Constance Saltonstall Foundation for the Artsresidency
2027 Saltonstall Residency for New York State Artists and Writers
Housing: Private one-bedroom suites with private bathrooms; accessible housing with roll-in shower, universal design kitchen, and barrier-free access available; caregiver housing available
- Who Can Apply: Full-time year-round residents of New York State or Indian Nations therein, age 21+; open to artists and writers at any career stage
- The Focus: Free 2027 studio residencies lasting one to four weeks, including two seven-night sessions for parents and full-time caregivers
- The Funding: $100/week for 2- to 4-week residents plus need-based support up to about $1,000; $500 for seven-night parent/caregiver residents; housing, meals and studio space included
- Key Requirements: 2027 categories are poetry, fiction, photography/filmmaking, and painting/sculpture/visual arts; anonymous statement and work samples; no creative nonfiction or playwriting/screenwriting this cycle
DeadlineSunday, December 6, 2026
Stipend$100/week for 2- to 4-week residents plus need-based support up to about $1,000; $500 for 7-night parent/caregiver residents
Application fee$0
Cost to attendFree residency with housing, groceries, weekday dinners and studio space
Duration1 week to 4 weeks; dedicated 1-week sessions for parents/caregivers; 2-week sessions also available
Program datesMay 13-November 8, 2027
LocationIthaca, NY
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesEmerging, Mid-Career, Established
DisciplinesPoetry, Fiction, Photography (film or digital), Filmmaking, Painting, Sculpture, Visual Arts
Application notesApplications submitted via Submittable (free account required). Jurying is anonymous and discipline-specific; juries change yearly. Applicants may apply in multiple categories with separate applications but cannot apply for both parent residency and longer residencies in the same year. Residencies cannot be deferred; if selected and unable to attend, must reapply following year. Alumni may reapply two years after their residency but cannot submit the same work sample. No critiques or explanations provided to unselected applicants. Pets not allowed except trained service animals. No spouses, partners, or collaborators. Residency is vegetarian; special dietary accommodations available. Cell reception is unreliable; internet bandwidth is limited. Transportation to/from Saltonstall provided if using bus services. Accessibility contact: Lesley Williamson, lesley@saltonstall.org, 607-539-3146.
Contactresidency@saltonstall.org
Constance Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts
Organization based in Ithaca