3Arts Residency Program Guidelines

The 3Arts Residency Program is available by invitation only to past recipients of 3Arts awards, grants, and/or residencies. Eligible artists will be notified by 3Arts with application information. 

We recommend that you begin the application process in advance of the deadline so we may assist you if you have difficulties. We cannot guarantee a timely response to inquiries sent after 3 pm CT on Thursday, April 3. For technical questions using the web application Submittable, please click on their HELP tab. 

For other questions about this program, please contact ACA at grants [at] artistcommunities.org.

Deadlines
 

March 11, 2025: Application opens 
March 27, 2025, Artist Information Session
April 7, 2025, 11:59 pm Central Time: Application Closes 
May 2025: Notifications sent

Eligible Artists

  • Must be a recipient of any of the following: 3Arts Award (2008-2024), 3Arts/Bodies of Work Residency (2014-2024), and/or a 3Arts Make a Wave Award (2017-2024).
  • Must wait two years to re-apply if you participated in this program previously.
  • Must be able to commit to a residency of one month in 2025 or 2026.

Terms

If accepted, artists will receive:

  • A one-month residency in 2026 at one of the participating residencies
  • A travel stipend
  • A cash stipend to offset other costs of the residency

If needed, 3Arts will cover travel and housing for a personal assistant/caregiver. Stipends will be disbursed by ACA.

How to Apply

Apply via Submittable 

(Eligible artists have been emailed the direct link to the application. A PDF preview of the application can be found here.)

Application Closes on April 7, 2025, 11:59 pm Central Time.
 

(1) Determine your site preferences

Please review the descriptions of each site to determine your preferences.

(2) Prepare your work samples + work sample index

WORK SAMPLES: You may submit any combination of the following of recent or relevant work, not to exceed 8 total work samples or 5 minutes cumulative of time-based media

  • Images (JPG)
  • Audio (MP3, M4a, WAV)
  • Video (MP4, MOV, MPG, WMV)
  • Plays (PDF): total to not exceed 15 pages

WORK SAMPLE INDEX: In a single PDF file, list each work sample, including title of piece and year. As applicable, also list dimensions, materials, performers, etc., and an optional brief description of the work. If the work is the result of a collaboration, indicate your role in its creation.

(3) Complete the online application. 

Before completing the application, please review the three residency sites. 

You'll first be asked to sign in or create a free Submittable account on the application page. You will then be asked to provide the following:

  • Your first, second, and third choice of residency sites (you may also indicate "no preference").
  • Your scheduling availability for a residency in 2025-2026
  • A brief statement of interest (300 words or less)
  • Any special requirements, specific equipment, accessibility, or other needs.
  • An optional statement about your current work, future plans, new ideas, etc. (150 words or less).