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.
DeadlineMonday, November 2, 2026
Stipend$500 stipend for two-week residents; $1,000 for four-week residents
Application fee$25
Program datesMarch 23 – April 8, 2027; April 20 – May 6, 2027; May 11 – June 8, 2027; June 15 – July 13, 2027; July 27 – August 12, 2027; September 7 – October 5, 2027; October 19 – November 16, 2027
LocationKS
ParticipationOn-site
Application notesYour application will not be considered complete until the $25 application fee is paid. Residents must have a car and a valid driver's license (contact Volland if this is a hardship) and must arrive and depart on the stated dates. Pets are not allowed. Questions should be addressed to Ryan Jones at ryan@vollandfoundation.org or by calling 785-340-3830.