or writer/director of a feature-length film or creative documentary exhibited in cinema (limited exception for practice benefiting the arts in Ireland).
- The Focus: A year-long film residency at University College Cork to develop a creative practice while engaging film and screen media students.
- The Funding: €30,000 fee (Arts Council €20,000 plus University College Cork €10,000); no accommodation provided.
- Key Requirements: Detailed proposal, one-page artist's statement, and detailed CV outlining film credits, emailed to filmartist@ucc.ie by 5.30pm on 22 October 2026.
Enjoy Contemporary Art Space
Rita Angus Cottage Residency 2027
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand· National
Stipend: $3,000 stipendCLOSING SOON: OCT 23, 2026
residencyDuration: 42 daysDates: Late January – early March 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Aotearoa-based artists who are several years post-tertiary study or already established in their practice
- The Focus: A six-week live-in summer residency at the historic Rita Angus Cottage in Wellington for concentrated research, experimentation or ambitious new-work development
- The Funding: $3,000 NZD stipend plus travel from within Aotearoa; accommodation, studio/workspace, amenities and a subsequent Enjoy project included
- Key Requirements: Email a single PDF containing a one-page project/research proposal, a short bio and CV, up to eight supporting images or work samples, and optional reflections on the cottage, its histories or environment
The Sustainable Darkroom
Sustainable Darkroom Futures Residency - Open Call
Sunderland, England, United Kingdom· National
Award: Grant of £3,400 to support research, development and final project outcome.CLOSING SOON: OCT 23, 2026
residencyHybridDuration: Six-month hybrid residencyDates: 7 April 2027 – 5 November 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to five UK-based artists; two places reserved for residents of Northern England (South Yorkshire to the Scottish Borders) and two places reserved for disabled artists.
- The Focus: Research and development projects proposing innovative, sustainable systems in photography.
- The Funding: £3,400 grant (paid in two instalments) plus travel stipend and accommodation for the exhibition and symposium.
- Key Requirements: Submit a Google Form application; audio and video-based submissions welcome (10 min max); complete the access needs section if relevant.
The Arts Council
Arts Council Digital Artist in Residence at University of Limerick
Limerick, Ireland· National
Stipend: €18,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 23, 2026
residencyDuration: 6 months
- Who Can Apply: Mid-career and established digital artists who are resident in the Republic of Ireland.
- The Focus: A six-month Digital Artist in Residence at the Digital Media and Arts Research Centre (DMARC), University of Limerick.
- The Funding: €18,000 fee paid in two instalments, plus University-provided space, technical facilities and administrative support.
- Key Requirements: Email a one-page artist's statement, a detailed proposal on engaging students/staff and supporting your practice, a CV of no more than three pages, and an artistic portfolio or website link to giuseppe.torre@ul.ie; max 10MB.
Glasgow Sculpture Studios
Glasgow Sculpture Studios / Triangle-Astérides Exchange Residency 2027
Glasgow, Scotland, France
Stipend: €1,000 gross per month for the 60-day residency, paid on invoice (for duos, paid to the administrative entity and not doubled)CLOSING SOON: OCT 23, 2026
residencyDuration: 60 daysDates: January 11, 2027 to March 12, 2027 (60 days)Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists living and working in Glasgow who have not yet received major institutional support or developed work abroad
- The Focus: A 60-day research residency at Triangle-Astérides in Marseille, France
- The Funding: €1,000 gross monthly residency fee, a paid Open Studio, and return travel costs covered
- Key Requirements: Single PDF sent via WeTransfer with contact details, a 350-word statement, a portfolio up to 15 pages (with video links for video work), and a 2-page CV
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
40 West Arts
40 West Arts Artist in Residence 2027
Lakewood, CO· Global
Award: No cash stipend. Rent-free studio/gallery space (approximately 150-350 sq ft) for one year, valued by the district at approximately $4,800-$16,800 in in-kind contributions; workshop materials are provided and 40 West Gallery submission fees are waived.CLOSING SOON: OCT 25, 2026
residencyDuration: One yearDates: January 2027 - December 2027 (approximate)
- Who Can Apply: Open to any individual aged 21 or older; applicants may be students or employed full-time.
- The Focus: A one-year community Artist in Residence in Lakewood's West Colfax arts district, pairing rent-free studio space with service through beginner, family-friendly, and senior arts programming.
- The Funding: Rent-free studio/gallery space for one year, valued at approximately $4,800–$16,800 in in-kind contributions; no cash stipend stated.
- Key Requirements: Email a single PDF to submissions@40westarts.org with subject line "2027 Resident Artist, Your Name," including a letter of interest, three examples of beginner/kid & family-friendly or senior workshops you might teach, a resume with contact and website/social links, and an artist portfolio or work examples.
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.
Gasworks
Gasworks Residency for Lebanese Artists Based in Lebanon 2027
London, United Kingdom· National
Stipend: £175 per week living stipend for the eleven-week residency, plus a materials budget of up to £800CLOSING SOON: OCT 26, 2026
residencyDuration: 77 daysDates: 7 April – 22 June 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Early-career Lebanese contemporary visual artists based in Lebanon, with at least a moderate level of spoken English; individuals only.
- The Focus: Self-led, process-based eleven-week residency at Gasworks, London (7 April – 22 June 2027) for research and development of new work, engaging with the city and building networks.
- The Funding: Fully funded: studio, shared-house accommodation, return flights, visa costs, £175 weekly stipend and up to £800 materials budget.
- Key Requirements: One PDF (max 15MB) uploaded via the online form on the opportunity page: cover sheet with contact details; 250-word statement on artistic practice; 250-word statement on residency plans; up to 15 images or video/sound clips of recent work with captions (up to 100 words per artwork); CV/resume of no more than 3 pages. Spoken answers may replace the two statements via linked sound/video files. Shortlisted artists (3–5) have a short online interview.
Contemporary mixed-media and painting works by artist Pedro Neves
UTS Library
UTS Library Creative in Residence 2027
Sydney, NSW, Australia· National
Stipend: $15,000 remuneration (covers time, creative work, travel and accommodation, and superannuation); separate $5,000 materials budgetCLOSING SOON: OCT 26, 2026
residencyDuration: 6 monthsDates: Approx March – September 2027
- Who Can Apply: Creatives of any discipline with current Australian work rights and a current Working With Children Check; no UTS affiliation required.
- The Focus: A six-month residency (approx. March–September 2027) at UTS Library, Sydney, creating work that activates the Library's collection, spaces and culture and engages its community.
- The Funding: AU$15,000 remuneration (covering time, travel, accommodation and superannuation) plus a separate AU$5,000 materials budget.
- Key Requirements: Email one PDF (max 10MB) to Mia.Turner@uts.edu.au with a 1-page project description, examples of recent work (2–10 works, max 10 images), optional links, and CV plus short bio (max 2 pages combined).
European Geosciences Union
European Geosciences Union (EGU) Artist in Residence at EGU27
Vienna, Austria· Global
Stipend: an additional artist stipend of €700 towards expenses such as materials, printing, etc.CLOSING SOON: OCT 28, 2026
residencyDuration: The residency lasts for the full week of the meeting, Monday to Friday.Dates: 4 - 9 April 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Science-artists worldwide in any creative field: scientists who also work as artists, or artists with some experience engaging with science (audio-based practices should contact EGU first because of venue limits).
- The Focus: A week-long on-site residency at the EGU27 General Assembly in Vienna (4–9 April 2027) to create new work inspired by the geoscience research and researchers at the meeting; EDI-focused proposals are also welcome.
- The Funding: Transport costs up to €1000, accommodation up to €900, a €700 artist stipend for materials/printing, meals in the venue, and free EGU27 registration.
- Key Requirements: Online application form with a 1-page PDF motivation and proposal (planned work, how it interacts with the research, on-site/virtual showcasing, space/technical needs, material transport and short-course costs) and a 1-page PDF summary of experience with portfolio link; each file max. 5 MB.
McCahon House
McCahon House Parehuia Artist Residency – Offshore Pathways
Titirangi, New Zealand· National
Stipend: NZ$7,500 total, including a NZ$750 completion bond.CLOSING SOON: OCT 28, 2026
residencyDuration: 42 days
- Who Can Apply: Mid-career visual artists who are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents, based in Aotearoa or abroad, with a sustained body of work and developing international connections. Applicants must live and work full-time at Parehuia for six consecutive weeks.
- The Focus: Six weeks of focused practice at Parehuia in Titirangi, approximately 13 September–24 October 2027, with tailored international introductions, mentoring and exchange, plus a public engagement event.
- The Funding: NZ$7,500 total includes a NZ$750 bond released after obligations are met; housing and studio are provided, and artists pay travel. Two artwork donations are required, with up to NZ$500 toward fundraising artwork materials/production.
- Key Requirements: Submit JotForm with a CV, 8–10-image portfolio, one referee’s details and written reference, reviews list and one full review. Include two responses of up to 400 words each, biography of up to 300 words and portrait over 2MB; reference, CV and portfolio must each be one PDF up to 10MB.
Pilchuck Glass School
Better Together Residency at Pilchuck Glass School
Stanwood, WA· National
Stipend: Generous per diem to cover expenses (amount not stated); housing and meals included; 100% of qualifying travel reimbursement.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Dates: Apr 29 – May 8, 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: BIPOC glass artists 18 or older, living and working in the United States, with at least 2-3 years of experience and prior furnace glass and cold working experience.
- The Focus: A self-directed hot-shop residency for artists of color to expand their work or explore new creative directions in glass.
- The Funding: Residents receive housing, meals, clear furnace glass, qualifying travel reimbursement and a per diem whose amount is unstated. Artists supply color or specialty glass.
- Key Requirements: Apply through the residency’s SlideRoom link and demonstrate furnace-glass and cold-working experience, communication skills and ability to collaborate. The application form was unreadable, so its document list, sample counts and statement limits could not be verified.
Cultivamos Cultura
Cultivamos Cultura 'Bom Dia' OASis Residency 2027
São Luís, Portugal· Global
Stipend: Project fee of €1300Applications open: October 30, 2026CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
residencyDuration: 7–30 daysDates: March 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to international creators, artists, and researchers from various fields and disciplines, as well as practitioners working at the intersection of culture and other disciplines; individuals or groups of up to 2 people.
- The Focus: A 7–30 day residency at Cultivamos Cultura in São Luís, Portugal during March 2027, producing an artistic output for the OASis 2027 group exhibition and the Cultivamos Cultura collection.
- The Funding: Includes a €1300 project fee, private room in a shared farmhouse, up to €500 travel, up to €1600 production/material expenses, and an equitable food per diem.
- Key Requirements: Submit the application form with a project description/statement of intention (max. 500 words) with images, drawings or diagrams; estimated list of resources and materials; signed originality declaration; portfolio or website; CV (max. 4 pages); project implementation timeline; and five photographs/drawings/illustrations of the project.
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
City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs
Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR)
Los Angeles, CA
Award: $12,000 NEAR grant (may be reduced at contracting to $6,000 for 5 workshops + 1 event if DCA's budget is cut); paid as reimbursement in two 50% installmentsCLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
residency
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists (or duos, teams or ensembles under one lead artist) who reside in Los Angeles County and whose community-based practice is largely self-developed; not open to anyone enrolled in a degree or certificate program during the grant cycle.
- The Focus: A participatory community residency in a non-arts venue in one City of Los Angeles council district: at least eleven artist-led workshops with about 20 participants and a free or low-cost public culminating event, during July 2027-June 2028.
- The Funding: $12,000 NEAR grant, reimbursed in two 50% installments; may be reduced to $6,000 (5 workshops + 1 event) if DCA's budget is cut.
- Key Requirements: Apply online via SurveyMonkey Apply (dca-la.smapply.org) with a business plan for a City of Los Angeles residency of at least 200 hours of planning and direct service in one council district (minimum eleven workshops, at least one public event with 40+ attendees), the NEAR/CO-UP budget form, a prioritized list of one primary and up to two secondary host sites, host letters from proposed venues (no fewer than two recommended), and a current résumé.
Adélard
Adélard Immersion Residencies (Immersions 2027, appel à projets)
Frelighsburg, Québec, Canada· Global
Stipend: Fee of $2,250 CAD, plus $300 per cultural mediation activity and $550 in exhibition fees for works displayed; private accommodation is provided free of charge.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
residencyDuration: 42 daysDates: Between early May and mid-September 2027
- Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists in any discipline, emerging or established, may apply from any country or place of residence. International participants must arrange their own Canadian entry documents.
- The Focus: Spend six weeks in Frelighsburg’s heritage barn between early May and mid-September 2027, exploring Awakening through artistic research, exhibition and community dialogue.
- The Funding: CAD 2,250 honorarium, CAD 300 per mediation activity and CAD 550 exhibition fees, plus free housing. Travel, subsistence and specialist materials/equipment are not covered.
- Key Requirements: Apply online with artistic approach/project texts (250 words each), theme/rural mission/workshop texts (150 words each), one PDF portfolio with up to 15 images and descriptive list (10 MB maximum; video links allowed), and a PDF CV (2 pages maximum).
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.
Michigan Central
Michigan Central Art x Newlab Creative Residency
Detroit, MI· Global
Stipend: $30,000 unrestricted award to advance their projectCLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Duration: 84 days
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists, creatives, researchers and makers across geographies may apply if they are over 25 and can receive taxable U.S. income through an SSN or EIN. Group applications are excluded.
- The Focus: A 12-week Detroit residency advances research-based projects at the intersection of art, technology, health and society through Art & Tech or Art & Health tracks, in two 2027 sessions.
- The Funding: Fellows receive a $30,000 unrestricted award, fabrication-facility access, research opportunities and mentorship. There is no cost to apply; fellows arrange their own housing and transit.
- Key Requirements: Apply through Submittable with bio/CV, track and session preferences, project responses of 10, 30, 300, 150, 150 and 200 words, up to 5 work samples and 400-word credits. Confirm full on-site attendance and disclose AI use in 50 words.
Tir Canol
Tir Canol and Coed Cadw (Woodland Trust Wales) Woodland Artist Residency
Machynlleth, Wales, United Kingdom
Stipend: £3000 artist feeCLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
residencyDuration: one month (total, in one block or spread across the period)Dates: December 2026 – March 2027
- Who Can Apply: Emerging and established artists of any discipline who work in a socially engaged way, have a connection to Mid Wales, and whose work relates to trees and woodlands.
- The Focus: Develop and/or deliver work themed around trees and woodlands to (re)connect communities to the landscapes of Mid Wales.
- The Funding: £3000 artist fee and mentorship from local artist and Tir Canol programme manager Alice Briggs.
- Key Requirements: Email info@tircanol.wales for more information and an application form.
artgoat.comResidencyMultidisciplinary
Illustrative image: Vasily Kandinsky, Painting with Green Center, 1913. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain
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.
LA CAP Re|Hub
LIEVITO Residencies – Residency II (Rendere buono)
Sinalunga, Tuscany, Italy· Global
Stipend: €500 per month for the six-month residency (€3,000 for full attendance); reduced for attendance below 70% and not payable below 40% in a month.Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
residencyHybridApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 6 months per residency cycle
- Who Can Apply: Emerging artists, makers and curators aged 18–35 who meet employment/education conditions and have A2 Italian and English.
- The Focus: Rendere buono: bodies, images and movement in a six-month Tuscan residency.
- The Funding: Free accommodation and training, €500 monthly with attendance conditions, and an unstated production budget.
- Key Requirements: ID, signed CV/bio, 1,000-word motivation letter, portfolio of up to five pages/links, and online interview; study/training enrolment is excluded.
The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park
Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park (SCCP) Guest Artist Residency 2027
Koka City, Shiga, Japan· Global
Stipend: ¥0–¥200,000Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
residencyCost to Attend: ¥20,300–¥26,400Duration: 60–269 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Ceramic artists and visual artists aged 20+ at the time of application, living in Japan or abroad. SCCP expects to select one artist residing in Japan and one residing outside Japan.
- The Focus: Guest Artist residency at the Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park, April 1, 2027 – March 31, 2028. Stays run from a minimum of 2 months to less than 1 year. Overseas artists may start only on or after July 1.
- The Funding: Honorarium up to 200,000 JPY, round-trip travel reimbursed, materials up to 100,000 JPY, and kiln/firing costs up to 110,000 JPY. Accommodation is paid by the artist: 20,300 JPY/month single or 26,400 JPY/month twin.
- Key Requirements: Online form only. Biography, theme/concept statement, and residency purpose and plan (each max. 400 words). Up to 4 past-work images as JPEG under 2MB. Up to three preferred residency periods. Selected artists donate work and give a public lecture or workshop.
TrartHUB
TrartHUB Residency, Third Call (Terzo Bando di Residenza)
Trieste, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy· Global
Award: A single cash prize of €5,000 for one participant across the 2026 open calls (not for each participant), awarded at the opening of the 2027 group exhibition; every participant receives accommodation and a travel contribution of up to €150.Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
residencyDuration: 14–31 daysDates: Jan 9, 2027 – Feb 28, 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Italian and international visual artists, curators and researchers; collectives count as one participation.
- The Focus: A Trieste residency exploring thresholds through research and community participation.
- The Funding: Housing and up to €150 travel support each; one €5,000 prize across the 2026 open calls.
- Key Requirements: Signed form, CV/publications/portfolio up to 10 pages and 20 MB, and motivation/project letter up to 2,000 characters; email by 31 October 2026.
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.
Artexte
Artexte Research Residency Program — Annual Call for Proposals
Montréal, Quebec, Canada· Global
Stipend: Artexte grants a total fee of $2,000 to selected residents (individuals or collectives).Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
residencyDuration: 1 to 3 months
- Who Can Apply: Contemporary-art researchers, artists and curators, individually or collectively.
- The Focus: Research directly connected to Artexte’s collection, prioritizing overlooked Canadian art histories.
- The Funding: CAD $2,000 total fee per selected resident/collective, workspace and research support.
- Key Requirements: One PDF: completed project form, biography, CV and relevant press articles.
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.
Le Creux de l’Enfer
Le Creux de l’Enfer and City of Saint-Étienne Territorial Creation Residency (Résidence de création en territoire, appel à candidature)
Thiers, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Stipend: €2,400 incl. tax (honoraria, travel and meals during the residency)Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
residencyDuration: 55 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists living and working in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, or artists who graduated from an art school in the region; open to all ages with an emphasis on emerging practice.
- The Focus: A 55-day creation residency immersed in the territory between Thiers and Saint-Étienne, leading to a two-site traveling exhibition.
- The Funding: €2,400 residency allocation incl. tax (honoraria, travel and meals); €2,000 production budget; €1,200 exhibition rights per show; housing provided in Thiers.
- Key Requirements: Completed application form, project dossier, portfolio with visuals and descriptions, up-to-date CV, proof of professional status (URSSAF registration or equivalent), social security number, SIRET or invoicing document, civil liability insurance certificate, and work media if applicable; all as a single A4 landscape PDF (max 6 MB) emailed before the deadline.
Les Factotum
Les Factotum Research and Creation Residency with Exhibition, Nantes (Résidence Les Factotum × Petites Écuries)
Nantes, France· National
Stipend: Residency stipend: €3,000Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
residencyDuration: 42 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Emerging professional visual artists who graduated from Beaux-Arts Nantes Saint-Nazaire and have not had a solo exhibition in a contemporary art institution may apply. Solo shows in artist-run, association or independent spaces do not exclude applicants.
- The Focus: A six-week research and creation residency in Nantes, with artistic and technical support from Factotum workshops to develop experimental visual art, followed by an exhibition at Les Petites Écuries.
- The Funding: €3,000 stipend, €4,000 production budget in workshop services and/or cash, and €500 exhibition fee; a 20 m² studio, accommodation for artists based outside Nantes and one return trip home up to €200 are provided.
- Key Requirements: Email contact@lesfactotum.fr with a CV, portfolio and research intention of one to two pages maximum. Name the Factotum workshops you want to work with and explain how you will use their facilities and technical expertise in your proposed research.
Departement Cultuur, Jeugd en Media
Flemish Government Residency Grants (Residentiebeurzen)
Belgium· Global
Award: Partner residencies (with agreement): a predetermined allowance for living and travel costs, borne by Flanders or the residency depending on the place; some also provide a project/publication budget. Self-chosen residencies (no agreement): up to €10,000 based on the submitted budget (residency, living/per diem and travel costs).Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
residencyTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Individual professional artists of all disciplines (natural persons); maximum one residency grant per artist per year. Applications in Dutch, or English for seven partner residencies.
- The Focus: Residency grants for artistic development and international networking at Flemish partner residencies abroad or at a self-chosen residency in Belgium or abroad.
- The Funding: Partner residencies: predetermined living and travel allowance (some add a project/publication budget); self-chosen residencies: up to €10,000 based on the submitted budget.
- Key Requirements: Apply via KIOSK with an artistic CV and documentation (PDF, max 5 MB); for residencies without an agreement also a budget with explanation and proof of selection by the residency. Deadlines: partner residencies at least six months before start (fixed dates per residency); others at least two months before start.
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
Vizcaya Arts Residency + Commission
Miami, FL
Award: $12,500 artist fee; plus up to $25,000 production budget for fabrication, installation, and presentation, with separate compensation for public programs and open studio hours.Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
residency
- Who Can Apply: South Florida-based emerging, mid-career and established visual artists working in any medium may apply, including collaborative collectives and artists with an LLC. Applicants must be able to attend the on-site residency.
- The Focus: The May–November 2027 residency develops a site-responsive commission around Holding Time, engaging Vizcaya's Main House and culminating in an exhibition from November 2027 to May 2028.
- The Funding: The artist receives a USD $12,500 fee and up to $25,000 for production, plus separate public-program and open-studio compensation. Studio space and support are provided; housing is not.
- Key Requirements: Submit through SlideRoom: contact details, bio up to 150 words, artist statement up to 300 words, CV/résumé, 5–10 recent work images or supported video samples, a Holding Time statement of interest and one support letter. A complete exhibition proposal is unnecessary.
Cincinnati Art Museum
2027 Rosenthal Education Center (REC) Artist in Residence
Cincinnati, OH
Stipend: $2,700 payment ($1,500 artist honorarium + $1,200 total payment for six monthly artist drop-in sessions at $200 each)Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
residencyDuration: Exhibition on view May 22–November 7, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists and artist teams age 18 or older who currently reside in the Greater Cincinnati/Tri-State region.
- The Focus: Create an interactive, hands-on installation for the Rosenthal Education Center inspired by the Cincinnati Art Museum's collection.
- The Funding: Receives a $2,700 artist payment ($1,500 honorarium + $1,200 for six drop-in sessions) plus a $5,000 budget for design, fabrication, engineering, and installation.
- Key Requirements: Cover letter, two-page résumé, two-page proposal with design drawings and timeline, list of at least three professional references, up to ten JPG images of previous work, and an annotated image list.
HIAP – Helsinki International Artist Programme
Open Call for Palestinian artists in Helsinki (Finland) Spring 2027
Helsinki, Finland· Global
Stipend: Working grant of €3,600Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
residencyDuration: 90 daysDates: 12 April – 11 July 2027 (90 days)Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Professional Palestinian contemporary artists in Palestine or the diaspora may apply, including collectives. A sustained artistic practice is required, but formal education or exhibition recognition is not.
- The Focus: A 90-day artistic research residency at HIAP Cable Factory in Helsinki runs April 12–July 11, 2027, with no requirement to produce new work or an exhibition.
- The Funding: A EUR 3,600 working grant, return travel and free live/work studio are provided, plus visa and access support. Collectives receive no extra grant or travel budget.
- Key Requirements: Online application form with a biography (up to 250 words or 2 minutes), a motivation statement (up to 250 words or 2 minutes), and a portfolio/examples link (max 10 pages or 5 minutes).
HIAP – Helsinki International Artist Programme
Open Call for Ukrainian and Ukraine-based artists in Finland 2027
Helsinki, Ukraine· National
Stipend: Working grant of €1200 per monthDeadline: NOV 2, 2026
residencyDuration: 30–90 daysDates: January – July 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Professional Ukrainian or Ukraine-based artists and arts practitioners affected by the war may apply across all disciplines. Ukrainian artists living outside Ukraine are also eligible.
- The Focus: Residencies lasting one to three months take place across the Finnish partner network between January and July 2027, with possible extensions and some family accommodation.
- The Funding: Residents receive a EUR 1,200 monthly working grant, free living and working space, and one return trip. A small access budget is available for disabled artists.
- Key Requirements: Online application form with a professional background statement (up to 250 words / 2 minutes), a brief description of your current situation (up to 250 words / 2 minutes), and a portfolio / examples of previous work (max 10 pages / 5 minutes) provided as an external link; application language is English.
artgoat.comResidencyMultidisciplinary
Illustrative image: Vasily Kandinsky, Painting with Green Center, 1913. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain
Volland Foundation
Volland Foundation Residency 2027 (Flint Hills, Kansas)
KS· Global
Stipend: $500 stipend for two-week residents; $1,000 for four-week residentsDeadline: NOV 2, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $25
- Who Can Apply: Creative practitioners of a wide range of disciplines at all career stages (emerging, mid-level, professional), local, national and international; collaborative teams may apply; spouses apply separately.
- The Focus: Time and space to work in a rural community setting in the tallgrass prairie of the Flint Hills, Kansas; no requirement to complete or show work.
- The Funding: Housing and studio space plus a $500 stipend (two-week) or $1,000 stipend (four-week); residents pay their own transportation, meals, materials and a $25 application fee.
- Key Requirements: Submit the online application form and pay the $25 application fee; residents must have a car and a valid driver's license for the residency.
Guest Artists Space (G.A.S.) Foundation
Guest Artists Space Project Nexus Supported Residencies 2027 — Residency 1: Visual Arts and the Environment
Ikiṣẹ, Ogun State, Nigeria· National
Stipend: ₦3,175,000 residency award, accommodation and shared workspaceDeadline: NOV 3, 2026
residencyDuration: 56 daysDates: 11 January – 26 February 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Nigerian nationals living and working in Nigeria, aged 23 or older
- The Focus: Research and making around ecology and material practice at G.A.S. Farm House, Ikiṣẹ
- The Funding: ₦3,175,000 residency award, accommodation and shared workspace
- Key Requirements: English proficiency, existing practice, reference from a curator, gallerist or cultural institution, and availability for the fixed residency dates; form-specific limits could not be verified.
Academy of Fine Arts Vienna
Academy of Fine Arts Vienna Artist-in-Residence in Cairo (Artist-in-Residence in Kairo, AIRK27)
Cairo, Austria· National
Stipend: EUR 1,500 per month, including a travel allowance.Deadline: NOV 3, 2026
residencyDuration: 56 days
- Who Can Apply: Recent graduates of the Institute for Fine Arts at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna whose degree was or will be completed between March 2025 and January 2027.
- The Focus: Spend eight weeks in Cairo between March and June 2027 to pursue artistic projects, build local connections and exchange with an artist who will later visit Vienna.
- The Funding: €1,500 per month stipend (travel-cost subsidy included), plus a €500 visa and materials allowance and accommodation at the Austrian Cultural Forum Cairo.
- Key Requirements: Apply through the Academy calls portal with a CV, portfolio of five works/projects, short motivation letter and degree certificate. The page assigns PDF/30-page/10 MB limits to the motivation letter; January graduates provide the certificate later.
Guest Artists Space (G.A.S.) Foundation
Guest Artists Space Project Nexus Supported Residencies 2027 — Residency 3: Nigerian Diaspora Visual Artist
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria· Global
Stipend: ₦2,660,000 residency award, accommodation and shared workspaceDeadline: NOV 3, 2026
residencyDuration: 28 daysDates: 8 March – 2 April 2027
- Who Can Apply: Nigerian nationals or people of Nigerian heritage living and working outside Nigeria, aged 23 or older
- The Focus: Visual and interdisciplinary research and cultural exchange at G.A.S. Lagos
- The Funding: ₦2,660,000 residency award, accommodation and shared workspace
- Key Requirements: English proficiency, existing practice, reference from a curator, gallerist or cultural institution, and availability for the fixed residency dates; form-specific limits could not be verified.
Guest Artists Space (G.A.S.) Foundation
Guest Artists Space Project Nexus Supported Residencies 2027 — Residency 2: Photography
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria· National
Stipend: ₦2,660,000 residency award, accommodation and shared workspaceDeadline: NOV 3, 2026
residencyDuration: 28 daysDates: 8 February – 5 March 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Nigerian nationals living and working in Nigeria, aged 23 or older, with photography central to their practice
- The Focus: Photographic research and experimentation at G.A.S. Lagos
- The Funding: ₦2,660,000 residency award, accommodation and shared workspace
- Key Requirements: English proficiency, existing practice, reference from a curator, gallerist or cultural institution, and availability for the fixed residency dates; form-specific limits could not be verified.
Trillium Arts
Trillium Arts 2027 Individual Artist Residencies
Mars Hill, NC· Global
Stipend: $700 cash honorariumDeadline: NOV 4, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Duration: 7 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists of various disciplines (writers, photographers, visual artists, choreographers) at any stage of their careers; applicants must be at least 21 years old. Solo residencies only; groups and collaboratives cannot be accommodated.
- The Focus: A one-week (seven consecutive nights) solo residency in a secluded Blue Ridge Mountains setting in Mars Hill, NC, in April or October 2027; mild priority for ecological or environmental themes.
- The Funding: $700 cash honorarium plus a private one-bedroom suite, shared grounds and creative spaces. No application fee; optional mentorship costs $75.
- Key Requirements: CV or resume (not to exceed 5 pages); a one-page project description; a one-page 'Why Trillium Arts?' statement; one letter of recommendation; one work sample in the proposed project's genre (PDF not exceeding 10 MB and 15 pages maximum, or a Vimeo/YouTube video link of no more than 15 minutes). Optional: a short process video of three minutes or less.
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
Ville de Saint-Malo
City of Saint-Malo Visual Arts Residencies (Atelier de l’Achille)
Saint-Malo, Brittany, France
Stipend: €2,000 residency stipend; shared among members of a collective.Deadline: NOV 6, 2026
residencyDuration: 2 months per residency
- Who Can Apply: Emerging visual artists or collectives with an art-school diploma, SIRET number and connection to Saint-Malo or Brittany.
- The Focus: Two-month creation residency with accommodation and a later public presentation.
- The Funding: €2,000 stipend plus €500 production funding; public outreach pays €60/hour.
- Key Requirements: One PDF containing the information form, detailed CV, portfolio and civil liability insurance certificate; select one residency season.
Quelques exemples du travail de Maurane Leder, artiste en résidence à l’atelier de l’Achille
Goethe-Institut Norway
Munch-Goethe residency for artists 2027
Oslo, Norway· National
Stipend: €1,500 per monthApplications open: April 2027Deadline: NOV 6, 2026
residencyDates: March 1 – April 30, 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Full-time practicing visual artists who have lived in Germany for at least two years may apply, with an arts degree or equivalent qualifications. Joint applications from up to two artists are possible.
- The Focus: A two-month studio residency in an artist apartment on Edvard Munch's former property in Ekely, Oslo, with networking to the Norwegian art scene.
- The Funding: €1,500 per month stipend, €500 round-trip travel allowance from Germany, and free accommodation with integrated studio.
- Key Requirements: Complete the English form in one session: three answers of up to 200 words each and an event proposal of up to 150 words. Upload a two-page CV and practice samples (six pages, up to six images or two-minute media excerpts; uploads max 20 MB). No motivation letter is required.
artgoat.comResidencyMultidisciplinary
Illustrative image: Vasily Kandinsky, Painting with Green Center, 1913. 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.
European Media Art Platform (EMAP)
European Media Art Platform (EMAP) Residencies 2027
Stipend: €4,000 for the applying artistDeadline: NOV 6, 2026
residencyDuration: Two monthsTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists, duos, collectives and collaborations in digital, media, robotic and bio art who are residents or taxpayers of an EU member state or of Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Iceland, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Tunisia or Ukraine. Undergraduate and Master's students are not eligible; PhD candidates may apply.
- The Focus: Two-month collaborative production residency at one of 15 European host institutions in 2027.
- The Funding: €4,000 for the applying artist, €2,000 for collaborating artist(s), a €4,000 project budget, accommodation and travel.
- Key Requirements: Register and apply online at call.emare.eu, ranking the 15 host organisations in order of preference; every project must involve a collaborating artist (who need not be confirmed at application).
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).
Est-Nord-Est
Est-Nord-Est REGULAR Artist Residency 2027-2028
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Québec, Canada· Global
Stipend: Residency honorarium of CAD $2,080Deadline: NOV 8, 2026
residencyCost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 56 days
- Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists, emerging or established, from Québec, Canada and other countries; collectives may apply.
- The Focus: An eight-week research and experimentation residency (not production) hosting four artists per season in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Québec, in 2027-2028; the Summer 2027 residency is curated by Cécilia Bracmort ("Corps céleste, corps terrestre") and gives priority to artists of African descent.
- The Funding: CAD $2,080 residency honorarium, an individual studio-workshop for work and lodging, specialized equipment (wood, metal, ceramics), 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 with a curriculum vitae (maximum two pages, PDF); a text with artist's statement and research/experimentation intentions (maximum one page, PDF); a portfolio of 10 to 15 images (JPG) in a single PDF with a description list; video works by Vimeo/YouTube link with password if applicable.
Schaufler Lab@TU Dresden
Schaufler Residency@TU Dresden 2027
Dresden, Saxony, Germany· Global
Stipend: €3,000 per month (net) for six monthsDeadline: NOV 9, 2026
residencyDuration: Six months
- Who Can Apply: International artists or collectives working in media art, conceptual art, performance, or related fields, with strong German or English communication skills and the ability to work on-site in Dresden.
- The Focus: A six-month research-oriented artist residency at TU Dresden exploring the theme "Energy Cultures in Transition."
- The Funding: €3,000 per month stipend for six months, plus a production grant of up to €10,000, a solo exhibition, and an artist book.
- Key Requirements: Completed application form, CV (max 2 pages), artistic portfolio, project proposal (max 10,000 characters including spaces), project/timeline/budget plan, 3-minute introductory video, and a letter of recommendation no older than six months, submitted as one PDF (max 10 MB) by email.
EXTRA
EXTRA Residency (Résidence EXTRA 2027, appel à candidatures)
Bordeaux, France· National
Stipend: €6,000 residency bursary, paid in three installments.Deadline: NOV 9, 2026
residencyTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists, architects, landscape architects, urbanists, graphic designers, authors and other space-focused professionals may apply alone or collectively. Applications are in French; no citizenship restriction is stated.
- The Focus: Create an original book-object linking publishing, architecture and pedagogy, with audience workshops and a public presentation at Fabrique POLA in Bordeaux.
- The Funding: A €6,000 bursary is paid in three installments, with housing and reimbursements capped at €500 for materials and €1,000 for travel; collective budgets are unchanged.
- Key Requirements: Email one French document, maximum 5 MB: application form, CV(s) of up to two A4 pages each, portfolio of up to ten pages, and a two-to-four-page proposal covering research, methods, mediation, audiences and schedule.
CEAAC
CEAAC × MeetFactory Prague Research and Creation Residency (Appel à candidatures FR–CZ)
Prague, Grand Est, France
Stipend: €1,035 per month for three months (€3,105 total), comprising €700 remuneration and €335 living expenses per month; paid against an invoice.Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
residencyDuration: 3 monthsDates: April – June 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Emerging or mid-career visual practitioners connected to Grand Est and registered under the French artist-author regime.
- The Focus: Research and creation at MeetFactory in Prague, April–June 2027.
- The Funding: €1,035 monthly for three months, €200 production support, housing, studio and economy return travel.
- Key Requirements: Complete the Google Form; remain in Prague throughout the residency. The upload checklist was inaccessible.
Alte Hansestadt Lemgo
Lemgo Young Art Residency (Stipendium Junge Kunst)
Lemgo, Germany· National
Stipend: Monthly living allowance (Unterhaltskostenzuschuss) of €1,000Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
residencyDuration: 365 daysDates: 1 May 2027 – 30 April 2028
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists living in Germany may apply if they have completed an art-academy degree and will be no older than 35 at the start. They must be willing to live and work in Lemgo for one year.
- The Focus: A one-year residency in Lemgo from May to April, culminating in a solo exhibition; three shortlisted artists first take part in a two-week competition exhibition.
- The Funding: The selected artist receives €1,000 each month, a free studio apartment and a final solo exhibition. One work made in Lemgo must be donated to the organizers.
- Key Requirements: Email a digital application (max 10 MB, single PDF up to 15 pages, subject 'Stipendium') containing: artistic CV with education and exhibitions (max 2 pages); work samples or references (web links allowed); cover letter (max 2 pages); and the personally signed downloaded application form. No originals, portfolios, catalogues, or storage media.
STIPENDIUM JUNGE KUNST
Ubah Rumah
Ubah Rumah Residency Open Call 2027/28
Nikoi Island, Riau Islands, Indonesia· Multi-National
Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
residencyDuration: 28–42 daysDates: 2027 or 2028Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists from or based in Southeast Asia whose practices engage with art, ecology, and hospitality.
- The Focus: A 4–6 week artist residency in 2027 or 2028 on Nikoi Island, off Bintan, Indonesia, at the intersection of art, ecology, and hospitality.
- The Funding: Artist fee (amount not specified), accommodation, and a round trip within Southeast Asia.
- Key Requirements: Online form: artist statement (300 words), project proposal (300 words), link to CV and portfolio, website and social media links, and two preferred residency periods (min 4 weeks, max 6 weeks).
Sixi Museum
Sixi Museum International Artist-in-Residence Project (Nanjing)
Nanjing, China· Global
Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
residencyDates: 2027年春季 & 秋季Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists of any nationality and discipline aged 18+, with sufficient Mandarin or English
- The Focus: Research and creation residency in Nanjing on one of two 2027 themes: migration history, or cross-media intertextuality
- The Funding: Visa fees, round-trip flights, insurance, accommodation, staff/technical assistance and a material allowance (amount not stated)
- Key Requirements: CV with profile photo, artist portfolio and residency proposal, sent as one PDF or ZIP to info@siximuseum.com; residents donate a selection of residency works to the museum.
Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC)
CNC Caméra libre Residency for Filmmakers (Cité internationale des arts)
Paris, Île-de-France, France· Global
Deadline: NOV 16, 2026
residencyDuration: 6 moisTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Foreign filmmakers facing censorship or persecution who have directed at least one 60+ minute film selected at a listed international festival and have professional French or English; nationals/multi-year residents of the EU, EFTA, Australia, Canada, South Korea, US, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand and UK are not eligible.
- The Focus: A six-month residency at the Cité internationale des arts in Paris to write and develop a feature-length fiction, documentary or animation project.
- The Funding: Full coverage of travel and stay in France (international transport, visa fees, travel insurance, monthly living allowance; amount not stated) plus artistic, legal and administrative support.
- Key Requirements: Online form on the CNC démarches platform; letter on personal situation, reasons you cannot create freely, and motivation; a screenplay (fiction/animation) or detailed treatment of at least 20 pages (documentary); 2–5 minute video presenting the project in English or French; one-page synopsis; director's statement on project progress; CV and filmography; optional producer statement/CV and support letters. Dossier in French or English.
New Zealand Glassworks
New Zealand Glassworks 2027 Artist in Residence
Whanganui, New Zealand· National
Stipend: NZD 4,800 residency stipend.Deadline: NOV 16, 2026
residencyDuration: 28 days
- Who Can Apply: Professional glass artists who are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents may apply at any career stage; glass must be the primary medium in their artistic practice.
- The Focus: A four-week hot-glass residency in Whanganui, 5 July–1 August 2027, develops a body of work for a six-week solo exhibition between February and April 2028.
- The Funding: NZD 4,800 stipend, accommodation if required, twelve hotshop days, assistants and coldshop access. Artists supply their own colour and coldshop consumables.
- Key Requirements: Email or deliver the form, proposal and CV (two pages each), timeline, two support letters and 8–10 work images in a PDF or PowerPoint with titles, dates, dimensions and techniques to Madeline Prowd.
Gasworks
Gasworks Residency for Artists Based in Argentina 2027
London, United Kingdom· National
Stipend: £175 per week living stipend for the eleven-week residency, plus a materials budget of up to £800Deadline: NOV 16, 2026
residencyDuration: 77 daysDates: 7 April – 22 June 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Early-career contemporary visual artists based in Argentina with at least a moderate level of spoken English; individuals only (no duos or collectives).
- The Focus: Self-led, process-based eleven-week residency at Gasworks, London (7 April – 22 June 2027) for research and development of new work, engaging with the city and building networks.
- The Funding: Fully funded: studio, shared-house accommodation, return flights, visa costs, £175 weekly stipend and up to £800 materials budget.
- Key Requirements: One PDF (max 15MB) uploaded via the online form: cover sheet with contact details; 250-word statement on artistic practice; 250-word statement on residency plans; up to 15 images or video/sound clips of recent work with captions (up to 100 words per artwork); CV/resume of no more than 3 pages. Spoken answers may replace the two statements via linked sound/video files. Shortlisted artists (3–5) have a short online interview.
Studio of artist Hugo González during the Spring Open Studios at Gasworks in London
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec
CALQ Art, Architecture and Environment Research Residency at Pavillon de l'Arsenal, Paris (Résidence de recherche)
Canada
Stipend: CAD $8,000 for the two-month residency.Deadline: NOV 19, 2026
residency
- Who Can Apply: Québec visual artists or architectural researchers with at least two years of professional practice; Canadian citizens or permanent residents with 12 months of Québec residence.
- The Focus: Research on art, architecture, environment and changing living spaces.
- The Funding: CAD $8,000, eight weeks of housing and possible additional support up to €5,000.
- Key Requirements: Individual application through Mon dossier CALQ; environmental research proposal, brief justification of the host choice and the required project-details and personal-information forms; no detailed budget required.
National Sculpture Society
Manship Artists Residency with National Sculpture Society (Walker Hancock Sculptor-in-Residence)
United States· National
Award: $2,000 cash award from the National Sculpture Society, plus two weeks' lodging at the Manship residenceDeadline: NOV 20, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 14 daysDates: 2026
- Who Can Apply: Members of the National Sculpture Society (Associate, Elected Sculptor, Fellow or Patron) who are U.S. citizens or residents with a Social Security number; preference for working sculptors who also teach and serve their community
- The Focus: 14-day sculptor's residency at Paul Manship's former home and studio in Gloucester, MA, with public programming
- The Funding: $2,000 cash award plus two weeks' lodging; the sculptor pays for food, materials and transportation
- Key Requirements: Images of 6-12 works (up to 3 views each, maximum 36 images), a resume, and a letter of no more than 2,000 characters, submitted through EntryThingy
Eastside Projects
Radical Sabbatical 2027 Residencies (Eastside Projects and University of Birmingham)
Birmingham, United Kingdom· National
Stipend: £3,500 artist fee (£2,750 at start of residency, £750 after the final sharing event) + £500 production budget for travel and/or materials, claimed against receiptsDeadline: NOV 20, 2026
residencyDuration: Six monthsDates: January 2027 – June/July 2027
- Who Can Apply: UK-based artists working in any medium with the right to work in the UK, at least 3 years' professional experience and a demonstrable portfolio; artists enrolled on an academic course (including a PhD) are not eligible.
- The Focus: A six-month research and development residency at the University of Birmingham, paired with academics, on the theme of touch (haptics, embodied knowledge, disability and access, digital touch, materiality and craft, and more).
- The Funding: £3,500 artist fee plus a £500 production budget for travel and/or materials.
- Key Requirements: Online form: contact details; expression of interest (max 500 words or a max 4-minute audio/video link); current practice statement (max 250 words or a max 2-minute recording); recent work as 10 images (portfolio link or single PDF, max 10MB, with captions) or a showreel link (callout says max 10 minutes; the online form says max 5 minutes); up-to-date CV; website link; access needs. Shortlisted artists are interviewed on 10 December 2026.
ACC Galerie Weimar
ACC Galerie Weimar 33rd International Studio Program 2027
Weimar, Thuringia, Germany· Global
Stipend: 1,100€ per monthDeadline: NOV 22, 2026
residencyDuration: Four months
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists from all over the world, of all nationalities and disciplines; no age restriction; students cannot apply.
- The Focus: Four-month on-site studio residency in Weimar to develop a project responding to the theme 'On Absence'.
- The Funding: €1,100 monthly stipend plus a rent-free furnished apartment with internet.
- Key Requirements: Email one landscape PDF (max 14 MB) containing project title; personal details (name, address, nationality, phone, date of birth); 50-word project outline; preferred and alternative residency period; 500-word project description; up to 10 images with title, size, technique/materials, date; up to 5 video/audio files (2 min each, 250 MB total) via Dropbox/Google Drive links; and a CV of max two pages.
Fresh Arts
Fresh Arts Space Taking Artist Residency
Houston, TX
Stipend: $3,600 honorarium per selected project (inclusive of project costs and artist fees), plus a creative services stipend (amount TBD).Deadline: NOV 23, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $0Duration: Six weeks of 24/7 gallery access plus approximately three months of mentorship; activations run about six weeks each in spring or summer 2027.
- Who Can Apply: Emerging and mid-career Houston-area individuals or teams; art-degree students are excluded.
- The Focus: Six weeks of public gallery activation with mentorship.
- The Funding: USD 3,600 project stipend and additional creative-services support of unspecified value.
- Key Requirements: Online proposal, statements, work samples, image list and references; see application_notes for limits.
BAXTER ST at the Camera Club of New York
BAXTER ST Residency Program
New York, NY
Stipend: $1,000 per month during three months of workspace accessDeadline: NOV 25, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Duration: Three months of workspace access
- Who Can Apply: Lens-based artists (photography or lens-based art), 18 or older, currently residing in New York City who have not yet had a solo exhibition in New York City; students must have completed their studies by January 1, 2027; previous BAXTER ST residents are not eligible.
- The Focus: A three-month New York City workspace residency leading to a solo exhibition, public conversation, video interview, and advisory meetings.
- The Funding: $1,000/month stipend for three months, plus a $750 materials fee, a $3,000 production fee, and $165 per public program. No housing provided.
- Key Requirements: Work sample of 10 images (required) and up to 1 video (optional, max 3 minutes); letter of intent (max 300 words) with exhibition proposal; artist statement (max 300 words); one-page CV; names and contact information for two references.
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Asia Culture Center
ACC Visual Arts Residency (ACC 시각예술 레지던시)
Gwangju, South Korea
Award: KRW 10,000,000 production funding per selected teamApplications open: October 20, 2026Deadline: NOV 26, 2026
residencyDuration: Approximately six months (beginning January 2027)Dates: Approximately six months beginning January 2027
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists based in the Jeonnam–Gwangju Special Metropolitan City in South Korea who have steadily pursued their practice in the region may apply to the pilot residency.
- The Focus: Artists interpret House: Places That Hold Memories through painting, photography, sculpture or installation during about six months at ACC, starting in January 2027.
- The Funding: Six selected teams each receive KRW 10,000,000 in production funding, an individual workroom, facility access, expert programs and a final exhibition.
- Key Requirements: The official announcement confirms the regional eligibility and visual-art disciplines, but does not publish a submission checklist or application form. Contact the ACC curators for the forthcoming call instructions.
Arts en résidence – Réseau national
Arts en résidence Research and Creation Residency (Chemin des affinités 2027)
France· National
Stipend: Residency stipend of €6,000 for the three months of residency.Deadline: NOV 29, 2026
residencyDuration: 3 months (one month at each host site)Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: French-speaking artist-authors with a professional practice in visual arts, interested in research on borders and in working across several geographic contexts. Artists using media beyond photography may apply.
- The Focus: Three months of research on borders in Céret, Lindre-Basse and Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France, between spring and autumn 2027, followed by an exhibition at Archipel Art Contemporain in February–May 2028.
- The Funding: €6,000 residency bursary and €4,550 production budget, plus travel support, accommodation, workspace and team support. Public presentation fees and image reproduction rights are also paid.
- Key Requirements: Apply in French through the linked Framaforms form: portfolio PDF (max 10 MB), current CV PDF (max 1 page), motivation and proposed-approach paragraphs (max 1,500 characters each). Shortlisted artists attend an online interview on January 12, 2027, with a €200 preparation and presentation allowance.
Fondation Renaud
Fondation Renaud Artist Residency 2027 (Résidence artistique « Entre les mains »)
Lyon, France· Global
Stipend: Stipend of €2,200 (tax included)Deadline: NOV 29, 2026
residencyDuration: 84 days
- Who Can Apply: Visual and plastic artists of all disciplines and career stages may apply, regardless of professional experience or recognition; no nationality or residency restriction is stated.
- The Focus: A 12-week research and creation residency in Lyon from mid-April 2027, exploring “Entre les mains” through popular arts and the foundation's collections, with an exhibition October–mid-December 2027.
- The Funding: €2,200 stipend plus up to €2,000 production support, both tax included, with a creation space and possible on-site accommodation. Ten other projects join LAB 10+1; no payment is stated for them.
- Key Requirements: Email a complete application dossier to projets@fondation-renaud.com, proposing a research and creation project responding to “Entre les mains, autour des arts populaires / cabinet des curiosités”.
Communauté de communes des Deux Rives
Deux Rives Photography Mediation Residency (Résidence-mission Photographie à la communauté de communes des Deux Rives)
Occitanie, France· National
Stipend: Residency budget of up to €18,000 including tax, covering the artist's salary (with all employer charges), author's rights and project costs; housing is fully covered.Deadline: NOV 30, 2026
residencyDuration: 70–84 daysDates: December 2026 – May 2027
- Who Can Apply: Professional photographers, artist-authors and collectives of up to three people may apply, including image-led visual artists; photography must remain central when the project combines several disciplines.
- The Focus: A 10–12 week cultural mediation residency across 28 rural communes in Occitanie explores “Nos regards font territoire”, with activity between December 2026 and May 2027.
- The Funding: A budget of up to €18,000 including tax covers the artist's salary, author's rights and project costs, and housing is fully provided for the whole residency. A car and driving licence are required.
- Key Requirements: Email an application dossier to laurent.demaya@cc-deuxrives.fr. The detailed submission checklist is contained in the linked French call document, which could not be read; no sample counts or file limits could be verified.
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Bernheim Forest and Arboretum
Bernheim Forest Artist in Residence Program
Clermont, KY· Global
Stipend: $2,500 stipendDeadline: NOV 30, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 42–56 days
- Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists, emerging or established, at regional, national, or international level; collaborations and collectives welcome; undergraduate students and former Artists-in-Residence are not eligible.
- The Focus: A 6–8 week nature-inspired visual arts residency at Bernheim Forest in rural Clermont, Kentucky, with one slot reserved for a Kentucky/Southern Indiana artist and one for an artist addressing environmental issues and climate change.
- The Funding: $2,500 stipend plus a furnished one-bedroom cabin, modest studio space, and program access; no application or residency fees, but artists cover their own travel and living expenses.
- Key Requirements: SlideRoom application with a proposal, references, and work samples; collaborations/collectives submit one application with group work samples and a designated primary contact.
L-AIR General Incorporated Association
L-AIR Himeji Artist-in-Residence Program – Call for Artists for 2027
Himeji, Hyogo, Japan· Global
Stipend: Production support grant up to JPY 250,000 per month for Japanese artists; up to JPY 150,000 per month for international artists (not a living allowance).Deadline: NOV 30, 2026
residencyDuration: Two to three monthsTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists, designers, or creators and artist duos of any discipline, age, or nationality; no leather experience is required, but applicants must communicate in Japanese or English and engage with local residents and leather craftspeople.
- The Focus: A two-to-three-month residency in Himeji's leather-industry town exploring new forms of expression through leather, with field research, skill learning, open studio, and a final presentation.
- The Funding: Production support grant up to JPY 250,000/month for Japanese artists or JPY 150,000/month for international artists, plus round-trip travel reimbursement, free accommodation, open studio, and leather materials; living expenses are not provided.
- Key Requirements: An email application to info@l-air.or.jp with the subject "L-AIR Artist Apply" containing project title/name, project overview/proposed theme, preferred season, biography (nationality/country and past achievements), and a completed project sheet using the provided Word/PDF form; optional portfolio, website/Instagram, media coverage, and additional project materials.
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.
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.
Prairie Ronde Artist Residency
Prairie Ronde Artist Residency (The Mill at Vicksburg, Michigan) – Spring 2027 Session
Vicksburg, MI· National
Stipend: $2,000 stipend upon completion of the 5–6 week residency, plus a $500 travel grant (collaborative applicants share one $2,500 total)Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $25Duration: 35–42 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Independent artists of any medium; international applicants are temporarily suspended (as of April 25, 2025). Collaborators may apply on a single application. Writers are accepted only for new work directly related to The Mill and Vicksburg.
- The Focus: A process-based 5–6 week residency engaging with The Mill at Vicksburg (former Lee Paper Company mill) and its 80 acres; three sessions a year, 2–4 residents per session. This call is for the Spring session (March 15 – May 31).
- The Funding: $2,000 stipend upon completion, $500 travel grant, private housing, a gallery show in downtown Vicksburg, video documentation and Mug Club membership at Distant Whistle Brewery. Residents donate one work made during the residency to the permanent collection.
- Key Requirements: Apply via SlideRoom with a $25 application fee. Applications are scored on body of work, statement of purpose, plan for incorporating The Mill and/or Vicksburg, interest in the residency, ability to work independently and openness to rural community life; top applicants interview with the Residency Director and Coordinator.
Konstnärsnämnden
Konstnärsnämnden IASPIS Stockholm Residency (Residens i Stockholm, IASPIS)
Stockholm, Sweden· National
Stipend: 25 000 kr/month (stipend covers living, housing and work costs); 5 000 kr/month housing supplement for those living outside Stockholm CountyApplications open: November 2, 2026Deadline: DEC 2, 2026
residencyDuration: 5.5 months
- Who Can Apply: Professional visual and applied artists must live in Sweden or conduct most of their practice there. Applicants cannot study more than half-time at the decision; duos or groups apply through one member and share the stipend.
- The Focus: A 5.5-month studio residency at IASPIS in Stockholm supports artistic development and international exchange through meetings, curator visits and Open Studios.
- The Funding: Residents receive SEK 25,000 per month for living, housing and work costs, plus SEK 5,000 monthly housing support if based outside Stockholm County. Artists arrange their own accommodation.
- Key Requirements: Apply through Mina sidor, answering all mandatory questions and uploading 5–10 work samples: JPG up to 2 MB, MP3 up to 20 MB, or MP4/MOV up to 50 MB. Give work details for each file; English applications and paper submission are accepted.
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
NAE
New Art Exchange RESIDE 2027/28
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom· Global
Stipend: GBP 4,000 residency bursary, including VAT.Deadline: DEC 9, 2026
residencyApp Fee: £0
- Who Can Apply: Artists and creative practitioners across disciplines, aged 18+, applying individually or collectively; at least one collective member must meet entry requirements. Global Ethnic Majority applicants are prioritised, and previous RESIDE participants are ineligible.
- The Focus: Two residencies at New Art Exchange in Nottingham, each lasting up to eight weeks between June 2027 and April 2028, for research, experimentation and practice development with community connections.
- The Funding: A £4,000 bursary, including VAT, covers fees, materials, travel, research and living or commuting costs. Free studio access, mentoring and support to publicise the artist's practice are also provided.
- Key Requirements: Submit a residency proposal and practice statement through the call's online form, plus a separate Equal Opportunities form; up to 10 images, a CV, portfolio and website links are optional. Make one application and commit to studio use at least three days weekly, check-ins and evaluation/financial reporting.
Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake (ADKX)
Adirondack Experience Artist-in-Residence Program
Blue Mountain Lake, NY· Global
Stipend: $5,000 stipend for the duration of the residency plus $500 travel allowanceDeadline: DEC 11, 2026
residencyDuration: One monthTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists across cultural disciplines whose work has a direct connection to the visual arts, regardless of nationality; digital and performance artists must include an additional statement explaining how visitors can have an enriching experience watching them work.
- The Focus: A one-month on-site residency at the museum campus, creating work in public areas and leading drop-in Art Lab makerspace activities inspired by the Adirondacks and the museum collection.
- The Funding: $5,000 stipend plus a $500 travel allowance; no-cost on-site housing and a $250 Art Lab materials allowance supplied by the museum.
- Key Requirements: One-page letter on the artist's relationship to the Adirondacks, artist statement/biography, portfolio of 8–15 works (at least five publicly exhibited or sold to private collectors), a concept for an Art Lab activity, and known schedule conflicts; digital and performance artists must add a visitor-experience statement.
Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency
Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency
Joshua Tree, CA· National
Deadline: DEC 15, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $45Duration: 49 days
- Who Can Apply: US and international artists aged 18 or older, at all career stages, working in any medium except music
- The Focus: Seven-week residency in the high desert near the west entrance of Joshua Tree National Park
- The Funding: $1,500 scholarship plus an individual house and studio space; $45 application fee
- Key Requirements: Apply via CaFÉ ($45 entry fee) with a residency project proposal; visual artists submit at least five images (maximum 10 media files); writers submit a maximum of 20 pages. Selection is based on portfolio merit and the residency proposal.
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.
Emmanuel College
Emmanuel College Artist Residency (ECAR)
Boston, MA· Global
Stipend: $1,500Deadline: DEC 18, 2026
residencyDates: June 16 – July 28, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to individual artists not currently enrolled in any academic program; international artists must obtain a visa and have conversational proficiency in English.
- The Focus: A June 16–July 28 summer residency at Emmanuel College in Boston provides shared studio access and an on-campus closing exhibition. Each artist must attend throughout and donate one work.
- The Funding: US$1,500 stipend; international artists may qualify for up to $1,000 more toward travel and visa costs; dormitory lodging provided (artists cover materials, food, shipping, and transportation).
- Key Requirements: Email one PDF of no more than 10 MB, named FirstName_LastName_AreaToWhichYouAreApplying.pdf. Include a resume or CV, artist statement, 20 portfolio images with a description of each piece, and a proposal explaining the work you intend to make.
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
Centre Culturel Irlandais
Centre Culturel Irlandais Artist Residency Programme
Paris, France· Multi-National
Stipend: €800 per monthApplications open: December 2, 2026Deadline: JAN 14, 2027
residencyDuration: 1 month (some partner residencies are 1–2 months)Dates: June to December 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Irish citizens worldwide or artists normally resident on the island of Ireland, aged 18+; no current degree enrolment or CCI residency within five years.
- The Focus: Developing artistic practice and connections in Paris.
- The Funding: Accommodation, €800 monthly and return travel reimbursed up to €300.
- Key Requirements: Online biography/practice overview, motivation and residency plan; optional supporting links and selected works list, maximum 10 items.
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 - 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.
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.
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 - 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.
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Interdisciplinary Craft + Photography (ICP) Artist Residency at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Houston, TX· Global
Stipend: $1000 monthly stipend (as a regular HCCC resident artist)Applications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: FEB 1, 2027
residencyDuration: 3 months
- Who Can Apply: Artists creating work at the intersection of contemporary craft and photography who can demonstrate how their practice engages both fields; international applicants need U.S. work eligibility and an IRS tax number.
- The Focus: A three-month on-site residency at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, co-offered with Houston Center for Photography, for experimental craft-plus-photography practice.
- The Funding: $1,000 monthly stipend (includes a small housing/materials allowance), 24/7 studio access, plus HCP printing credits and digital lab access.
- Key Requirements: Same online application as the main residency: one-page-or-less artist statement, résumé of three pages or less, three references, and 20 images (one wide shot and one detail of 10 works made within the last two years); must demonstrate engagement with both craft and photography.
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
Gasworks
Gasworks Residency for Artists Based in the Baltics 2027
London, United Kingdom· Multi-National
Stipend: £175 per week living stipend for the eleven-week residency, plus a materials budget of up to £800Deadline: FEB 2, 2027
residencyDates: 7 July – 21 September 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Contemporary visual artists at a pivotal stage in their career based in Lithuania, Latvia or Estonia, with at least a moderate level of spoken English; individuals only.
- The Focus: Self-led, process-based eleven-week residency at Gasworks, London (7 July – 21 September 2027), leading to a solo exhibition at Gasworks in July–September 2028.
- The Funding: Fully funded: studio, shared-house accommodation, return flights, visa costs, £175 weekly stipend and up to £800 materials budget.
- Key Requirements: One PDF (max 15MB) uploaded via the online form on the opportunity page: cover sheet with contact details; 250-word statement on artistic practice; 250-word statement on residency plans; up to 15 images or video/sound clips of recent work with captions (up to 100 words per artwork); CV/resume of no more than 3 pages; any relevant documentation (articles, exhibitions, publications). Spoken answers may replace the two statements via linked sound/video files. Shortlisted artists (3–5) have a short online interview.
Swedish Arts Grants Committee
IASPIS Residency in Berlin, Bethanien (Residens i Berlin, Bethanien)
Berlin, Sweden· National
Stipend: 130 000 kr — covers travel, living costs and some material costs during the residencyApplications open: January 8, 2027Deadline: FEB 10, 2027
residencyDuration: 5.5 monthsDates: January–June 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Professional visual and form artists (visual art, photography, design, craft, illustration, textile art or architecture) who are resident in Sweden or practise their art primarily there
- The Focus: Develop and carry out projects and build contacts in Berlin's art scene during a 5.5-month studio residency at Künstlerhaus Bethanien
- The Funding: SEK 130,000 stipend for travel, living and some material costs, plus a 55 sqm studio and furnished apartment
- Key Requirements: Use Mina sidor or request a paper form. Submit all mandatory answers and 5–10 work samples: JPG up to 2MB, MP3 up to 20MB, or MP4/MOV up to 50MB per file. A duo/group applies through one artist who names the others and shares any stipend.
Lower East Side Printshop
Summer Keyholder Residency
New York, NY
Stipend: $500Deadline: MAR 1, 2027
residencyCost to Attend: $0Duration: 91–92 daysDates: June–August 2027
- Who Can Apply: Emerging artists residing in the New York metro area during the residency period; students enrolled in degree programs are not eligible; artist duos/teams not eligible
- The Focus: Developing new printmaking work and fostering artistic careers through independent studio practice
- The Funding: $500 stipend plus 24/7 studio access, supplies, 1 free class, consultation hours, guest critiques, and exhibition opportunity
- Key Requirements: Up to 10 digital images of recent work with image list (title, year, medium, dimensions), artistic resume, two references with contact info, completed application form
Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts
Long-Term Residency
Helena, MT· Global
Stipend: $7,500 per year (fellowship award)Deadline: MAR 1, 2027
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
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)
Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts
Summer Residencies
Helena, MT· Global
Stipend: $1,500 fellowship per residentDeadline: MAR 1, 2027
residencyApp Fee: $0Duration: 90 days
- 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
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
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/childApplications open: January 1, 2027Deadline: MAR 15, 2027
residencyApp Fee: $26Cost 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
Center for African & African American Studies
Center for African & African American Studies Artist-In-Residence Program
Boulder, CO· Global
Stipend: $5,000 stipendApplications open: February 1, 2027Deadline: MAR 15, 2027
residency
- Who Can Apply: All artists — campus and community artists, established and emerging, including non-Black artists — whose work draws from and contributes to the artistic traditions and aesthetic cultures of Africa and the African diaspora.
- The Focus: Music, theatre, dance, fine arts, film studies, and creative writing (with emphasis on poetry and storytelling) rooted in African and African diaspora traditions.
- The Funding: Recipients receive a $5,000 USD stipend to support their artistic development and creative work. Any collaborators must be paid from this same stipend.
- Key Requirements: Email one PDF to caaas@colorado.edu: cover letter and artist statement (each no more than 1 page, double-spaced, 12-point font), portfolio, résumé/CV and current contact information. Use the subject “CAAAS Artist-In-Residence Program Application”.
Seto Art Residency at Salt Road Studio
2027 Seto Art Residency at Salt Road Studio
Akō, Hyōgo, Japan· Global
Stipend: $1,000 USD (approx. ¥150,000) living-cost grant to help offset food, local transportation, and personal expenses during the three-week residencyDeadline: APR 30, 2027
residencyApp Fee: $25Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 21 daysDates: June 6–27, 2027 (subject to change)Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists aged 18 or older from anywhere in the world, at emerging or established career stages, who can travel to Japan and live and work in a shared communal environment for three weeks; no degree or gallery representation is required
- The Focus: Three-week studio residency supporting artistic development, cultural exchange and creative collaboration near the Seto Inland Sea
- The Funding: Round-trip airfare, shared lodging, studio space and a $1,000 USD living-cost grant; $25 non-refundable application fee
- Key Requirements: Artist bio; primary medium; three recent works; two 250-word residency responses; passport/travel confirmation; optional CV; $25 application fee
Seto Inland Sea through the torii gates at Iwatsuhime Shrine
Women's Studio Workshop
Studio Residency Grant
Kingston, NY· Global
Stipend: $350/week, plus up to $500 for materials and up to $250 for travel within the Continental US; free onsite housingApplications open: February 15, 2027Deadline: MAY 15, 2027
residencyDuration: 28–42 daysDates: September 2027–June 2028Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists at any stage in their careers
- The Focus: Creating new work in intaglio, letterpress, papermaking, screenprinting, or photography
- The Funding: $350/week stipend, up to $500 materials support, up to $250 travel assistance, free onsite housing
- Key Requirements: Current resume, 300-word project description with studio preferences, up to 10 images of recent work with image script (title, medium, dimension, date), indication of interest in alternative residencies
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).
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.
Taller Radal
Taller Radal
San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina· Global
Deadline: TBD
residencyCost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 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: Residency price not stated on the official page; extra technical training or creative guidance available for a fee; host covers housing and basic printing supplies; artist covers travel, food, and special supplies
- Key Requirements: Application via the open-call Google Form linked on the 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
Más allá de El Dorado Foundation
Más allá de El Dorado
Posadas, Misiones, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost 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
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
PIGPRINTS
PigPrints Assisted Residency
Milan, MI, Italy· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €700–€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.
- Cost: The residency costs €850 per week in 2026, including accommodation, daily tuition, and 24/7 workshop access; from 2027 it is €700 per week with 15 hours of instruction and no accommodation.
- Key Requirements: Applicants follow the general application process, specifying interest in the 'Assisted' residency type in their email.
Virgnia Mori
Blue Studio
Blue Studio Residency
Perth, Western Australia, Australia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: A$500Duration: Short and long-term residencies; flexible duration
- Who Can Apply: Open to local, Australian, and international ceramic artists of all skill levels; also open to artists in other mediums with preference for those including ceramic elements
- The Focus: Self-guided ceramic residency for creative projects, research, immersion in new environment, or renewed inspiration; end product not the primary focus
- Cost: AU$500 per week plus a one-off $60 service fee and refundable $500 bond; includes accommodation, exclusive studio use, internet, utilities, and some firing costs; no stipend or living allowance
- Key Requirements: Proposal, completed application form, CV, and portfolio; applications reviewed on rolling basis
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.
18th Street Arts Center
Local Studio Artist Residency
Santa Monica, CA
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost 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.
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.
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.
Oghyll
Redbarn Residency
Youghal, County Cork, Ireland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €450–€550Duration: 7–120 daysDates: January to December 21
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists from diverse backgrounds; individual artists and couples welcome
- The Focus: Artistic exploration, experimentation, and engagement with the rural environment through live-work residency
- Cost: €450/week (one person) or €550/week (couples); covers cottage and studio
- Key Requirements: Minimum one-week stay; email application with artform, intended activity, and motivation
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
Centro de Edición Taller Galería
Centro de Edición Taller Galería
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 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: Residency fee not stated on the official page (confirmed after applying); includes accommodation and technical instruction
- Key Requirements: Minimum 2 weeks; individual artists or groups of up to 3 artists may apply
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
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.
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.
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.
Art Print Residence
Printmaking Residency
Arenys de Munt, Barcelona, Spain· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyDuration: 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.
Fish Factory Creative Centre
Fish Factory Artist Residency
Stöðvarfjörður, Iceland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost 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: Apply via the online Residency Application Form with up to 10 uploaded work samples or at least one public work-sample link; a CV is optional.
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.
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.
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
Open Kerminy
Open Kerminy Work Residency
Kerminy, Brittany, France· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €20Duration: 7–60 daysDates: Seasonal hosting from April through October
- Who Can Apply: Adults who are professional or semi-professional artists, writers, researchers, students, and other autonomous practitioners; children and animals cannot be accommodated
- The Focus: Self-directed work, research, experimentation, and reflection in a shared rural environment, with no required production or public presentation
- Cost: Accommodation and shared workspaces are provided for a €20 daily contribution plus €12 annual membership. No stipend or travel funding is provided; limited case-by-case KAF support may be requested.
- Key Requirements: Email open@kerminy.org with exact or alternative dates, number of people and bed needs, and type of stay; no portfolio or detailed project proposal is required
cheLA
cheLA Residency Program
Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyDuration: 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
- The Funding: Fees are not stated on the official site; partial and full grants available through international open calls for specific programs
- Key Requirements: Portfolio, CV, and brief text about residency expectations and project (if applicable)
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
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
La Ira De Dios
La Ira De Dios Residency
Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost 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
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.
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
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
Artsource
Artsource
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: A$250–A$350Duration: 7–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists; no stated geographic or career-stage restrictions
- The Focus: 4-week studio residency with connections to Western Australian arts sector; outcomes may include exhibitions, artist talks, or workshops
- Cost: No funding provided; artists pay AU$220/week (Western Australian) or AU$350/week (Australian and international)
- Key Requirements: Request an application form and guidelines from the organization
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.
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.
Det Vilde Spinderi
Residency at Det Vilde Spinderi
Nykøbing Sjælland, Region Sjælland, Denmark· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost 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.
Dream Factory Sound Sanctuary
Dream Factory Sound Sanctuary
Alpine, CA· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $15Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 21 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to musicians, composers, producers, and sound artists at any stage of creative development, working across acoustic, electronic, experimental, interdisciplinary, and culturally rooted musical traditions; both solo artists and small collaborative projects considered.
- The Focus: Immersive residency for recording, composition development, music production learning, experimental sound practices, and artistic growth in a professional studio environment.
- The Funding: Residency includes lodging, all meals, full studio access, instrument library, optional engineer mentorship, wellness services (bodywork, Reiki, hot springs day pass), and video documentation; $15 non-refundable application fee required.
- Key Requirements: Online application form submission with $15 non-refundable application fee; applicants should demonstrate genuine interest in the residency experience and meaningful use of the studio environment.
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
Casa Belgrado
Casa Belgrado Residency
Buenos Aires, CABA, Argentina· Global
Deadline: 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Creative Arts Center of Dallas
Creative Arts Center of Dallas Equitable Artist in Residence (EAR)
Dallas, TX
Stipend: A $1,500 stipend — $750 awarded upon selection and $750 upon de-install of the exhibitionDeadline: Rolling
residencyDuration: One month
- Who Can Apply: Dallas-area early-career Black, Hispanic or Indigenous visual artists with work ready for a solo exhibition.
- The Focus: One-month residency, solo exhibition and public workshop.
- The Funding: USD 1,500 stipend in two instalments; paid outreach work.
- Key Requirements: Email portfolio link, artist statement, Dallas-connected bio and a one- or two-sentence workshop idea; attend reception and deliver workshop.
artgoat.comResidencyMultidisciplinary
Illustrative image: Vasily Kandinsky, Painting with Green Center, 1913. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Pottery Farm Gallery
Pottery Farm Residency in the South West of France
Mauvezin, Gers, France· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €1,400Duration: 14 days
- Who Can Apply: Open internationally to artists from all disciplines
- The Focus: A rural two-week creative residency in a historic stone farmhouse focused on process and personal creative development
- Cost: Cost to attend: €1,400 per person for a 2-week stay (50% deposit on acceptance); private bedroom and workspaces included; travel, materials, and meals are not included
- Key Requirements: Full name, email, phone number with country code, country of residence, nationality, visa requirement, spoken languages, artistic media, description of your work and inspirations, what could help you and your projects, any requirements, desired residency dates, project description, what inspires you about Pottery Farm Gallery, whether you wish to stay longer, how you heard about us, social media link, and free-time interests
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
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
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.
SOON Art Studio
Artists in Residency Program
Vienna, Austria· Global
Award: Fee-based residency €950–€1,450 without stipendDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost 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
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
The Factory
The Factory on Willow Artist in Residence Program
Manchester, NH· Global
Stipend: Each artist receives a $350 travel stipend and a $1,600 stipend for food and art supplies.Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Duration: 84 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Amateur and emerging artists from any country. The program says hobby artists are not yet a fit and that advanced emerging artists with gallery representation may be too far along.
- The Focus: A 12-week live/work residency in Manchester, New Hampshire to develop a body of work, ending with a public solo or duo exhibition. Three sessions a year: March to May, June to August, September to November.
- The Funding: A studio apartment with heat, hot water, electricity and internet, plus a $350 travel stipend and a $1,600 stipend for food and art supplies. No application fee.
- Key Requirements: Online form with a CV / artist statement, a portfolio and a project proposal outlining what you would develop during the residency. Residents must donate one piece made during the residency.
Westerly Library & Wilcox Park
Westerly Library & Wilcox Park Artist-in-Residence (AIR)
Westerly, RI· Global
Stipend: $375 (2 weeks) to $1,500 (8 weeks), based on residency lengthDeadline: Rolling
residencyDuration: 14–56 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists aged 21 and older at all career stages, across visual art, craft, photography, video, music, writing and poetry; a background check is required
- The Focus: A self-directed 2-8 week residency in a cottage in Wilcox Park, Westerly, RI, with public engagement (talk, open studio or workshop)
- The Funding: Stipend of $375 (2 weeks) to $1,500 (8 weeks) plus furnished cottage housing and utilities; travel and supplies not covered
- Key Requirements: Email the application form with an artist statement and a work plan (each limited to 200 words), current resume/CV, 3-6 digital work samples, a letter of recommendation, two professional references, and a head shot and bio to awagner@westerlylibrary.org
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.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 Windgate Artist Residencies at UA Little Rock
Little Rock, AR· National
Stipend: $30,000 stipend for the semester, plus $2,000 materials and travel budgetDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Duration: 120–150 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open nationally to artists, designers, and craftspeople with active artistic practice, evidence of national/international exhibition participation, and experience working with students.
- The Focus: Semester-long residency to create and develop work while engaging with the university and broader Little Rock community.
- The Funding: $30,000 stipend for the semester, $2,000 materials and travel budget, housing, private studio, and access to extensive facilities.
- Key Requirements: Cover letter, CV, portfolio (20 images max with captions), three professional references, and responses to three disqualifying questions about degree/commensurate experience, national/international exhibition participation, and experience with diverse learners.
Windgate Center of Art + Design at UA Little Rock
Mango
MANGO TERRA Residency (Buenos Aires)
Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 14–42 days
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists, writers, researchers and multidisciplinary creators from anywhere in the world whose practice fits a small- to medium-scale workspace.
- The Focus: A self-directed, in-person stay of 15 days to 3 months in a semi-rural community near Buenos Aires, one artist at a time; no finished work is required.
- Cost: No funding: this is a self-funded residency. The fee varies by length of stay and season (see MANGO's TERRA information sheet).
- Key Requirements: A single PDF with contact details, preferred dates, statement of motivation, reference letter, portfolio, and a project proposal or statement of intent, sent through MANGO's online application form or by email.
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
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
