Westerly Library & Wilcox Parkresidency
Westerly Library & Wilcox Park Artist-in-Residence (AIR)
Housing: Furnished 1,000 sq. ft. cottage with linens, wireless internet, fully equipped kitchen, and washer/dryer
- 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
DeadlineRolling deadline
Stipend$375 (2 weeks) to $1,500 (8 weeks), based on residency length
Duration2-8 weeks
LocationWesterly, RI
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesEmerging, Established
Disciplinesvisual art, writing, music, interdisciplinary
Age range21–
Application notesRolling submissions for 2027 residencies; note in your submission if you want to be considered for a 2026 opening. Send the application and materials by email or as a cloud-drive link (Google Drive, Dropbox or iCloud) to awagner@westerlylibrary.org. Selected artists must undergo a background check. Residents send 3-5 images weekly for social media and digital documentation of work within 6 months after the residency. Pets are not allowed; visitors may not stay overnight. A car is helpful but not necessary. Questions: awagner@westerlylibrary.org or 401-596-2877 x302.
Contactawagner@westerlylibrary.org
Westerly Library & Wilcox Park
Organization based in Westerly