Woodstock AIR, CPW's nationally recognized artist-in-residence program, was established in 1999. It is committed to providing direct support to artists who are working with photography and expanding the critical dialogue around diversity, race, and identity in the context of social justice. Each year, ten artists are selected to participate in one-month residencies that allow photographers the time and space to break new ground, complete ongoing projects, and advance their artistic vision within an environment that has inspired artists for over a century.
Woodstock AIR encourages US-based BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and ALAANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Arab, Native American) identifying artists working in any genre of photography or related media to apply.
Residencies include a $2,000 honorarium, $250 travel stipend, living accommodations in a house with a fully equipped artist studio, with a large-format printer, editing setup, and ample workspace. In addition, residents receive critical and technical support at CPW’s Digital Media Lab in Kingston and a $1000 credit at picturehouse + thesmalldarkroom in NYC.
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
Woodstock AIR encourages US-based BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and ALAANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Arab, Native American) identifying artists working in any genre of photography or related media to apply. Applicants currently enrolled in a full-time degree program must complete their degree program by May 2027 (with the exception of Ph.D. students) in order to qualify for the 2027 open call for Woodstock AIR. Former residents may not reapply.
There is no fee to apply for this residency.