Springboard for the Artsresidency
Falls Community Arts Exchange
Housing: Lodging and workspace in a one-bedroom apartment above Springboard's offices in downtown Fergus Falls.Family-friendly
- Who Can Apply: DIY Exchange (currently open): artists at least 21 years old with an arts-and-culture purpose for their stay; no residency restriction is stated. The Project Based Exchange (closed) is limited to US residents living at least 50 miles from Fergus Falls.
- The Focus: A self-directed rural residency stay of 2–14 days in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, with lodging, workspace, a creative community tour and introductions to local artists and organizations.
- Cost: No money to the artist for the DIY Exchange: the artist pays a sliding-scale registration fee of $50–$150 per night, with some financial assistance available. Lodging and workspace are included. (The Project Based Exchange pays a $4,000 stipend plus up to $1,000 travel/caregiving support when open; next round expected December 2026.)
- Key Requirements: Submit the DIY Exchange request form on Springboard's Formstack, briefly stating how the stay will support your goals. Requests are non-competitive and accepted first-come, first-served, subject to availability; stays currently available December 2026–March 2027, minimum 2 nights.
Applications openDecember 2026
DeadlineRolling deadline
Cost to attendSliding-scale fee $50–$150 per night; financial assistance available.
DurationDIY Exchange stays range from 2 to 14 days (minimum commitment of 2 nights).
Program datesDecember 2026 – March 2027
LocationFergus Falls, MN
Open toArtists worldwide
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinesvisual arts, dance, performance
Age range21–
Application notesDIY Exchange requests are non-competitive and accepted first-come, first-served, subject to availability. Sliding-scale registration fees are $50–$150 per night, with some financial assistance. Family or friends may stay in the apartment with at least 3 days' notice; no pets except service animals.
Contactmolly@springboardforthearts.org
Springboard for the Arts
Organization based in Saint Paul