Deadline: February 2nd, 9:00 PM PST
How to apply: please review the application guidelines at https://www.kala.org/residencies/fellowship-program/application-guidelines/
A Full Fellowship Application Includes:
- Completed application questions
- Artist resumé or CV
- Work samples, up to 15 images, and/or 5 minutes of video
- Two References
- $25 Application Fee
Kala Fellowship is an artist residency for international, national, and local artists producing innovative work in and across multiple media. For over 30 years, Kala Art Institute has provided artists with equipment, time, space, and financial support for their work through Kala Fellowship. In 2025, Kala will support up to 6 artists with a $3000 stipend, 1 month of housing for artists outside of the 9 Bay Area counties, 24/7 access to Kala’s facilities for 1-9 months, a Kala class or workshop, and a culminating group show in the Kala Gallery. The Fellowship is geared towards supporting artists in completing specific projects or bodies of work that would benefit from Kala’s specialized equipment.
New this year, artists can apply for the Fellowship, Artist-in-Residence Program, and Veterans Residency in one application! Find out more about residency experience and facilities here: https://www.kala.org/residencies/artist-in-residence-program-air/residency-experience/.
Artists can apply in one application at kala.slideroom.com for:
– Fellowship
– Artist-in-Residence
– Veterans Residency
Residency Resources: artists receive 24/7 access to a shared 8,000 square-foot print studio, digital lab, black and white darkroom, 600 square foot sculpture lab with woodworking tools, kiln, and sewing machines, and 3 individual artist project spaces (150 sq feet) available to visiting artists. Feel free to contact Leyla Rzayeva, Artist Residency Manager, at kalaair@kala.org with related questions to the application and artist opportunities at Kala.
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
Deadline: February 2nd, 9:00 PM PST
How to apply: please review the application guidelines at https://www.kala.org/residencies/fellowship-program/application-guidelines/
A Full Fellowship Application Includes:
- Completed application questions
- Artist resumé or CV
- Work samples, up to 15 images and/or 5 minutes of video
- Two References
- $25 Application Fee
Artists can apply in one application at kala.slideroom.com for:
– Fellowship
– Artist-in-Residence
– Veterans Residency
Applicant Resources
– How to Apply
– Residency Experience
– Kala Facilities
– View the work of Fellowship alumni
Residency Resources: artists receive 24/7 access to a shared 8,000 square-foot print studio, digital lab, black and white darkroom, 600 square foot sculpture lab with woodworking tools, kiln, and sewing machines, and 3 individual artist project spaces (150 sq feet) available to visiting artists.
Accommodations: Kala offers shared artist housing located across the street from Kala’s facilities. Kala has two, two-bedroom apartments and can house 4 artist-in-residence each month. Please note that Kala’s shared artist apartments are 2 bedroom apartments, meaning you will be living with a roommate and sharing a kitchen, living room, and bathroom. The apartment cannot accommodate partners, co-parents, or children. There is a $200 non-refundable housing deposit which will be applied towards the residency costs. An alternative housing list is available that includes local community members who rent out space in their homes. In this case, artists are responsible for finding their housing.
Location description: The Print Studio is located at the top of three flights of stairs. Kala Print Studio, 1060 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710.
Please note:
– Students who will be enrolled in a degree-granting program in the 2025-2026 academic year are not eligible for the Fellowship. For questions about the online application guidelines, e-mail Artist Residency Manager, Leyla Rzayeva at kalaair@kala.org.
AIR (Artist-in-Residence) Rates
1, 2, or 3-Month Part-Time Contract: $315 per month
3 days per week studio access
1, 2, or 3-Month Full-Time Contract: $470 per month
4 to 7 days per week studio access
2-week Full-Time Contract with Kala Housing included: $1,100 total
(Artists outside of the 9 Bay Area Counties)
- Subsidized artist housing $1200/month 4 weeks maximum
– Individual Project Space
Upon reservation, housing adds $1,200/month to the residency rates.
- all subsidized monthly residency rates can be found here
- 20% discount on Kala Classes for AIRs
Across all programs, Kala offers access to a community and network of approximately 75 artists working at Kala, participation in Kala events, and support of Kala staff.
Fellowship
– $3000 Fellowship stipend
– 1-9 months 24/7 access to Kala’s facilities
– 1 month of free housing for fellows outside of the 9 Bay Area Counties
– Free Kala Class or Workshop
– Group Exhibition at Kala Gallery
Veterans Residency
- $1,000 stipend
- 1-4 months 24/7 access to Kala’s facilities
– Free Kala Class or Workshop