At the Joan Mitchell Center in New Orleans, we offer artists dedicated time and space for the creative process through residencies ranging from 6 to 14 weeks in length. Artists have opportunities to engage with arts professionals, partner arts organizations, and others in the community.
Eligible artists must either be based in New Orleans (for the last five years) or native to New Orleans, or be a former grant recipient of the Joan Mitchell Foundation based anywhere in the United States. Former Artists-in-Residence of the Center are not eligible to apply, with the exception of the JMF Early Art Practitioners (EAP).
The application for 2026 residencies is now open through Friday, May 30 at 5pm (CT).
Selected artists will receive:
- A private studio at the Center for either 6 weeks or 14 weeks in the Spring or Fall sessions or 6 weeks in the Summer session
- Weekday communal meals
- A $150 weekly stipend ($600 monthly)
- A range of professional development and community building opportunities
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
Artists applying from New Orleans:
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Must have lived in New Orleans as your primary residence for the last 5 years (Orleans, Jefferson, and Plaquemines Parish residents will be considered) OR
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Be a New Orleans native (born in Orleans, Jefferson, or Plaquemines Parish)
Artists applying from outside of New Orleans:
- Must be a past recipient of the Joan Mitchell Foundation artist support programs including: Painters & Sculptors Grants, MFA Grants, Emerging Artist Grants, Emergency Grants, Creating a Living Legacy Awards, Early Art Practitioner Council Members, and Joan Mitchell Foundation Art Education Program Artist Teachers. Joan Mitchell Fellows in the fourth or fifth year of their fellowship may apply; therefore, 2021 and 2022 Fellows are eligible to apply for 2026 residencies.
In addition, all applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Identify as a visual artist and showcase a portfolio of work with a serious commitment to an artistic practice.
- Be at a pivotal point in their career and demonstrate how the residency would be a benefit.
- Have never previously been an Artist-in-Residence at the Joan Mitchell Center, with the exception of the Early Art Practitioner (EAP) residencies.
- Be 21+ years of age.
- Must not be enrolled as a student in any degree-granting art program during the residency period.
- Need a professional workspace to support a studio practice.
- Be committed to be present and active for the duration of the residency cycle and participate in the professional development and studio visit consultations.
- Complete and submit an application.