Overview  

This residency provides individual musicians and bands/ensembles of all genres with space and dedicated time to research, create, and develop projects within Banff Centre’s exceptional campus and mountain setting. 

You will have the freedom to focus on your artistic process and structure your time according to your project’s needs. Additionally, you'll receive artistic inspiration and career advice from well-established faculty. The diverse range of artistic influences over the three weeks, combined with opportunities for peer interaction and collaboration, will foster new discoveries and transformative experiences. 

Description

This residency offers the unique opportunity for musicians at all career stages and all genres time and space to:

• Research, develop, and create their own projects, taking risks and experimenting with new ideas in a supportive environment to enhance creative practices.
• Focus on creative exploration and experimentation through peer and mentor-led group or one-on-one sessions.
• Be inspired by peers and collaborate with musicians across various genres.
• Explore new material and performance practices through public concerts that simulate professional working conditions and timelines.
• Learn to self-record in your own studio to independently document and disseminate your work.
• Gain insights into industry best practices for recording demos by collaborating with audio engineers, professional training participants, and mentors (if available).
• Join an expanded artistic community at Banff Centre for ongoing networking and support throughout your career.

A limited number of studio recording possibilities will be offered by the Professional Training Program: Audio Engineer: BMiR participants.  

Requirements

The program is ideal for individual musicians, ensembles, bands, composers, and music researchers who wish to:

• Spend focused time on a specific project
• Create new works
• Prepare for concerts, auditions, or competitions
• Explore and research innovative ideas

Participants should be comfortable working autonomously in an unstructured environment to fully benefit from the program. Musicians at all levels are encouraged to apply. Attendance for all three weeks of the residency is required.

Artistic Associate

Those seeking additional professional development can apply for the role of Artistic Associate, this unique opportunity is available to an individual of exceptional musical ability and maturity. In addition to the program elements the Artistic Associate will:

• Act as the liaison between faculty and musicians throughout the program.
• Be involved in the delivery and event curation of the Banff Musicians in Residence program.
• Facilitate communication between visiting artists, resident musicians, Music programming, and production staff.

The successful applicant for the Artistic Associate will receive a scholarship covering 100% of the program costs and a travel award that is subject to regional maximums, not to exceed $1500. 

Application Opens: 3/24/25

Application Deadline: 6/2/25

Application Fee (USD): $25.00 

*Please email Dani Klebes (danielle@wassaicproject.org) if you cannot afford to pay the application fee.

Applications are run through our Slideroom portal. 

About Us

The Wassaic Project, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, uses art and arts education to foster positive social change. We nurture connections between our artists and our neighbors facilitating a mutual broadening of perspectives and respect across economic and cultural boundaries.

The Haunted Mill Open Call

Get ready to bring your zaniest, spookiest ideas to life! We’re calling all artists to apply for a fully funded 1 - 5 week residency to participate in the 2025 Wassaic Project Haunted Mill! The Haunted Mill will be open to the public from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Friday, October 24th, Saturday, October 25th, and Sunday, October 26th, 2025. 

This year, we’re looking for some seriously eerie proposals: think of site-specific installations in Maxon Mills, outdoor creations, and performances that will make your skin crawl. We want haunted games, creepy trick-or-treat stations, and any other spine-chilling ideas you can conjure up!

For installations and performances, you’ll have total creative freedom—just keep it PG-13! If you’re an artist who loves to push boundaries, embrace the strange, and work independently, this is the residency and exhibition for you! For performances: if your work is time-based or has video documentation, you may also link to media from YouTube, Vimeo, or SoundCloud.

Haunted Mill artists will have access to housing in one of our residency houses for 1 - 5 weeks between October 1st to November 3rd, 2025, private studio space in Maxon Mills, and additional space in the Luther Barn. We’re offering $500 - $800 honorariums (depending on the scope of the project) to participating artists and artistic teams for your hard work and creativity.

Let's make this Halloween the wildest one yet!

Application Requirements:

• Contact information
• Proposal
• 1–10 work samples (5 or more images of completed works and 1-5 sketches, mock-ups, or works in progress of what you're thinking about for your installation)
• CV (PDF, 2 pages maximum)
• $25 application fee

Application Deadline: Monday, June 2, midnight EST

APPLY HERE

https://wassaicproject.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/83245

Application Opens: 3/24/25

Application Deadline: 6/2/25

Application Fee (USD): $25.00

*Please email Dani Klebes (danielle@wassaicproject.org) if you cannot afford to pay the application fee.

Applications are run through our Slideroom portal. 

About Us

The Wassaic Project, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, uses art and arts education to foster positive social change. We nurture connections between our artists and our neighbors facilitating a mutual broadening of perspectives and respect across economic and cultural boundaries.

Wassaic Project 2026 Residency Program Open Call 

The Wassaic Project accepts proposals for our 2026 Residency program, which includes the Winter Residency program (Jan – April 2026) and the Summer Residency program (June – September 2026). This call is for individual artists, collaborative teams, groups of two or more individual artists, and artists applying through our Family Residency program. The residency fee is $900 (the fee is per artist/collab group/artist team/family). The fees cover: semi-private studio space(s), private room in a shared house (our Family program receives a private house), access to our wood shop, print shop, and kiln, staff support, and programming such as our visiting artist program, artist talks, studio visits, open studios, artist presentations, etc. 

Sheepscot Arts Preserve is a new artist residency center that is dedicated to supporting Visionary, Outsider and Narrative (Visual) Artists of all disciplines with an emphasis on visual artists. We are located on 42 beautiful acres bordering the Sheepscot River in Alna, Maine. The center provides group and individual artist residencies, free of cost. We also provide some, to all, of the meals depending on the type of residency you attend. We especially encourage self-taught artists and marginalized artists to apply but welcome everyone who feels as if our residency is the right fit.

Our housing includes year round yurts, an off-grid cabin, and bedrooms in the 1800's farmhouse. Each artist has their own studio space to work and access to all communal areas on the property. Our studio spaces change depending on the needs of the artists in residence but are located throughout the different buildings on the property, including the yurts and the large timber frame barn. We are in a quiet rural area and  have hiking trails that wind throughout the property. 

We offer stipends to offset the cost of travel/loss of work for those who can't attend without one.

We have a suggested donation to cover our costs but our program is free to all, and your choice of donation is not part of our selection process.

For 20 years, Proyecto´ace has welcomed thousands of artists from around the world. This year, we are excited to launch a/p Residency (artist proof Residency), a new and immersive program where printmakers of all levels can explore, create, and grow in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Why is a/p Residency different?
Most residencies imply long stays, complex applications, or high costs. a/p Residency is different: we’ve designed it to be flexible, welcoming, and accessible.

• space to explore and create
• open to all levels, from aspiring printmakers to seasoned artists
• work at your own pace, with guidance when you need it
• connect with a vibrant community in one of the world’s most exciting cities

Who is this for?
Whether you’re taking your first steps in printmaking or looking to refine your craft, this residency is designed for you.

• Printmakers and visual artists looking for dedicated studio time
• Educators and creative professionals eager to develop new techniques
• Artists new to residencies who want a welcoming, support

What will you get? 
This is a space to grow, experiment, and connect.

• Freedom to experiment with new techniques at your own pace
• Feedback & mentorship in a relaxed, supportive setting
• A community of like-minded artists—connect, share, and collaborate
• Cultural outings and time to explore Buenos Aires
• Lunches (Lodging not included)

What are the options?
Choose a two-week stay or extend to a full month for a deeper experience:

• Session 1: june 30 – july 11
• Session 2: july 14 – jul