SFW Residency at Kent Cultural Alliance - 2025 Residency Sessions

Associated Residency Program

Resident artists will be embedded with a local community organization during the first week of residency to learn about the mission and goals of the organization, so as to be inspired with ideas for creative projects which will engage a broader cross-section of the public in those goals and missions.  Artists will then have five weeks to create finished, or significantly finished works which will be exhibited in the KCA gallery.  During the working period, artists will make one in-school workshop presentation in one of seven local schools.  Artists will also have one open studio day on a Saturday after the first three weeks – for public community access to the work and process.  There will also be two or three (TBD) evening events where artists will present their past or present work to an invited audience of supporters and arts leaders in the region.  Exhibits will open the Friday night of the last week of each residency and will run for four weeks.  Artists are expected to attend the Opening and an Artist Talk the Saturday morning after the opening, travel should be booked for the Sunday of the final weekend of the residency.  


 

Deadline
Residency Length
6 weeks - 6 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
3
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Mid-career
Established
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for the public
Other
Accessible Housing
ADA Compliant
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
No meals are provided
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Piano
Large Sinks
Washer And Dryer
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
ADA Compliant
Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Additional Eligibility Information

Who can apply?

  • Eligibility: Early- to mid-career artists from across the U.S. and abroad are welcome to apply. No current degree candidates.
  • Accessibility: The Raimond Center is housed in a 225-year-old building that is fully accessible, with accommodations for individuals with disabilities, including an ADA compliant bedroom.
  • Children, Families, Pets: The residency cannot accommodate children, families, or pets at this time.
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
7
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
0
Artist Stipend
7500
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
2500
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

There are no fees to participate in this residency.

Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application