Life is Art is a hosted, multidisciplinary Artist Residency for women at any stage of their creative practice.

The Residency is self funded and self directed.

Exclusively offered to 3 Residents.

The Residency provides a curated container for 2 weeks in a private, oceanfront location in Playa Negra, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

Resident Artist @pepallama will be onsite to guide and inspire you to Curate a Life that is a Work of Art, but you will use your time and space here as you wish.

Exploration of both the active (Yang) and contemplative (Yin) aspects of creativity is encouraged.

There is no expectation or pressure to produce finished work during your stay. 

The invitation is to slow down, to connect to the ocean and the natural world surrounding it, be inspired by a tropical paradise outside of your usual environment, and explore your creativity however you choose. You are the Artist of Your Life: Life is Art.

At White Buffalo Land Trust, the Artist-in-Residence program exists to deepen the cultural dimension of regenerative agriculture—inviting artists to engage directly with land as collaborator, teacher, and medium.

Through time spent at Jalama Canyon Ranch, artists explore the intersection of ecology, agriculture, and human expression—translating living systems into forms that expand awareness, connection, and care.

Jalama Canyon Ranch is a 1,000-acre living laboratory on California’s Central Coast, where regenerative practices shape the landscape.

Artists are invited to:

• Develop original, place-based work
• Observe and interpret ecological systems
• Engage with regenerative agricultural practices
• Collaborate with land stewards and community

Public Contribution Includes:

• One community-facing experience
• One educational or participatory offering

Support Includes:

• On-site accommodations
• Living, travel and materials stipend
• Access to diverse ecological environments

Eligible Disciplines:
We welcome artists across all mediums—illustration, painting, architecture, sculpture, fiber arts, ceramics, photography, music, dance, creative writing, poetry, and beyond
 

Ruby Mountain Project is an evolving collaboration of artists, residents, and community members rooted in the integration of art, connection, and land stewardship. It supports a diverse, climate-resilient habitat while serving as a land-based creative hub where local and international communities come together through meaningful shared experiences. With an embodied connection to the land and the thoughtfully designed, welcoming spaces, Ruby Mountain Project offers an artist residency, events and workshops that foster connection, creativity, and care for both people and place.

The residency program is for artists and creatives of most disciplines. We especially encourage those who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+ and early career/ development to apply. Residency programming runs from September through May, with most cohorts being 3 weeks long. 1, 2 and 7 weeks stays are also possible. Most cohorts will have up to 3 artists at a time. Open studios, artist presentations and special events are possible. There are no expectations for specific amounts of work to be created or productivity: rest, play and experimentation are welcome.

In a city where creative space is becoming increasingly difficult to find (or afford!), East London-based creative studio JOY! Collective are opening their doors to one selected artist this autumn for an artist residency.

The residency is aimed to support early-career artists from all backgrounds who could benefit from free studio space in the capital, giving them the opportunity and freedom to experiment and create work without the financial pressure of London studio rates.

The residency is designed for artists with ambitious ideas that have outgrown their current workspace, whether that's experimenting with a new material, working at a larger scale or testing a process they haven't previously had room to explore.

Intended to support self-directed experimentation and encourage artists to take creative risks that simply aren't possible in smaller studios or shared workspaces, the selected artist will gain access to the studio's space, materials, tools, library, and mentoring.

Throughout the residency, JOY! Collective will invite its creative community into the studio, (by appointment only), to view the work in progress and discuss the making process. 
The duration of the residency is 4weeks from the 28th September, with an open studio and residency party on the 22nd October to showcase the work created. 

Applications are open to artists working in any medium and it’s free to apply. 
Artists can register interest at https://www.joycollective.co.uk/artist-residency and share how the s

We know the power of art. We understand time is a gift. Artist Residency programs offer time and space to explore your creative process. We are committed to providing the opportunity, in one-month increments, for you to explore your art practice.

We use the application process to understand:  who you are, how you found us, what your creative art practice is, and what neurological disruption you live with or have experienced. There are a few logistical questions too.

We set up a virtual call with each applicant within two weeks of receiving your inquiry. 

You may or may not call yourself an artist. We understand this. We are here to support your creative exploration.