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Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program
Housing: Furnished house on 50-acre compound; accommodates single person or familyFamily-friendly
- 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
DeadlineMonday, March 15, 2027
Stipend$1,100/month base stipend plus $250/month for materials; additional $100/month per partner/child
Application fee$0
Cost to attendHousing, utilities (except telephone), and studio space provided; no residency fees
DurationOne year
LocationRoswell, NM
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesEmerging, Mid-Career, Established, Late-Career
Disciplinesstudio-based visual art
Age range21–
Application notesApplication period: January 1 – March 15, 2027. Contact application@rair.org during application period with questions. Program established 1967; has hosted over 280 artists. Residents expected to help maintain shared facilities.
Contactapplication@rair.org
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