Vashon Artist Residency offers artists time, space and resources to reflect, create and connect on spectacular Vashon Island in Washington State, along the shores of the Salish Sea. Our self-directed residency welcomes artists at every stage of their creative practice.
We are committed to making this opportunity as accessible as possible and intentionally cultivate a cohort of artists with diverse economic, cultural, geographic, and artistic backgrounds. We believe this diversity fosters a thoughtful, respectful and inspiring creative community.
Each year, we offer ten residency sessions. Two-week and four-week residencies are open to artists working in the visual, literary, performing, media, and interdisciplinary arts.
Each residency session welcomes up to seven artists. Residents enjoy a private bedroom, a private or shared bathroom, a communal kitchen and inviting indoor and outdoor spaces for gathering, dining and relaxation. Every resident has 24-hour access to a dedicated workspace—either a private studio or a spacious writing desk in their bedroom. Wi-Fi is available throughout the campus.
Residents are responsible for their own travel, materials, shipping and food expenses. To help reduce financial barriers, Access Stipends are available to offset a portion of these costs.
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
Applicants must be at least 21 years old and not enrolled in a full-time, matriculated degree program. While not required, we strongly recommend that applicants can read and speak English.
Artists who participated in Vashon Artist Residency in 2026 are not eligible for the current application cycle and are welcome to apply to return in 2028. Alumni may apply using our streamlined Alumni Application.
Vashon Artist Residency offers a sliding-scale fee structure to keep the residency accessible at all income levels. Accepted artists will be asked to contribute what they are able. Full fees are $2,550 (4 weeks) and $1,275 (2 weeks). Fees support program overhead and staffing.