A quiet studio. A beautiful setting. Time for inspiration.
Saltonstall offers free residencies to artists and writers who are current residents of New York State and/or one of the Indian Nations located therein. Our residencies are designed for those looking for a quiet, supportive environment in which to focus on their craft.
We offer 1- to 4-week sessions between June and October. Our facilities are wheelchair friendly and include a private suite for a personal care assistant.
In addition to our traditional 2- to 4-week residencies, we offer shorter 1-week residencies (one in early June, one in mid-October) that are dedicated to artist/writer parents with at least one dependent child under the age of 18 at home and to full-time caregivers (new this year!) These sessions are designed for the individual artist/caregiver alone. We are not able to accommodate children, spouses, partners, or collaborators.
Our categories include:
- Poetry
- Playwriting & Screenwriting (NEW in 2025)
- Photography (film or digital) & Filmmaking
- Painting | Sculpture | Visual Arts
Each residency session includes the same combination of five artists and writers: one poet, one playwright or screenwriter, one photographer or filmmaker, and two visual artists. These residencies are designed for individual artists and writers; we cannot accommodate collaborations or partners working together.
All residencies function exactly the same way. Each group of five arrives and leaves together, and the application process for all residencies is also exactly the same.
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
- Must be a year-round resident of New York State or Indian Nations therein
- Must be 21 years-old or older
- Must apply as an individual
The residency is free to attend, and we do not charge an application fee.
We shifted to a needs-based stipend model in 2023. All accepted artists and writers receive $100 a week with additional support (up to $1,000) based on financial need. Artist/writer parents and caregivers who are accepted for the one-week sessions receive a $500 stipend.