The Artist’s Book Grant is a six- to eight-week residency for artists to produce a limited edition book work. Working intensively in our studios, artists print and bind their own books, and are encouraged to create an edition size no larger than 100 and no smaller than 50.The grant includes a stipend of $350/week, up to $750 for materials, up to $250 for travel within the Continental US, free onsite housing, and 24/7 studio access. WSW can provide technical advice; training on new equipment, techniques, and materials; and production assistance. The contract stipulates that 20% of the edition goes to WSW’s archive, exhibition, and display copies; 20% of the edition goes to the artist; and 60% of the edition goes to general sales. WSW has developed a series of archive and exhibition opportunities for our artists’ books, and artists can collaborate with WSW on marketing for a 50% commission fee.

The Studio Workspace Residency is an opportunity for artists to create new work and fully immerse themselves in WSW’s supportive environment. We invite applications from artists at any stage of their careers. This residency gives artists the gift of time, an uninterrupted period to live and work away from the stresses of daily life. Artists may choose to work in any one or more of our studios: intaglio, letterpress, papermaking, screenprinting, darkroom photography, or ceramics (facilities reopen 2026).

Artists receive a thorough studio orientation and are expected to work independently, although studio staff is available to provide assistance. Deep technical assistance can be arranged for an additional fee. Artists must provide their own materials, some of which can be purchased from WSW.

As of 2019, all workspace residencies are fully subsidized! This means that while artists are still responsible for their own travel, materials, meals, and other personal incidentals while in residence, WSW provides housing and studio space at no cost.

Program Dates Jan 05, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026

Overview

The Audio Recording Engineer professional training program is a continuing education opportunity designed for emerging recording engineers with mature artistic insight, advanced practical skills, and either significant professional experience or a high level of professional training. Learning objectives have been integrated into artistic residency programs, inviting exciting opportunities for collaboration and connection in this redeveloped applied-learning program.

Participants will receive mentorship from experienced professionals, enhancing their technical abilities and learning about new equipment, software, and recording techniques while supporting selected musicians in the Banff Musicians in Residence (BMiR) 2026 program and the diverse recording needs of Banff Centre.

Description

Emerging Audio Engineers from around the world are invited to participate in our program to expand their technical proficiency, nurture creativity, and elevate their recording abilities in diverse genres of music. Successful applicants will benefit from: 

• Mentorship by international faculty, staff producers, engineers, and technologists.
• Experience recording live concerts in classical, jazz, world music, and contemporary genres, dependent on the repertoire of accepted musicians.
• Developing communication skills and interactive strategies to engage with musicians for an optimal recording experience.
• Gaining experience in studio recording sessions with diverse repertoire.
• A deepened knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
• Networking opportunities with other audio engineers, professional musicians, artists in other disciplines, and invited guests.
• Access to professionally equipped studio spaces.
• Materials/assets for professional portfolio.

Requirements 

Applicants should have a combination of formal training and/or professional experience or aptitude in audio engineering. Required skills include:

• A working knowledge of Pyramix, and ProTools is desirable.
• A practical understanding of file creation and management.
• Ability to participate collaboratively and thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Applicants should be able to manage resources, produce to schedule, and multitask effectively with strong time management, diplomacy, and communication skills. 

Please note, Banff Centre Professional training programs are instructed in English. 

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

An art residency provides the technical conditions, time, and space to develop ideas and try new approaches. It is a moment that promotes connection between artists from different backgrounds and consequently the exchange of knowledge and experiences.

Aviário Studio Intaglio Printmaking Residency Program aims to promote the exploration and production in the Printmaking field with the focus on the intaglio techniques -  drypoint, etching, aquatint, soft-ground etching, soap ground, mezzotint, carborundum, collagraph, solar plates, ...  

We offer the conditions to test possibilities and materialize ideas. On one hand, it can be a moment of transition, more connected to experimentation and research; on the other hand, it can be the point of consolidation of a project translated into the production of a new body of work.

The duration, focus and outcome of the residency is defined by the participating artist’s goals. 
 

Specific Equipments available:

• Cutting Table 240 x 140 cm - 94,49 x 55,12 in
• Paper Guillotine 80 cm - 31,5 in
• Metal Guillotine 100 cm/39,37 in
• Krause Book Binding Press 56 x 75 cm - 22,05 x 29,53 in
• Polymetaal Press 260 x 140 cm - 102,36 x 55,12 in
• Reig Press 100 x 60 cm - 39,37 x 23,62 in
• UV Light Exposure Unit 150 x 120 cm - 59,06 x 47,24 in
• Glass tables for inking
• Hot table 35x50cm
• Light Table

Self-Directed Residencies are for adults 18+ seeking time and space to immerse in their creative artistic or scientific work in an inspiring landscape and campus. They are fee-based residencies without the formal application process. They are available in 4-night or 10-night sessions on specific dates. Meals are not included.

Please review our 2025 Know Before You Go Handbook to see if a Self-Directed Residency at PLAYA is right for you!

PLAYA’s residencies are open to the global community of scientists, naturalists, biologists, musicians, designers, sustainability leaders, social practice artists, musicians, visual artists, writers, performing artists, and collaborations and individuals engaged in interdisciplinary work or other forms of creative work. PLAYA welcomes a range of participants– from emerging scientists and artists to those with an established history of accomplishment. We welcome anyone engaged in a creative artistic or scientific project, which could include art, research, nature immersion, and getting to know this land through day-excursions. 

PLAYA’s 76-acre campus sits alongside an intermittent desert lake which is 10 miles wide and 20 miles long. The campus is made up of the Commons building (where the only wi-fi on campus can be accessed), 6 cabins, 2 live/work units with attached studios, 2 homes for staff, three studios, and a small music studio. Our spacious campus is nestled against the edge of the Fremont-Winema National Forest’s Winter Rim on one side and the wide-open playa on the other. PLAYA’s location and rural setting is a natural incubator for creative breakthroughs and personal growth. PLAYA is in a remote, rural area of Oregon with wide open vistas and opportunities for field explorations in rich natural settings. 

PLAYA is in a remote, rural area of Oregon with wide open vistas and opportunities for field explorations in rich natural settings. Bend, Oregon, is two hours north and Lakeview is one hour south of PLAYA. Paisley with a population of 225 is 17 miles from PLAYA. Summer Lake consists of a gas station, small market, post office and rest area. There is limited cell service at PLAYA and no internet or tv in the cabins to help provide a focused environment. There is internet access and a landline in the main Commons lodge. Directions to PLAYA will be sent after your purchase. Meals are not included during Self-Directed Residencies.

Cancellation policy: A $50 cancellation fee will always be applied to a cancelled order. No refund 6 or less days before arrival; 50% refund 7-14 days before arrival; 75% refund 15-28 days before arrival.

Bethany Arts Community (BAC) offers residencies to emerging and established artists for the development of both new works and works-in-progress. BAC welcomes artists working across any discipline and medium, including visual artists, sculptors, writers, playwrights, choreographers, musicians, composers, performance artists, filmmakers, and more to our Fall Multidisciplinary Residency. Any and all artistic mediums are encouraged to apply. Enjoy an environment where artists from different disciplines and walks of life can work in community and near each other, creating opportunities for generative collaboration and cross-pollination. 

Residents will be surrounded by uninhibited creativity during their time at BAC, in the form of other Multidisciplinary Residents, local studio artists, BAC staff and board members, those presenting programs on campus, and more!  

A unique component of residencies at BAC is Community Programming. As part of a residency, we ask each artist to develop and facilitate a Community Program related to their residency plan. This part of the residency is an opportunity for artists to engage with the local community in Ossining and Westchester County, and for the local community to engage with artists through their work. 

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The Fall Multidisciplinary Residency runs for two, two-week sessions, September 9 to 23, 2025 and September 26 to October 10, 2025, each with its own cohort. Artists are provided room & board, a private studio conducive to artists’ medium and/or project, 3 basic meals a day*, and a $225 stipend per week upon completion of the residency. Artist is responsible for transportation to and from BAC and any supplies or materials needed for their practice. We ask that you only apply if you can stay for the entire length of this residency. 

*Please note for the 3 meals a day included during the residency, Bethany Arts Community is only able to accommodate for vegan, plant-based, vegetarian, dairy-free, and/or gluten-free diets. Please contact submit@bethanyarts.org with any questions or if you have any further allergies/dietary needs not listed. 

Regarding Artist Teams/Groups/Collaborations: Artist team applications will only be considered for groups up to 3 members. 

Applications Open: April 11, 2025 

Application Deadline: May 26, 2025 at 11:58 PM EST  

Letters of Recommendation Deadline: June 2, 2025 at 11:58 PM EST 

As letters of recommendation (LORs) requests are sent out at the time of application submission, we give applicants another week to ensure that their LORs are in. Please ensure your LOR is submitted by this deadline to be considered for this residency. 

There is one letter of recommendation and one reference (not the same person who wrote the LOR) required to be considered. 

Your LOR and your reference should come from someone who can speak to your artistry, character, and integrity. LORs and References from relatives will not be accepted. 

Notifications: June 25, 2025 

APPLICATION LINK: https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/fall2025residency/

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We will be hosting three office-hour style Q&A sessions for this residency application on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 & Thursday, May 1, 2025 both from 1-2PM EST AND Thursday, May 15 from 4-5PM EST. If you’re interested in attending any of these sessions, please email submit@bethanyarts.org for the Zoom link with your name and the session you would like to attend. Attending these sessions will not impact the selection process for residency.

It is recommended prior to attending these sessions, the artist opens a Submittable account and reads through the application– some questions may be answered! Bring questions pertaining to the application, work guidelines, or residency stay to these office-hour style Q&A sessions! 

To check out our grounds, other residency programs, and more visit our website at www.bethanyarts.org. If you have concerns about accommodations for your artistic practice, please email: submit@bethanyarts.org. If you have issues using the submission form, please contact Submittable.

Bethany Arts Community residency programs are made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, Westchester County Board of Legislators, Westchester Community Foundation, ArtsWestchester.