Women's Studio Workshop
Kingston, NY, United States
Women’s Studio Workshop (WSW) hosts women and trans, intersex, nonbinary, and genderfluid artists for various residency opportunities (see our website) and welcomes all students for our classes during the Summer Arts Institute. We are housed in a historic building on unceded Lenape land in the foothills of Hudson Valley’s Shawangunk Mountains. WSW maintains studios in etching, papermaking, silkscreen, book arts, and darkroom photography and is known for our artist book imprint. The ceramics studio is currently closed as we construct a new state-of-the-art facility slated to open in 2026. However, we still have operational kilns and space for hand-building if an artist is interested in working in ceramics. Our studios are extensively equipped and well-maintained.
Residency Program Information
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Embedded in historic site
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Residency Program Summary
Residency Length
2 weeks - 8 weeks
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
4
Discipline
Book Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Multimedia Arts
Paper Arts
Printmaking
Visual Arts
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Donate a work of art
Participate in public programming
Give artist talk or presentation
Teach in studio
Lead workshop for the public
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Unstructured time
Research support
Art production support
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Inspiration from natural environment
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Application Information
Additional Eligibility Information
Since our founding in 1974, Women’s Studio Workshop has been a professional artist studio dedicated to the creation of community, opportunity, empowerment, and development for women artists in all stages of their careers.
Please visit our website for specific details on our various opportunities.
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
7
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
300
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Type
Open application
Accessibility
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Full description of accessibility on campus
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Additional Accessibility Information
WSW is a multi-building, two-story complex. It can be recognized by its brown wooden siding and large porch. There are two entrances to the main WSW building. One is up five stone steps with no handrail, then six porch steps with a handrail, and through the front door, which swings inward. The door to the right can be opened using the knob, while the other can be opened from the inside when necessary. The second entrance is around the right side and utilizes a ramp paved with stones with no steps. This door swings inward. Neither entrance is currently equipped with automatic doors. The papermaking studio, intaglio studio, common room, shared kitchen, and main floor restroom are wheelchair accessible. The silkscreen studio, administrative offices, reading room/archive, and select artist apartments are up a flight or more of stairs. Staff will connect with residents before arrival to determine individual accommodation needs.
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Rhonda Lowry
Accessibility Contact Email
Rhonda@wsworkshop.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?
Intaglio, papermaking, book arts, and letterpress studios are wheelchair accessible.
Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.
Some artist apartments are inaccessible, upstairs silkscreen studio and offices are inaccessible.
Housing & Accomodation
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
Common/Communal Spaces Information
Wheelchair accessible common room, kitchen, bathroom, and laundry spaces.
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Residents have access to private kitchen
Additional Meals Information
Studio & Facilities
Studios/Facilities Details
Please visit our studio page for detailed information and images.
Studios/Special Equipment
Shared Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Ceramics Workspace
Darkroom (Black And White)
Darkroom (Color)
Large Format Printer / Plotter
Large Format Scanner
Printers + Scanner
Photo + Video Editing Suite
Printmaking Workspaces
Book Arts Facilities
Etching Press
Glass Inking Table
Drying Racks
Hot Plates
Paper Soaking Sinks
Paper Tearing Table
Acid Room
Silkscreen Studio
Light Tables
Large Sinks
Large Exposure Unit
Washout Room
Papermaking Studio
Dye Area
Other
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
Studios/facilities Details
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