Back to Basics
Thematic residency program for artists, writers, designers & creative minds

Periods: 1 month
When: July / August / September 2026
Where: Arteles Creative Center, Hämeenkyrö, Finland

Deadline for applications: 5th February 2026

Back to Basics is a multidisciplinary residency program that allows individuals to clear their minds, get back to focus, and (re)discover the very basis of their being. Take a break from your phone, reconnect with your creativity, be part of nature and learn to stay present again. 

Read more & apply: https://www.arteles.org

Byrdcliffe’s Artists-in-Residence (AiR) program offers artists in all disciplines uninterrupted time to live and work within the serene natural setting and creative community of Woodstock’s historic Byrdcliffe Arts Colony, one of the earliest utopian and continuously operating arts colonies in America. 

Artist residency options include month-long communal sessions and 5-month long independent cottage residencies during the summer months, as well as independent residencies in our year-round cottages which range from 3-months to a year. As part of the AiR program, artists are invited to participate in gatherings, talks, practice shares, studio visits, excursions, open studio events, and the annual AiR exhibition the spring after their residency.

The main criterion for acceptance to Byrdcliffe’s AiR program is artistic excellence and demonstrated commitment to one’s field of endeavor. Artists working in a range of disciplines are encouraged to apply including writing, visual arts, weaving, ceramics, music, composition, photography, filmmaking, dance, and multi-disciplinary practices.  A selection of artistic merit and financial need fellowships are available each year, covering partial to full residency fees.

For more information visit: https://www.woodstockguild.org/artists-in-residence/

Osage Arts Community is a residency program that provides temporary time, space, and support for the creation of new work in a retreat format. These creative residencies are generally anywhere from one week to one year but average around six months. OAC serves creative people of all kinds – visual artists, video artists, composers, textile artists, ceramicists, poets, fiction and nonfiction writers.

OAC is located on a 160-acre farm in an isolated rural mountainside setting in Central Missouri bordered by ¾ of a mile of the Gasconade River. We provide a solitary retreat to those working alone, as well as welcoming collaborative teams, offering a living space and a country environment, in addition to workspace, to emerging and mid-career artists.

We are committed to a unified belief in the creative process, and we support this by offering dedicated time and space for the creation of new work.”

July 13-19, 2026

This week-long residency for Minnesota parent-artists offers the opportunity for single parent artists and artists who wish to bring their spouse/partner and 1-2 children. The residency enables these artists to focus on their work while the child/ren enjoy age-appropriate, supervised activities onsite and in town. Daytime youth activities are supervised by a childcare professional for a portion of the days. Lodging provided. 

This residency is open to artists who:

• Identify as a parent artist
• Reside in the state of Minnesota
• Have children between the ages of 6-13

Since 1976, Sculpture Space has been a launchpad for more than 630 visionary artists from across the globe—a place where bold ideas take shape and connections spark across materials, cultures, and generations. Our residency offers far more than studio space; it’s an invitation to experiment, collaborate, and immerse yourself in a dynamic community of makers, thinkers, and dreamers.

Throughout each season, residents engage with visiting artists, curators, and writers, sharing ideas that ignite new directions in their work. Every session culminates in a Works-in-Progress reception, when the public is welcomed into the studio to experience art in motion—unpolished, alive, and full of potential.

Artists are selected by a panel of distinguished peers and professionals for their originality, clarity of vision, and potential for growth. Accepted artists are notified in March. Each receives a $1,000 travel/materials/food stipend to help offset travel and materials. As funding allows, additional financial assistance may be available. We also encourage residents to pursue individual grants and partnerships to further amplify their creative opportunities.

At Sculpture Space, we believe in artists who shape the future through curiosity, generosity, and courage. Join us, and bring your vision to life in an environment that celebrates experimentation and the boundless possibilities of sculpture.