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Headlands Center for the Artsaward
Chamberlain Award
Travel coveredFamily-friendlyCollectives eligible
- Who Can Apply: Artists working in social practice who are not currently enrolled in an academic program. Basic English is required.
- The Focus: This award supports an artist working in social practice. The residency encourages exploration of non-traditional media to engage with contemporary social concerns.
- The Funding: The award includes a $10,000 prize, a fully sponsored residency, and paid roundtrip airfare.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a resume/CV, letter of interest, three references (names/emails only), and documentation of recent work.
DeadlineMonday, June 1, 2026
Award$10,000
Application fee$25
Cost to attendThis is a fully sponsored residency with no participation fee.
Program datesResidencies for this award cycle take place in 2027.
LocationSausalito, CA
Career stagesAll Stages
DisciplinesVisual Arts, Curation, Art Writing
Application notesApplications for the 2027 award are accepted from April 1 to June 1, 2026. Applicants must provide a resume/CV, a letter of interest, and the names/emails of three references (no letters). Work samples are required; format depends on discipline. Finalists will be asked for a 20-minute Zoom interview. Artist collaboratives may apply with a single application.
Contactinfo@headlands.org
Headlands Center for the Arts