Westerly, RI is a growing arts community. There are already a number of anchors in Westerly to support the arts including the United, Knickerbocker, the Artists’ Cooperative Gallery of Westerly, the Chorus of Westerly, the Hoxie Gallery at Westerly Library, Colonial Theatre, Granite Theatre, and increasing awareness and appreciation of the arts.
In the heart of downtown Westerly and part of the arts community, Westerly Library and Wilcox Park believes the Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program further nurtures our arts community through cooperative support and education; it will provide artists an opportunity to work on and share their art, and encourage creativity and artistry in all community members and visitors.
Westerly Library & Wilcox Park's AIR program is designed to encourage the creative, intellectual and personal growth of emerging and established artists. It is expected that artists have sufficient skills and experience to work independently in their studio area. The residency is designed to allow artists to take risks and pursue new projects and ideas, free from everyday pressures.
The Artist-in-Residence (AIR) also expands Westerly Library and Wilcox Park’s impact on local art and culture, offers public engagement, promotes community connections, and provides creative and educational opportunities for the community while supporting cultural and artistic exchange.
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
A stipend is provided based upon the duration of the residency.
- $1500 stipend for 8-week residency
- $1125 stipend for a 6-week residency
- $750 stipend for 4-week residency
- $375 stipend for a 2-week residency
Residency Fees/Expenses
- Half of the stipend will be provided when the artist arrives on site and half will be provided at the conclusion of the residency provided all agreed upon program requirements have been met.
- Should there be a need to pay for repairs to The Cottage, residents will be provided with an itemized expense list which may be deducted from the remainder of their stipend.
- Should the residency/stay be in collaboration with a partner organization, the above stipend may not be apply.
- Artists are responsible for their own personal living expenses, supplies, and any other related cost of producing work that may be incurred while in the program.
- Travel and shipping expenses to and from Westerly Library and Wilcox Park are the responsibility of the artist.