Ox-Bow School of Art & Artists' Residencyfellowship
Ox-Bow Summer Fellowship
Travel coveredHousing: Private room and board on campus; all meals prepared by Ox-Bow's culinary teamFamily-friendly
- Who Can Apply: Open to senior BFA students, MFA students, postgraduates, and artists with equivalent professional experience; no degree required and open to artists from all geographic locations.
- The Focus: A 12-week live-work summer fellowship for studio practice, community, professional development, and campus stewardship.
- The Funding: Fully funded: private room and studio, all meals, a $300 weekly stipend, and a travel stipend.
- Key Requirements: Apply on Submittable between October 20, 2026 and January 3, 2027 with a résumé/CV, three short written reflections (Statement of Purpose, Community Practice, Shared Values; applicants not currently in academia answer one extra prompt), a reference (current students name a faculty member or administrator), a one-minute video introduction on YouTube or Vimeo, a portfolio of 10 images, written pages or minutes of documentation, and a list of artworks. Finalists interview with Ox-Bow leadership.
DeadlineSunday, January 3, 2027
StipendThe artist receives a $300 weekly stipend over the 12-week program (about $3,600), plus a travel stipend, a private room and studio, and all meals.
Cost to attendFully funded; no program fee
Duration12 weeks
Program datesJune 3 - August 28, 2027
LocationSaugatuck, MI
Open toArtists worldwide
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinesvisual arts
Application notesFellows contribute 20 hours per week to campus operations and are expected to stay on campus for the full 12 weeks (no more than three days away). Some Fields of Study require relevant experience (Ceramics, Glass, Photo & Communications); applicants rank preferred roles. Caregiver/family housing and documented medical-need rooms are limited and can be discussed during the finalist process.
Contactoxbow@ox-bow.org
Ox-Bow School of Art & Artists' Residency
Organization based in Saugatuck