Spring 2025 Open Call

Monson Arts is an artists' residency and arts center in Monson, Maine. The goal of the residency program is to provide time and space for visual artists and writers to devote to their creative practices. Residencies are two or four weeks long and come with studio space, a private bedroom in shared housing, all meals and a stipend of $500 ($250 for two week programs). Located at the edge of Maine's North Woods near the Appalachian Trail, the town is surrounded by areas of stunning natural beauty.

Artists’ studios are outfitted to accommodate a variety of artistic practices with access provided to wood and metal shop facilities for any fabrication needs. Writers’ studios are comfortably furnished with work tables and reading chairs. All residents live in newly renovated historic homes in town that have shared kitchens and bathrooms. Houses and studios have high speed wifi internet access.

Application for this program is open to artists and writers at all stages in their careers working in all media, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, film, video, new media, installation, fiction and nonfiction writing, poetry, and audio production. 

We also offer a unique photography residency five times per year with photographer Todd Watts. The Abbott Watts Photo Resident has access to the private studio of Todd Watts which includes a fully equipped darkroom and digital photo studio. This studio is only available during those specific sessions. 

We regularly accept online applications at three deadlines throughout the year- Jan. 15, June 15, and Sept. 15. A live link to the application is available on our website 6 weeks before each deadline. Visit monsonarts.org for more information.