The Mudhouse Residency is an artist residency program designed to provide a cultural immersion; with the local community of a unique Cretan mountain village, with the rich historical context of the ancient Minoan civilization, and with the isolation and inspiration the natural environment and location provides.

Contemporary artists have the opportunity to enrich their professional practice with largely forgotten labors of traditional artisans and craftspeople of Crete, combining historical methods and mediums with present day techniques and materials. Inspiration is provided by the uncommon context of the residency; in an almost abandoned mountain village the ruins play an important role in the artistic expression of the artists-in-residence. In return, the residency brings life to the village, supporting the local community and allowing for communication and collaboration.

The residency is inclusive to a variety of artistic disciplines, with the facilities to accommodate studio artists, printmakers, fiber artists, ceramicists, photographers, filmmakers, writers, choreographers and composers. We will be offering residency specific workshops in eco-friendly processes and traditional materials such as sourcing botanical inks, papermaking, creating artists’ books, printmaking, ceramics, loom weaving and traditional Cretan dances. The residency also provides artists who don’t require the use of a studio with the time and structure to focus on a non-studio based project.

The Mudhouse Residency is an artist residency program designed to provide a cultural immersion; with the local community of a unique Cretan mountain village, with the rich historical context of the ancient Minoan civilization, and with the isolation and inspiration the natural environment and location provides.

Contemporary artists have the opportunity to enrich their professional practice with largely forgotten labors of traditional artisans and craftspeople of Crete, combining historical methods and mediums with present day techniques and materials. Inspiration is provided by the uncommon context of the residency; in an almost abandoned mountain village the ruins play an important role in the artistic expression of the artists-in-residence. In return, the residency brings life to the village, supporting the local community and allowing for communication and collaboration.

The residency is inclusive to a variety of artistic disciplines, with the facilities to accommodate studio artists, printmakers, fiber artists, ceramicists, photographers, filmmakers, writers, choreographers and composers. We will be offering residency specific workshops in eco-friendly processes and traditional materials such as sourcing botanical inks, papermaking, creating artists’ books, printmaking, ceramics, loom weaving and traditional Cretan dances. The residency also provides artists who don’t require the use of a studio with the time and structure to focus on a non-studio based project.

Since 2015, the Studios at MASS MoCA residency program has hosted over 1,000 artists and writers at all career stages, income levels, and geographic locations on its North Adams campus surrounded by the beautiful Berkshire Mountains.

The Studios at MASS MoCA runs year-round, hosts up to 10 artists at a time for stays of 2 or 4 weeks, and primarily seeks applications from visual artists (painters, sculptors, installation artists, photographers, video/new media artists, fiber artists, printmakers, etc.) and writers in all literary disciplines. Artists from around the world are encouraged to apply.
 

We offer 24/7 studio space on MASS MoCA's campus, housing  across the street (private rooms in shared apartments), one group meal per day, member-access to MASS MoCA's galleries, access to professional development webinars though the "Assets for Artists" program, and opportunities to share your work with an international cohort of peers as well as museum staff and community members.

The residency program has several different fellowship programs. For more information, read below.

Pedantic Arts Residency brings together an artist, a curator, and a writer under one roof for a collaborative arts experience. It is a unique invitation to open greater and more cross-disciplinary dialogue within the arts by re-embracing the significant impact that education, study, and structured contemplation can have on artistic output. It is focused on fostering artistic connections rather than production.

Running for a period of 4 weeks, participants will be immersed in the creative communities of Pittsburgh. Pedantic is located in one of the city’s largest and most bustling art hubs. The assets of this creative network will be offered as a meaningful point of influence for residents, while providing them with ample opportunities to advance their practices and share their talents and perspectives.

Pedantic will entail weekly programming including but not limited to lectures, dinners, studio visits, and museum tours. Many of these will be open to members of the larger public or specific invited guests, while others will be reserved as special opportunities just for the cohort. Residents will also have the unique opportunity to partner and collaborate with local organizations and professionals. Each resident will be assigned to a Pittsburgh-based guide working in a similar field who will help connect them to activities, resources, and contacts.

The residency can result in a myriad of outcomes, whether immediate or over time through the continued percolation of ideas.

Apply now to the 2026 editions of the Art Omi: Architecture, Art Omi: Artists, Art Omi: Music, and Art Omi: Writers international residency programs! There is no fee to apply. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, October 15, 2025 by 11:59 PM EST.

Through a competitive jury process, residents are invited to attend Art Omi's residencies at no cost, except travel expenses. Art Omi offers residents the time and space to hone their own craft while cultivating a vibrant community of artists from around the globe.

Comfortable lodgings and dedicated workspaces are nestled among the rolling meadowlands and woodlands of Art Omi’s bucolic 120-acre campus, located in New York’s Hudson Valley, two-and-a-half hours north of New York City. Residents are nourished with fresh, prepared meals and immersed in a dynamic, creative ecosystem flourishing at the intersection of nature, art, and architecture in our Sculpture & Architecture Park.

📐 Art Omi: Architecture is the first residency program of its kind in the U.S., inviting early- to mid-career architects from across the world to develop their work. The program nurtures experimentation in environs that offer a singular blend of rural quiet and cultural stimulation. 

Dates: May 28–June 15, 2026

🎨 Art Omi: Artists invites artists from all over the world, representing a wide diversity of artistic styles and practices. Concentrated time for studio work is balanced with cultural exchange and critical appraisal, fostering deep creative and professional connections.

Dates: June 18–July 13, 2026

🎶 Art Omi: Music welcomes musicians and composers working in all genres and hailing from around the globe for a uniquely collaborative music-making residency. Residents are encouraged to perform each other’s works and write music for one another, while exploring their own musical vision.

Dates: Aug 13–31, 2026

📚 Art Omi: Writers hosts published authors of every type of literature for residencies throughout the spring and autumn. The program’s strong international emphasis highlights global literary voices. 

Dates: Mar 26–May 26 | Sep 24–Oc 15 | Oct 21–Nov 18, 2026

´ace is an acronym that stands for "arte contemporáneo en expansión", which is Spanish for "expanding contemporary art". Its main mission is to promote contemporary artistic practices and the exploration of their multiple interfaces through residency programs, which are aimed at artists, curators and researchers, and promote collaborative work, exchange, debate and experimentation. 

In the year of its 20th anniversary, Proyecto´ace is proud to announce a partnership with the SGCI—Southern Graphics Council International in the form of a dual programme, which includes a special micro-Residencies for SGCI members and an international portfolio and exhibition: [Im]possible Parallels.

About Graphic Drift
A two weeks immersive program that brings together studio based creation and a curated exploration of the city of Buenos Aires and its vibrant printmaking art scene. Artists will develop their own work while drifting through the city workshops, galleries and independent spaces, tracing lines between printmaking and place.

Created in collaboration with the Southern Graphics Council International (SGCI), and in celebration of Proyecto´ace’s 20th anniversary, this program is both a space for personal artistic development and a collective journey through the diverse and layered graphic landscape of the city. The residency culminates with a group exhibition of the works produced and a parallel showcase of the portfolio [Im]Possible Parallels, linking the individual and the continental, the intimate and the cartographic.

Why Join
Both emerging and professional printmakers joining this program will transform their practice into a journey—exploring new places, discovering new techniques, making friends, expanding professional networks, all while sparking fresh ideas, culminating in a group exhibition that connects participants to the city and beyond. Graphic Drift is more than a residency—it’s a living map where art redraws the city.

What is offered
Set in the dynamic cultural ecosystem of Buenos Aires and rooted in Proyecto´ace long standing commitment to collaborative work, this experience offers perspective that challenge conventional models of production and mobility while exploring the role of printmaking as a relational, porous and resilient practice. It is an invitation to redraw maps, both artistic and personal, throughout shared processes and new forms of connection. In this spirit, the program is both a space for personal artistic development and a collective journey through the diverse and layered graphic landscape of the city. The residency culminates with a group exhibition of the works produced together with a showcase of the portfolio [Im]Possible Parallels, linking the individual and the continental, the intimate and the cartographic.

Workshop Leader: Alicia Candiani
Alicia Candiani is an Argentine artist and cultural leader whose work in expanded printmaking, digital media, and collaborative practices has been internationally exhibited and awarded. She is the founder and director of Proyecto´ace, an influential 20 years old artist-in-residence program in Buenos Aires focused on contemporary print media, expanded printmaking practices and visual culture. A longtime member of SGC International, Candiani has served on its Board of Directors and chaired the International Panel on many occasions. In 2016, she received the Member of the Council Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to both the council and the field.

Throughout the two-week program, Alicia Candiani will lead the group in collaboration with her well-trained team at Proyecto’ace, including Sebastián Podbersich, master printer, and Andrés Knob, program producer and coordinator. Together, they will guide participants through both the conceptual and technical aspects of printmaking, fostering a unique space of artistic dialogue and production.

The Longfellow Emerging Artist Fellowship (LEAF) is a bold new initiative from One Longfellow Square, created to support early-career, Maine-based musicians in building sustainable, fulfilling lives as working artists. Launching in January 2026, the fellowship offers time, space, and community for five artists to focus deeply on their craft while gaining momentum in their professional journeys.

Rooted in equity and shaped by conversations with artists and cultural leaders across Maine, LEAF is designed to meet real needs—offering not just opportunity, but meaningful support. By investing in local talent and providing a platform for growth, LEAF aims to strengthen Maine’s creative ecosystem and help launch the next generation of voices onto the national stage.

In addition to community and visibility, each LEAF Fellow will receive:

• Free access to OLS venue space for rehearsals, recordings, workshops, and creative development
• Multiple paid performance opportunities
• $5,000 stipend for travel, equipment, living expenses, and new works
• Tailored marketing and portfolio support, including media introductions and website guidance
• Weekend retreat in rural Maine for reflection, collaboration, and creative reset
• Workshops and masterclasses with working musicians
• Connections to a growing network of presenters, venues, mentors, and professional organizations