Established in 2019 in the Hudson Valley in Livingston, NY, Interlude Artist Residency is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting a flourishing practice for visual artists who are actively parenting. Interlude provides residency stays and professional development tailored to the unique needs of these artists.
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
Program Description
Interlude is uniquely designed for visual artists who are actively parenting. We provide fully-funded, three-week residencies at our Hudson Valley site, where artists can focus on their creative practice without choosing between art and family. Each residency includes private studio space, family accommodations, curated professional development, weekly shared meals, and a stipend to support your attendance.
What's Included: Private studio with 24-hour access, private two-bedroom living space, shared kitchen and common areas, two weekly catered family meals, stocked kitchen, $595 stipend, and curated studio visits with Hudson Valley arts professionals.
Your Family, Your Way: Attend with your children on-site, bring additional family to help with childcare, or come solo—whatever works best for you. We offer individualized childcare planning and connect you with vetted local providers, camps, and programming. The property includes play spaces, a kids' art studio, and outdoor areas designed with families in mind.
Community: Two carefully matched artist/family units share each session, creating meaningful connection with peers who understand the joys and challenges of making art while raising children.
Studios: Climate-controlled spaces with beautiful views, lofted areas, WiFi, and sinks. Work in any medium except highly toxic materials. No ceramics facilities, kiln, or wood shop available.
Accessibility: Our facilities are not currently ADA compliant, though we're actively working toward improvements. Please contact us with specific accessibility questions.
Selection and Scheduling: A diverse international jury evaluates applications in two rounds. Finalists (notified in April) submit additional materials about residency plans, family needs, and scheduling availability. Final selections prioritize artistic excellence, the strength of the proposed project, and scheduling alignment. Please note: no specifics on our Residency Calendar are included in this application. Calendar availability is collected from the Finalist round of applicants only. We schedule accepted applicants into a two-year cohort. Our programming runs 3 week sessions year-round.
Eligibility
- Visual artists at all career stages who are actively parenting children under 18 (natural, foster, adoptive, or stepparents)
- Artists enrolled in academic programs are eligible
- International artists welcome (though we cannot provide visa sponsorship)
- Two-artist-households: Apply separately if you have distinct practices; jointly if you work as a partnership
Application Process
- Application fee: $25 (nonrefundable). If this fee is prohibitive, please contact us for a discount or a waiver.
- Deadline: 03/07/26 11:59 EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
Accepted residents are able to apply for additional funds, amounting to up to $1000, for demonstrated need for travel, childcare, or lost income costs.