Open to any artist who has participated in Bemis Center’s Residency Program or has exhibited at Bemis since the organization’s founding in 1981, the Alumni Program ensures the organization’s ongoing relevance, impact, and connection to its former artists by providing financial resources and unique opportunities and expanding professional networks. Two alumni will be selected to participate in a 4-6 week Alumni Residency to be scheduled during a 2026 residency session; Spring: Jan 21-April 17, Summer: May 20 - August 14, or Fall: Sept 16 - Nov 20. U.S.-based artists-in-residence receive a $350 USD weekly stipend, a $750 USD travel stipend, and an additional $2,500 USD unrestricted materials stipend. Due to the limitations of B2 visas (touring/visiting), international artists-in-residence are eligible to receive reimbursement of qualified expenses, such as airfare, ground transportation, and meals. Selected artists are responsible for organizing travel to Omaha to attend the residency.
*Please note, participation in the residency program or exhibition program is a requirement to apply. Artists must wait three years to apply after attending the residency program or participating in an exhibition at Bemis to be eligible. Complete details can be found at bemiscenter.org/apply Deadline: 11:59pm CST | April 7, 2025
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
Residency opportunities are open to national and international artists 21+ years of age showing a strong professional working history. A variety of disciplines are accepted including, but not limited to, visual arts, media/new genre, performance, architecture, film/video, literature, interdisciplinary arts, music composition, and choreography.
Please note, participation in the residency program or exhibition program is a requirement to apply. Artists must wait three years to apply after attending the residency program or participating in an exhibition at Bemis to be eligible.
Artists enrolled in an academic program during the time of the residency opportunity are not eligible to apply.
Small collaborative groups are eligible to apply. Please note, if selected, Bemis Center is only able to accommodate two members of a collaborative group to attend the residency and live on-site.
Bemis welcomes international artists to apply. Working knowledge of English is helpful as Bemis Center is unable to offer an interpreter.
no residency fees