​The Seward Creative District Artist Residency​ offers artists a rare gift: time and space to do the work that matters.

Set within the Seward Creative District in the heart of historic downtown Seward, Nebraska, this residency is built on presence, not pressure — on listening inward and trusting the quiet voice that guides the creative path.

Program Details

• Length: 2 months - 6 months
• Season: Year-round
• Applications: Accepted on a rolling basis; selections made 2–3 times per year

• What the Residency Includes​

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• Your Space
  Residents are provided a dedicated studio within the Seward Creative District, plus lodging at a Creative District partner property — a restful environment designed for renewal and focus.
  
  Your Community
  You'll have access to the full Creative District — galleries, bookshops, gathering spaces, and a community of artists and makers who call Seward home.
  
  Your Rhythm
  We encourage a gentle, self-directed flow: morning reflection, studio time, walks through town and the surrounding landscape, and optional community engagement. No pressure. No production quotas. Just time and space to create.
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  Optional offerings include: Open studio hours, artist circles, community conversations, informal critiques (only if desired), and wellness practices including breathwork and gentle movement.

The artist residency program at Shadowcliff brings together a diverse group of artists, creatives, researchers, and cultural caretakers from around the country, providing them with time, space, and access to the rich natural and cultural resources of Grand County.

Dream Factory Sound Sanctuary (DFSS) is a nonprofit artist residency and recording studio located in the quiet high desert of Southern California. Our residency program supports musicians, composers, producers, and sound artists seeking a focused environment to create, learn, explore, and deepen their craft.

We host one resident artist at a time for immersive stays. Residency length is typically 2–3 weeks, with some flexibility depending on the artist’s goals and schedule.

Each residency includes lodging, daily meals, full access to a professional recording studio, and a large library of acoustic and electronic instruments. Residents also have the option to work closely with an experienced studio engineer who can support both technical and creative development—whether the focus is recording and production, learning the fundamentals, or experimenting without pressure to complete an album or release.

The program is designed to reduce common barriers to creative growth by offering dedicated studio time, guidance when desired, and a peaceful natural setting that supports deep concentration. Dream Factory’s instrument collection and studio environment invite both traditional workflows and exploratory sound practices.

The surrounding desert landscape provides quiet and spaciousness; many artists weave in reflection, nature walks, and personal practices alongside studio work. DFSS is supported by community donations and partnerships that help us offer residencies with minimal financial

Anita Lynn Wetzel was the founding spirit of Women’s Studio Workshop. In her life and in her art she epitomized generosity and grace. Anita was a true humanist, in one with nature. In honor of Anita’s legacy, her friends and WSW are establishing the Anita Wetzel Residency Grant at Women’s Studio Workshop. The Anita Wetzel Residency Grant is a new opportunity focused on mature artists (45 years old and up) to create new work and fully immerse themselves in WSW’s supportive environment. This residency gives artists the necessity of time and space, 4-6 weeks, 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, screen printing, or darkroom photography. 

This residency is fully subsidized. WSW provides housing and studio space at no cost. Additionally, the selected artist will receive a stipend of $350/week, up to $500 for materials used during the residency, and up to $250 toward travel within the Continental US. 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. The artist is responsible for any other expenses such as meals and incidentals while in residence.

The Carolȳnne Whitefeather Regional Grant is a month-long residency for artists residing in Greene, Columbia, Delaware, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, and Orange counties. This opportunity has been named by the funder to honor the artist’s significant and innovative contributions to the field of printmaking.

Whitefeather’s work reshaped the medium of screen-printing by pioneering water-based, non-toxic, and archival processes that expanded serigraphy’s possibilities as fine art. This material innovation was inseparable from the development of a distinct visual language grounded in artisan practice. Drawing from North Florida’s cultural and ecological diversity, Carolȳnne Whitefeather’s art engages the oral traditions and natural surroundings of the artist’s youth. Immersed among Seminole elders and descendants of European and First Peoples near Tallahassee, the artist channels the layered heritage of forests, rivers, and prairies into a diverse practice. The inaugural Carolȳnne Whitefeather Regional Grant will commence in 2026, following in the footsteps of the Ora Schneider Artist in Residency Program (2006–2024), and will continue to provide opportunities for regional artists.

WSW will award this residency to one artist, who may choose to work independently in any of our studio disciplines. Priority will be given to artists with experience and a working knowledge of etching or monoprint; letterpress; papermaking; or screenprinting.

Greenhut Artist Residency’s mission is to provide time, space, community, and support to emerging artists, writers, and scholars in a rural New England setting.

The LUX Center for the Arts is dedicated to transforming lives through art. We are a community of art lovers providing education through art classes, artist in residency programs, gallery exhibitions, and community building. We believe that LUX can help people make meaningful connections to art regardless of who they are. 

Art and community are key elements of our mission and passion. LUX Center for the Arts has been the heart of creativity in Lincoln for more than 47 years through our diverse programs, events, classes, and memberships. We provide an inclusive, community focused environment for artists of all ages and skill levels. 

Our artists in residency (AIR) program allows artists to practice, grow, develop and engage their skills in our community. We accomplish this by connecting our residents with a variety of resources, such as private studio space, teaching opportunities, and opportunities to show their work or curate shows in our gallery spaces. Connection to our community is fostered by bringing residents into contact with local galleries, art patrons, community groups and fellow artists. Residents are encouraged to be active participants in helping us build community through hands-on art making events, outreach opportunities and public engagement. 

This isn’t just an opportunity to focus on creating your own work. It is an opportunity to gain inspiration and perspective in a dynamic, multi-faceted contemporary art environment.  

Residents bring with them a unique set

ASLD’s Visiting Artist Series (VAS) brings notable artists to Denver from across the world. These artists complement existing ongoing classes and workshops, diversify our programming to include new artistic perspectives and media, and broaden teaching practices to enrich and enliven our faculty.

The Color Scheme Residency is a facet of the Visiting Artist Series born of the recognition that many artists have historically been excluded from formal art spaces, including artist residencies. Building on this knowledge, ASLD’s Color Scheme Residency seeks to take an active role in creating a Colorado arts community that uplifts and engages with historically underrepresented communities. Selected artists will be reflective of the arts community at large and open to participating in activities (workshops, exhibits, community conversations) that address specific themes and issues affecting historically underrepresented artists and communities. Each 7-month-long residency offers the artist access to dedicated studio space at ASLD; the opportunity to lead workshops, lectures, and community engagement programs; a monthly stipend; and culminates with an exhibition of work created throughout the residency (this may be a solo or group exhibition, as determined by the artist).

Each residency is tailored to the artist’s expertise and discipline.

Fergus Falls is a regional hub of arts and culture in West Central Minnesota, with a variety of organizations and spaces dedicated to visual arts, dance, performance, and artistic development. For the last 15 years, Springboard for the Arts’ rural headquarters in Fergus Falls has supported local artists in developing their careers, while building a national network of relationships and advocacy about the importance of the arts and artists in rural places. Springboard has brought together over 1,500 rural artists to Fergus Falls through programs like the Rural Regenerator Fellowship, the Rural Futures Summit, and more. 

In partnership with organizations and businesses, the Falls Community Arts Exchange invites artists to Fergus Falls who are interested in growing their own practice in a supportive environment or completing a collaborative local project. Visiting artists reside in a beautiful one-bedroom apartment in downtown Fergus Falls, and have access to support from Springboard staff, connections to local artists and leaders, and more. 

A coalition of local host partners play a key role in the Falls Exchange by sharing their own place-based processes and strategies with visiting artists, connecting artists to local community goals, and providing a supportive network for the artists to engage with local residents.  

We’re delighted to partner with the Fergus Falls Public Library, Outstate Brewing, and Victor Lundeen Company for our 2026-27 Exchange.