Vizcaya Museum & Gardensresidency
Vizcaya Arts Residency + Commission
Housing: No; housing and accommodations are not provided.
- Who Can Apply: South Florida-based emerging, mid-career and established visual artists working in any medium may apply, including collaborative collectives and artists with an LLC. Applicants must be able to attend the on-site residency.
- The Focus: The May–November 2027 residency develops a site-responsive commission around Holding Time, engaging Vizcaya's Main House and culminating in an exhibition from November 2027 to May 2028.
- The Funding: The artist receives a USD $12,500 fee and up to $25,000 for production, plus separate public-program and open-studio compensation. Studio space and support are provided; housing is not.
- Key Requirements: Submit through SlideRoom: contact details, bio up to 150 words, artist statement up to 300 words, CV/résumé, 5–10 recent work images or supported video samples, a Holding Time statement of interest and one support letter. A complete exhibition proposal is unnecessary.
DeadlineMonday, November 2, 2026
Award$12,500 artist fee; plus up to $25,000 production budget for fabrication, installation, and presentation, with separate compensation for public programs and open studio hours.
Program datesResidency: May–November 2027; Exhibition: November 2027–May 2028
LocationMiami, FL
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesEmerging, Mid-Career, Established
DisciplinesVisual arts, Site-responsive, Research-based
Application notesApply through Vizcaya's SlideRoom portal with contact information; a short biography (maximum 150 words); artist statement (maximum 300 words); CV or résumé; portfolio of 5–10 recent work images (video samples are supported); a statement of interest explaining your approach to Holding Time, research questions, response to the site, preliminary work ideas and use of the residency; and one letter of support. No interest-statement word limit or video duration/file limit is stated on the public call. Submit by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026 via SlideRoom. Only one application per artist or duo is allowed. Video work samples are supported in the portal. A fully developed exhibition proposal is not required. Housing and accommodations are not provided. Artwork cannot be drilled, hooked, or otherwise permanently attached to historic walls or ceilings. A standalone live performance will not be considered, though performance or theatrical elements incorporated into a lasting format may be. Artists may outsource fabrication or use outside fabricators. Vizcaya does not acquire or retain the commissioned artwork; it is returned to the artist after the exhibition.
Contactvizcayaarts@vizcaya.org
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
Organization based in Miami