South Porch Artists Residency is a retreat space for working artists, scholars and clergy to pursue creative projects. Located on an historic property in downtown Summerville, SC, South Porch immerses residents in the evocative setting of a small Southern town, just half an hour from downtown Charleston. Up to six residents at a time are offered comfortable lodgings and studio work space, either in our 1835 Main House or contemporary Cottage Studio. Residents apply for stays of one, two, three or four weeks, arriving and departing on a Monday. For more information see our website: www.southporchartists.org

   We believe that artists, writers, scholars and clergy – while often undervalued – provide essential services to our community, and to each of us as human beings. They uncover the universe, reveal our common humanity, expose injustice, point to reconciliation, and nurture our hearts, minds and spirits. Our mission is to support the essential work of these makers and thinkers by offering them dedicated space, time and community, and to enrich the people of the Lowcountry and our residents through personal and cultural exchange. At South Porch we are guided by the values of inclusion, community, caring and creativity. 

   Artists and thinkers, ages 21+, ranging from emerging to established and working in variety of genres are welcome to apply. 

Application Deadline February 04, 2026

Program Dates Aug 04, 2026 - Aug 21, 2026

Overview  

Indigenous World Dance Residency is a re-designed program for twelve Indigenous dancers. Participants will engage in collective workshops, one-on-one mentorship, and opportunities to connect with community, guided by faculty and guest artists who support both individual growth and shared artistic exploration.

Description

The Indigenous World Dance program brings together Indigenous dancers from around the world to deepen their artistic practice and connect with one another in a supportive, collaborative environment. The program includes: 

• Faculty-led sessions with daily warm-ups, workshops, and one-on-one mentorship to foster growth and community.
• Collaborative creation with opportunities to develop new movements and ideas alongside fellow participants.
• Program culmination in partnership with faculty and a guest choreographer, where participants present short excerpts of their work in an informal open studios format.

Requirements

This residency is open to Individual Indigenous dancers from around the world.

We especially welcome applications who want to participate in three weeks of community engagement, collaboration, and artistic exchange.

Application Deadline January 28, 2026

Program Dates May 11, 2026 - May 29, 2026

Overview

This three-week residency supports Indigenous storytellers in developing existing work through a balance of self-directed studio time, faculty-led workshops, peer sharing circles, and one-on-one feedback sessions designed to deepen the creative process.

The program offers space to focus on learning and expanding one’s storytelling practice. Guest artists—both in person and online—will share their approaches to storytelling across a variety of disciplines, with opportunities for dialogue and exchange.

Description

The residency encourages exploration of cultural knowledge, lived experience, and creative expression in shaping stories. Deepen your understanding of different protocols and practices of storytelling from Indigenous perspectives, whilst further developing an existing work within a supportive, land-based, and peer-informed environment. Program highlights include:

• A private studio
• Facilitated group sessions to support artistic growth
• Faculty-led workshops, presentations, and one-on-one feedback sessions
• Guest artists, both in person and online, will share storytelling practices across disciplines
• Peer sharing circles and collaborative readings foster community, connection, and cross-inspiration
• Optional evening gatherings such as fire nights and an open mic night offer space for informal storytelling and reflection
• Participants are invited to present works in progress during a public event that includes Banff Centre staff, faculty, Elders, and guest artists

Requirements

This residency is open to Individual Indigenous storytellers and artists who are actively engaged in their practice and wish to deepen their understanding of diverse storytelling protocols, genres, and cultural perspectives. Applicants should:

• Identify as artists and storytellers
• Have demonstrable experience and knowledge in their artistic practice
• Be committed to developing an existing work during the residency
• Be open to learning, sharing, and engaging with faculty and peers

Post-secondary education in arts or culture is considered an asset but is not required. Applicants should be able to clearly demonstrate an active artistic practice.

Chulitna Lodge Wilderness Retreat seeks to provide the time, space, clarity and facilities for all forms of creative professionals or enthusiastic hobbyists to make and meditate. From visual artists, to writers, to scientific researchers, music, dance and more we encourage all to apply for our various programs. 

Chulitna Lodge is 180 miles from the nearest road, with fly-in access only; a historical landmark on the shores of Lake Clark National Park. We facilitate this creative residency program for all to gather and learn in this pristine setting. 

Our Mission: to share a love for responsible exploration of our worlds most remote locations, with the intent of passing forward the value of maintaining such places wild, and to personally reap the benefits of life a world apart. 

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6-week, fully-funded Fellowships in 2026:

• May 16 - June 25
• July 1 - August 10
• August 17 - September 26

There are 6 fellowships available in Summer 2026 (two per session).

We also offer 1, 2, and 3-week  Residencies for a weekly fee:

• May 23 - June 12 (1, 2, or 3-week stays available)
• September 13 - 26 (1 & 2-week stays available)

There could be up to 6 Resident Artists on-site per week. 

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More information is on our website at chulitnalodge.com/artists.

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.

Ucross is a vital and relevant resource for artists of all backgrounds and disciplines, who come from all over the United States and the world. The uninterrupted time and space offered is increasingly rare, and the connections built within the community are of great importance to artists. The Ucross residency program is known for offering a majestic experience of the High Plains, thanks to its location on a 20,000-acre ranch in the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains of northern Wyoming.

The Ucross Native American Fellowships for Visual Artists and Writers provide a four-week residency and a stipend of $1,500 and a $2,000 award, as well the opportunity to present work publicly. For visual artists, this entails a featured gallery exhibition at Ucross the following year. For writers, this includes a featured reading and talk.

The Ucross artist residency program strives to provide a respectful, comfortable, and productive environment, freeing artists from the pressures and distractions of daily life. Ucross provides each artist with living accommodations, meals, private work space, and uninterrupted time, so the artists can focus on their creative process. Lunch and dinners are prepared Monday through Friday by a professional chef, with access to a world-class kitchen and ample provisions on hand for breakfasts and weekends. Lunches are delivered to individual studios; group dinners take place at 6 p.m. Towels and linens are provided, as is weekly housekeeping for bedrooms. Residents are responsible for providing their own working materials. 

Ucross is a vital and relevant resource for artists of all backgrounds and disciplines, who come from all over the United States and the world. The uninterrupted time and space offered is increasingly rare, and the connections built within the community are of great importance to artists. The Ucross residency program is known for offering a majestic experience of the High Plains, thanks to its location on a 20,000-acre ranch in the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains of northern Wyoming.

The artist residency program strives to provide a respectful, comfortable, and productive environment, freeing artists from the pressures and distractions of daily life. Ucross provides each artist with living accommodations, meals, private work space, and uninterrupted time, so the artists can focus on their creative process. Lunch and dinners are prepared Monday through Friday by a professional chef, with access to a world-class kitchen and ample provisions on hand for breakfasts and weekends. Lunches are delivered to individual studios; group dinners take place at 6 p.m. Towels and linens are provided, as is weekly housekeeping for bedrooms. Residents are responsible for providing their own working materials. There is no residency charge, and Ucross offers a $1,500 stipend to defray travel costs.