DEEP SPACE is a performance residency program for artists and groups who are experimenting and making new works along the fringes of the mainstream. We believe performance that pushes the envelope in form and content requires time and space beyond what is customary, in order to allow artists to dig deeply into the processes of creation and production. DEEP SPACE provides artists with use of the NACL performance hall and artist residence for a period of rehearsal and development (one week residencies are typical, April-November) culminating in a public sharing with an invited audience.

Deep Space Performance Residencies support artists or ensembles creating new works at any stage in the development process, from concept through technical production. Each year we attempt to schedule a mix of early-phase, mid-phase, and late-phase projects for week-long residencies at our Cultural Laboratory and Artist Residence in New York’s southwestern Catskills. We accept applications throughout the year. There is a Jan 31 deadline for consideration for residencies offered in the following calendar year. Our Curation Council — made up of past Deep Space artists and NACL artistic staff — convenes in March and finalizes programming decisions by May.

Overview 

Jazz & Sonic Arts is an innovative artistic development opportunity for jazz and sound musicians. The program encourages participants to explore new directions in their practice and advance their creative potential through collaboration, research, and performances.

Engage with sound in innovative ways, using improvisation, experimentation, and technology to expand the sonic possibilities of music. Jazz & Sonic Arts are ever-evolving and diverse creative genres, leading to multi-dimensional, transcendent artistic experiences. They serve as catalysts for cultural dialogue, empowerment, societal change, and ecological awareness.

This program welcomes both individuals and small groups.  

Description

"This program is more than just a residency — It’s an invitation to dive deep into your “why,” slow down, rethink your practice. It is also a space for meaningful artistic exploration, collaboration and connection with others who are passionate about sound, music and creative practice in all its forms. It’s an opportunity to fully immerse yourself in your work and engage with fellow artists in a setting that’s as inspiring as it is breathtaking."

Piotr Turkiewicz - Program Director

Jazz & Sonic Arts offers immersive, inclusive, and transformative learning opportunities for jazz musicians and sound artists. You will have the opportunity to:

• Work in groups and one-on-one with celebrated performers, creators, and mentors in jazz and sonic arts: Piotr Turkiewicz, Melissa Aldana, Kris Davis, Ole Morten Vågan and Simon Barker.
• Explore diverse creative methods, including experimentation and improvisation, through peer and mentor-led collaborations in a safe sharing feedback environment for artistic development.
• Build community through conversation, deep listening, and shared practice.
• Embrace innovation and fearless exploration of new sonic territories and technologies.
• Collaborate and perform with peers.
• Research and develop your own projects.
• Learn effective recording and production practices to maximize efficiency by collaborating with other participants and mentors in the demo and studio recording process in the TELUS Studio.
• Learn alongside recording engineer peers in the accompanying Audio Engineer Summer 2026 Professional Training Programs.
• Develop business aspects of being an artist, including professional online presence and onstage expressions of your artistic identity.

Applications are now open for Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027 residencies. Artists working in all mediums are invited to apply for place-based, immersive artist residencies that connect art, community, and Montana’s diverse landscapes.

This year’s CALL FOR ARTISTS offers 13 residency site opportunities across the state—from remote wilderness areas to historic cultural landmarks—artists are provided time, space, and resources to create and engage with local communities. Each individual residency provides studio space, housing, a stipend, and resources to support creative exploration of place. Visit our website for dates, sites, application details, and to explore past artists’ experiences.

To learn more and explore individual site descriptions, visit our website.

Deadline to apply: Dec 17 at 11:59 PM

Learn more & apply: openairmt.org/info

The Good Hart Artist Residency offers 10- to 21-day stays for visual artists, writers, and composers at any stage of their career. Each resident is provided a private residence with a detached studio, a $500 stipend, a kitchen stocked with basic groceries, several home-cooked meals from local hosts, and a quiet retreat along the shores of Lake Michigan.

Nestled in the woods along the “Tunnel of Trees,” a designated Scenic Heritage Route, the residency is within walking distance of the village of Good Hart. Residents can enjoy Lake Michigan’s beaches, nearby sand dunes, and the region’s inland lakes and wetlands. The residency typically hosts one artist at a time, offering the solitude and focus needed to create and reflect.

Community is central to the mission of the Good Hart Artist Residency. Visual artists are invited to participate in Open Studio Saturdays, which provide an opportunity to share their work with local visitors. The annual Harbor Springs Festival of the Book connects resident writers to both local and literary communities. During each residency, artists also collaborate with a local nonprofit organization to lead an educational event, workshop, or exhibition. Visit our Local Partnerships page to learn more about these collaborations.

This call will open on December 1, 2025 through January 13, 2026.

The Eureka Springs School of the arts is looking for practicing ceramics artists who are seeking focused time to refine their skills, create work and/or explore new avenues within their medium.

• The 2026 Spring/Summer Ceramics Residency will span approximately 7 weeks beginning on May 30th, 2026, through July 18th, 2026, with a closing reception on Saturday, July 18th, 2026.
• Up to two participants will be selected.
• Resident(s) will receive a $500 honorarium and on-campus lodging. Resident(s) will have 24-hour access to the ESSA ceramics studio and kiln house and access to all tools and equipment in the ceramics studio.
• The deadline for submissions is February 18th, 2026, and applicants will be notified by March 3rd, 2026.
• Submit application materials via email to program@essa-art.org.

The Eureka Springs School of the Arts is looking for practicing woodworkers and craftspeople seeking focused time to refine their abilities, create new work, and expand their knowledge in a Mentored Residency under Master Woodcrafter, Doug Stowe. This will be a participant driven mentorship where you can ask for guidance on woodworking topics of your choice and gain the skills to forge your own individual path as a craftsperson. Doug Stowe is the author of 15 books, including The Wisdom of Our Hands: Crafting a Life. This residency will benefit woodworkers interested in pursuing a journey or career in the craft of woodworking. This is an opportunity for selected residents to be inspired by the Ozark Mountains' incredible natural beauty and unique culture. ESSA is within 5 miles of the renowned artist community of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The ESSA campus offers world class facilities and comfortable private lodging for our residents, tucked peacefully away from the distractions of the outside world. Experience in woodworking is required, and seats will be awarded based on a review of all completed applications.

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