CubaSeen

Location

PO Box 2936
Acton, MA 01720
United States

CubaSeen is a U.S. arts organization that creates opportunities for collaboration – giving voice to the truths that emerge when visual artists from different cultures interact in meaningful ways:

  • Forming friendships by engaging with fellow artists
  • Cross-pollinating creative ideas
  • Debunking myths that we hold about each other

We are pro-engagement but otherwise apolitical and exist at the intersection of both governments recognizing the value of artists connecting across national boundaries.

Website
Program Website
Phone
9786211857
Tag Words
Artist-led
Artist-founded
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Priority given to BIPOC artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Communities Served
Adults
Languages
English
Residencies

CubaSeen Artist in Residency in Havana

Black Futures

A bald, Black trans masc person is reaching outward from the bottom of a Chinese pole. They are performing on a blue mat and the back wall of the room he's in is covered in a flowing curtain-like material.

A bald, Black trans masc person is reaching outward from the bottom of a Chinese pole. They are performing on a blue mat and the back wall of the room he's in is covered in a flowing curtain-like material.

A bald, Black trans masc person is climbing a Chinese pole. The back wall of the room he's in is covered in a flowing curtain-like material.

A bald, Black trans masc person is climbing a Chinese pole. The back wall of the room he's in is covered in a flowing curtain-like material.

A bald, Black trans masc person is lifting up a full body mirror and looking into it. He is wearing a green sweater and jeans.

A bald, Black trans masc person is lifting up a full body mirror and looking into it. He is wearing a green sweater and jeans.

Two Black people are hugging. They are standing on an ornamental rug and the back wall is covered in a flowing curtain-like material.

Two Black people are hugging. They are standing on an ornamental rug and the back wall is covered in a flowing curtain-like material.

A group of people are dancing on stage in two concentric circles. The inner circle is wearing blue Afro-cuban attire and the outer group is wearing red Afro-cuban attire. The backdrop of the stage is colored with blue lighting.

A group of people are dancing on stage in two concentric circles. The inner circle is wearing blue Afro-cuban attire and the outer group is wearing red Afro-cuban attire. The backdrop of the stage is colored with blue lighting.

A group of people are standing on a stage wearing colorful, traditional Afro-cuban clothing. They are dancing and moving to the right of the stage. The backdrop of the stage is colored with orange and yellow lighting.

A group of people are standing on a stage wearing colorful, traditional Afro-cuban clothing. They are dancing and moving to the right of the stage. The backdrop of the stage is colored with orange and yellow lighting.

A group of people are standing on a stage wearing colorful, traditional Afro-cuban clothing. There is a woman in a blue outfit dancing in the center. The backdrop of the stage is colored with red and blue lighting.

A group of people are standing on a stage wearing colorful, traditional Afro-cuban clothing. There is a woman in a blue outfit dancing in the center. The backdrop of the stage is colored with red and blue lighting.

Black person wearing black stands with hands about face level. They are communicating using ASL

Black person wearing black stands with hands about face level. They are communicating using ASL

Group of people gazing at photos hung on a brick wall.

Group of people gazing at photos hung on a brick wall.

In a crowd of people, a Black non-binary person with locs stands with flowers in his hands. He is smiling.

In a crowd of people, a Black non-binary person with locs stands with flowers in his hands. He is smiling.

Two Black people, wearing black, embracing.

Two Black people, wearing black, embracing.

Black non-binary person with locs is wearing black and dancing. Their arms are on an angle and they are in a semi-crouched position.

Black non-binary person with locs is wearing black and dancing. Their arms are on an angle and they are in a semi-crouched position.

Group of people on a grey dance floor with their knees bent in a semi-crouched position.

Group of people on a grey dance floor with their knees bent in a semi-crouched position.

Black Futures logo that reads "Black Futures" in black

Black Futures logo that reads "Black Futures" in black

Black Futures logo that reads "Black Futures" in yellow

Black Futures logo that reads "Black Futures" in yellow

Black Futures

Organization

Zaccho Dance Theatre

San Francisco, CA, United States

Zaccho Dance Theatre’s Black Futures Artist in Residence Program is open to diverse voices, emerging and established, called to express the Black experience through an arts practice that inspires dialogue and builds community. Our goal is to support Black performing artists at all points of their process and to give them an opportunity to conduct in depth research without the pressure of presenting a completed work by the end of the residency.



Black Futures is proudly funded by the City of San Francisco’s Dream Keeper Initiative and administered by the Mayor’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development.

Individuals and collaborative teams selected for the Black Futures residency program will receive:

  • A $6,000 stipend which can be used how the resident sees fit.
  • $2,500 to support the production of your work during the residency or to host an in-person engagement event for the Bayview community (eg, work-in-progress presentation, artist Q&A with talkback).
  • Up to 100 hours of free rehearsal space at Zaccho Studio in San Francisco.
  • A $1,000 stipend to a mentor of your choice to support you during your residency.
  • Social media and marketing support.
  • Additional professional development workshops to assist you with the creation of your required community engagement event, budgeting, grant writing, and brand asset creation.
  • Additional resident gatherings geared towards sharing artistic practice, ideas around collaboration, and holistic approaches to well-being.
Contact
Program Website
+1 415 822 6744

1777 Yosemite Ave #330
San Francisco, CA 94124
United States

Year Founded
2021
Context
Urban
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (no housing)
Community-engaged
Research
Experiential
Residency Length
9 months
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
4
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
May apply as a team
Discipline
Interdisciplinary Arts
Playwriting
Acting
Choreography
Dance
Performance Art
Theater
Music
Opera
Symphony
Sound Art
Storytelling
Companions
N/A
Country of Residence
Only open to artists based in country the program is located
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Emerging
Mid-career
Established
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Give artist talk or presentation
How does your residency program support artists?
Unstructured time
Unrestricted funding
Art production support
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Access to training on new artistic techniques and/or apprenticeship
Professional development support and/or trainings
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Additional Eligibility Information

** Applications are accepted annually in August for residencies that take place from October to June.

Eligibility: Theater, dance, and interdisciplinary artists, as well as collaborative teams who identify as Black, African, African American, or of African descent. Both emerging and established artists are welcome to apply. Artists should have at least three years of professional work in their field. Applicants must live in the Bay Area and preference will be given to residents of San Francisco.



Selection Process: An interdisciplinary selection committee will consider applications for the residencies. There will be careful consideration when selecting artists who represent a diverse set of disciplines, experiences, and ideas.



Application Process: Submit all materials requested in the Google Form linked to on the Zaccho webpage.

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
4
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
33
Artist Stipend
6000
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
2500
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

$2500 - Funding to support the production of your work during the residency or to host an in-person engagement event for the Bayview community (eg, work-in-progress presentation, artist Q&A with talkback).

$1000 - Funding for a mentor of your choice to support you during your residency.

 

Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Orientation upon arrival
Captions for videos
Links to resources, effective practices, grievance procedures, etc.
ASL interpretation
Written and or hard copies of text being presented
High contrast, clear way-finding and/or signage
Accessible seating
Staff/volunteer reading information aloud
Staff/volunteer giving directions
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
ADA Compliant
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
No housing accommodations available
Accessibility Contact Name
Jessica Bailey
Accessibility Contact Email
jessica@zaccho.org
Type of Housing
No housing provided
Accessible Housing
N/A
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
N/A
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

Zaccho Studio Specs

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Dance Studio With Sprung Floor
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
ADA Compliant
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
On-call Studio support provided

ArtYard

Location

13 Front Street
Frenchtown , NJ 08825
United States

ArtYard brings provocative art, performance, and creative mischief to a small town on the river’s edge in Frenchtown, New Jersey. We are an incubator for creative expression and a catalyst for collaborations that reveal the transformational power of art. We are home to an interdisciplinary alternative contemporary art center comprised of a residency, exhibition, and theater programs dedicated to presenting transformative artwork, fostering unexpected collaborations, and incubating new work.

Website
Program Website
Phone
9089965018
Tag Words
Artist-founded
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Priority given to BIPOC artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Priority given to Disabled and Deaf artists
ADA Compliant Campus + Facilities
Priority given to LGBTQI2A+ artists
Partial Funding Available
Funding available for BIPOC Artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Funding available for Disabled and Deaf artists
Funding available for LGBTQI2A+ artists
Communities Served
Adults
Elders
Families
General Public
Indigenous/Native American Community
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
Migrant and Immigrant Community
People with Disabilities
School Groups
Teens
Veterans
Youth, K-12
Languages
English

Hued Songs | Backing Black Belonging

Location

PO Box 630142
Miami, FL 33163
United States

Hued Songs produces experiences that amplify Black joy, Black creativity, and Black belonging. through song, spoken word, dance, and heart, our work is rooted across three core principles: 

To provide a platform on which Black and Brown artists can be seen, heard, & paid. 

The Arts are a right and not a privilege, this we work to remove cost, geography, and perception barriers to every performance.

Every performance is an opportunity to build belonging, empathy, and community for all. 

Website
Program Website
Tag Words
BIPOC-founded (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
BIPOC-led (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Priority given to BIPOC artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)

Zaccho Dance Theatre

Location

1777 Yosemite Ave #330
San Francisco, CA 94124
United States

Founded in 1980, Zaccho Dance Theatre creates and presents performance work that investigates dance as it relates to place. Artistic Director Joanna Haigood and collaborators pursue unique and challenging visions of dance, including spectacular aerial choreography, evocative site-specific performances, and culturally significant subject matter. Zaccho Dance Theatre is located in Bayview Hunters Point, San Francisco’s African American Arts & Cultural District.

To read more, visit our webpage.

Website
Program Website
Phone
+1 415 822 6744
Tag Words
Artist-led
Artist-founded
BIPOC-founded (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
BIPOC-led (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Priority given to BIPOC artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
ADA Compliant Campus + Facilities
Fully Funded Residency
Funding available for BIPOC Artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Communities Served
Adults
Elders
General Public
Youth, K-12
Languages
English
Residencies

Black Futures

Wassaic Project 2026 Residency

The mill at dusk

The mill at dusk

Summer barn studio

Summer barn studio

Summer barn studio

Summer barn studio

Summer barn studio

Summer barn studio

Wassaic Project 2026 Residency

Organization

Wassaic Project

Wassaic, NY, United States

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. 

Contact
Program Website

37 Furnace Bank Rd
Wassaic, NY 12592
United States

Year Founded
2008
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Residency Length
2 weeks - 1 month
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
10
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Costume/Fashion Design
Dance
Digital Fabrication
Drawing
Fiction
Fine Metals/Jewelry
Graphic Design
Illustration
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Multimedia Arts
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Photography
Poetry
Printmaking
Public Art
Sculpture
Sound Art
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Visual Arts
Woodworking
Companions
Pets (Non-service animals)
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Residents granted leave during residency
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Children allowed for full stay
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
N/A
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Inspiration from natural environment
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
50
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
500
Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
900
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

The actual cost of each residency is $5,000 per month, which includes a semi-private studio, private bedroom, full use of our facilities, visiting artist program, studio visits, insurance, and staff support. In an effort to serve and support emerging artists, we attempt to subsidize residencies for all individual artists who do not have other forms of support. Thanks to the generous support of donors and grants, the artist’s contribution for the winter residency program is $900 per a 4-week period.

We also offer need-based financial assistance to artists-in-residence for whom it would be impossible to attend without financial support. Financial need is self-reported by artists in their applications. We ask that artists who are in a position to fully contribute towards the residency fee please do so.

 

Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

FELLOWSHIPS:

The Wassaic Project offers the following Fellowships:

 

  • The Work and Family Fellowship offers no-fee residencies and $500 honorariums to several artists-in-residence per year participating in the Family Residency program.
  • The Sustainable Arts Fellowship offers no-fee residencies and $500 honorariums to several artists who identify as Black, Indigenous or a Person of Color per year participating in the Family Residency program.
  • The Mary Ann Unger Fellowship offers a no-fee residency to 1 female-identifying artist who identifies as Black, Indigenous or a Person of Color per year who primarily works in sculpture.
  • The ArtForArtists Fellowship for Social Justice Based Practice offers a no-fee residency and $500 honorarium to 1 artist who identifies as Black, Indigenous or a Person of Color per year.

 

To be considered for the Work and Family Fellowship and Sustainable Arts Fellowship:

In your application, please take some time to reflect on the ways in which care and caregiving, whatever those words mean to you, come through (or might come through) in your work. It’s okay if this isn’t something you’ve considered before. We think of these Fellowships as a starting point towards building a future where artists shape the way society sees and values care.

 

All applicants are considered for the Mary Ann Unger Fellowship and the ArtForArtists Fellowship for Social Justice Based Practice and do not have to complete any additional information on their application.

 

Application Fee
25
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Staff/volunteer reading information aloud
Staff/volunteer giving directions
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Inaccessible
Accessibility Statement/Info Page
https://www.wassaicproject.org/visit#:~:text=The%20ground%20floor%20of%20Maxon%…
Additional Accessibility Information

Accessibility
The ground floor of Maxon Mills has a wheelchair lift and an ADA-compliant bathroom accessible from outside. Maxon Mills does not have an elevator at this time. Visitors who need to move around, twitch, pace, or not make eye contact are welcome. If you have access needs not addressed here, email us and we’ll work with you to support them.

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Dani Klebes
Accessibility Contact Email
danielle@wassaicproject.org
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
Inaccessible
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Housing available
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
Inaccessible
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

Artists-in-residence will receive an adaptable semi-private studio space in the historic Maxon Mills. All studios are ~100 square feet. Artists-in-residence will have 24-hour access to their studio and accommodations which include a private bedroom in a shared house (complete with common spaces, 1–2 full bathrooms, fully stocked kitchen, etc). Artists participating through the Family program will receive a private house. Artists-in-residence also have access to workshop facilities, including a wood shop and a ceramics studio.

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Dedicated Studio/Shop Technicians - Part Time
Ceramics Workspace
Electric Kiln
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Printmaking Workspaces
Silkscreen Studio
Washer And Dryer
Dedicated Wood Shop
Woodworking Tools
Tablesaw
Bandsaw
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Inaccessible
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
Tech hours

Eureka!

Location

77 Cornell St
STE 308
Kingston, NY 12401
United States

Eureka! is a small press and residency centering QTBIPOC artists, healers, organizers, and culture-bearers in Kingston, NY and nationally who imagine and enact futures of justice, care, and joy. 
 

Website
Program Website
Tag Words
Artist-led
Artist-founded
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Priority given to BIPOC artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Priority given to LGBTQI2A+ artists
Priority given to Parent artists
Fully Funded Residency
Funding available for BIPOC Artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Funding available for Disabled and Deaf artists
Funding available for LGBTQI2A+ artists
Funding available for Parent artists
Communities Served
Adults
Children under 5
Elders
Families
General Public
Indigenous/Native American Community
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
Migrant and Immigrant Community
People with Disabilities
School Groups
Teens
Youth, K-12
Languages
English

Surf Point

Surf Point

Organization

Surf Point

Mission

Surf Point provides time, space and support for members of the visual arts community to think, connect and create.

Program

In keeping with the vision of our founders, arts patron Mary-Leigh Smart and artist Beverly Hallam, Surf Point offers nominated artists and art professionals three-week live-work residencies in a boldly Modernist home on the coast of York, Maine.

Vision

Founded in the conviction that the visual arts - and its practitioners - are essential to human experience, Surf Point fosters a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can thrive.

Values

Surf Point commits to equity, transparency and integrity in our: recruitment and care of residents; engagement with the public and conserved land; building and site accessibility; investments and budgetary decisions; and board and staff composition.

Contact
Program Website

PO Box 446
York, ME 03909
United States

Year Founded
2019
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Embedded in historic site
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Retreat
Research
Experiential
Residency Length
3 weeks - 3 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
4
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Animation
Architecture
Art Conservation
Art Education
Art History
Augmented Reality
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Computing
Costume/Fashion Design
Criticism
Dance
Digital Fabrication
Digital Media
Documentary
Drawing
Electronic Arts
Environmental Arts
Film
Fine Metals/Jewelry
Graphic Design
History
Illustration
Industrial Design
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Journalism
Landscape Architecture
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Philosophy
Photography
Poetry
Printmaking
Public Art
Sculpture
Social Practice
Sound Art
Storytelling
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Urban Planning/Design
Virtual Reality
Visual Arts
Woodworking
Writing
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Only open to artists based in country the program is located
Family Friendly
Residents granted leave during residency
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Emerging
Mid-career
Established
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
N/A
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Unstructured time
Unrestricted funding
Access to studio space to create new work
Inspiration from natural environment
Inspiration from cultural context
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Other
Additional Eligibility Information

We use a bi-annual nomination process to reach a diverse pool of candidates from across the U.S. and to focus administrative resources on the program itself. The process begins with an invitation to dozens of nominators (alumni, academics, artists, curators, writers, etc.) to share names of eligible individuals, including visual artists, curators, writers, or other art professionals. Nominees must have a strong work history and be interested in a largely self-directed experience in a secluded setting. Above all, they must be kind and thoughtful of others.

Nominees show their interest by submitting an online application, and selections are made by lottery to ensure that all applications are considered equally. We aim to balance accepted residents with a waitlist in case of cancellations. Residents are given access to a handbook with details of our program and events, including informal studio visits and guided nature explorations.

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
36
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
150
Artist Stipend
1500
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Application by nomination only
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Full description of accessibility on campus
Links to resources, effective practices, grievance procedures, etc.
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Yael Reinharz
Accessibility Contact Email
yael@surfpointfoundation.org
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
N/A
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
N/A
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Air Conditioned Housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Residents have access to private kitchen
Food stipend provided
Additional Meals Information
Food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Computer and internet connection provided in studio area (private)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
N/A
Studio Support/Tech
No studio support provided
Studios/facilities Details
Air Conditioned
Heat and Cool control access

KODA Artist Residency

Governors Island Ferry View

Governors Island Ferry View

KODA/RU House 404b on Colonels Row

KODA/RU House 404b on Colonels Row

Exhibition view of Rowan Renee: Solo Exhibition. 2022. Photo by Argenis Apolinario.

Exhibition view of Rowan Renee: Solo Exhibition. 2022. Photo by Argenis Apolinario.

Exhibition view of Cynthia Tobar: We can’t be replaced/Nosotres no podemos ser reemplazades. 2022.

Exhibition view of Cynthia Tobar: We can’t be replaced/Nosotres no podemos ser reemplazades. 2022.

Exhibition view of Mildred Beltré: Working to get there. 2022. Photo by Argenis Apolinario.

Exhibition view of Mildred Beltré: Working to get there. 2022. Photo by Argenis Apolinario.

KODA/RU House 404b on Colonels Row

KODA/RU House 404b on Colonels Row

Governors Island Ferry View

Governors Island Ferry View

Governors Island Ferry View

Governors Island Ferry View

KODA Artist Residency

Organization

KODA

New York, NY, United States

KODA offers an artist residency program for two mid-career, female-identifying and/or non-binary artists who create conceptual and socially engaged work. The Fall 2025 residency will span from August 1-October 31, 2025. The program is placed under the theme of Peace-Building.

Selected artists receive:

  • Studio space from August 1-October 31, 2025 on Governors Island
  • Optional residency exhibition on Governors Island
  • Honorarium in the amount of $1,000
  • Studio visits with art world professionals such as curators and art historians
  • Public engagement opportunities, with an additional honorarium of $250
  • Professional development credit of $200
  • Monthly curatorial and production consultancy with KODA team
  • Networking and collaboration opportunities
  • Access to Materials for the Arts

APPLY: The Open Call for KODA Fall 2025 Social Practice Residency program placed under the theme of Peace-Building opens on March 10, 2025. Proposals will be accepted between March 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET and April 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. Two selected artists will be notified of the residency offer by May 31, 2025.

Contact
Program Website

Governors Island, KODA/RU House 407b on Colonels Row
New York, NY 11231
United States

Year Founded
2019
Context
Urban
Suburban
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Embedded in a national park or land trust
Embedded in historic site
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (no housing)
Thematic
Community-engaged
Research
Residency Length
3 months - 3 months
Languages
English
French
Other
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
2
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Acting
Animation
Architecture
Art Conservation
Art Education
Augmented Reality
Blacksmithing
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Choreography
Computing
Costume/Fashion Design
Criticism
Dance
Digital Fabrication
Digital Media
Documentary
Drawing
Electronic Arts
Environmental Arts
Environmentalism/Conservation
Fiction
Film
Fine Metals/Jewelry
Glass Arts
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Journalism
Landscape Architecture
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Music
New Genres
Nonfiction
Opera
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Printmaking
Public Art
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Social Practice
Sound Art
Storytelling
Symphony
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Theater
Translation
TV + Radio
Urban Planning/Design
Virtual Reality
Visual Arts
Woodworking
Writing
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Mid-career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Unstructured time
Unrestricted funding
Access to studio space to create new work
Inspiration from natural environment
Professional development support and/or trainings
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Additional Eligibility Information

Eligibility:

  • KODA’s residency program is targeted to mid-career artists working in all media and creating conceptual and socially engaged work. While the term “mid-career” is up to interpretation, we consider artists aged 30 years old or older, having a significant body of works spanning several years, with minimum 10 years of experience as professional artist, and minimum two solo exhibitions, as “mid-career”. They are often without current gallery representation.
  • Artists must be 30 years old or older.
  • We invite female-identifying and/or non-binary artists to apply.
  • Our 2025 residency theme is Peace-Building.
  • KODA does not provide housing, transportation, or visa sponsorship.
  • We do not accept applications from students currently enrolled in school.
  • We do not require a BA, MA, BFA, or MFA.
  • We do not yet accept applications from collectives/collaborative groups.
  • We require the artist to devote a minimum of 20 hours per month to the Artist Residency.
  • We require Artists-in-Residence to participate in open studios at least once during their residency term.
  • We require Artists-in-Residence to attend monthly residency meetings.

 

Selection process: We will be accepting two Artists-in-Residence for the Fall 2025 Peace-Building season. A jury of experts in the field, and KODA staff and board will take part in the selection process. Short-listed candidates will be notified by May 15, 2025. Accepted candidates will be notified by May 25, 2025, and announced on May 31, 2025.

 

APPLY:

https://koda.submittable.com/submit

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
2
Artist Stipend
1000
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Orientation upon arrival
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Inaccessible
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
No housing accommodations available
Accessibility Contact Name
Klaudia Ofwona Draber
Accessibility Contact Email
klaudia@kodalab.org
Type of Housing
No housing provided
Accessible Housing
N/A
Accessible Communal Spaces
Inaccessible
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Inaccessible

Mineral Arts & Residencies (MARS)

Five artists in front of the school, one holding a small dog, two holding an inclusive sign that says "Lewis County Welcomes Everybody."

Five artists in front of the school, one holding a small dog, two holding an inclusive sign that says "Lewis County Welcomes Everybody."

Six artists in front of the school, standing from left to right up the steps -- five women, one male on the right.

Six artists in front of the school, standing from left to right up the steps -- five women, one male on the right.

Three artist residents stand indoors in the multipurpose room with Washington State Poet Laureate Rena Priest.

Three artist residents stand indoors in the multipurpose room with Washington State Poet Laureate Rena Priest.

Two artists outside on a hike, posed in front of a meadow with Mt. Rainier in the background.

Two artists outside on a hike, posed in front of a meadow with Mt. Rainier in the background.

A writer smiles from a booth inside of the Headquarters Tavern, in walking distance to the school.

A writer smiles from a booth inside of the Headquarters Tavern, in walking distance to the school.

Community members sit in a row listening to the residents' share night, with one holding her hand over her mouth in concentration.

Community members sit in a row listening to the residents' share night, with one holding her hand over her mouth in concentration.

Two women in bikinis do headstands on a dock lining Mineral Lake.

Two women in bikinis do headstands on a dock lining Mineral Lake.

Mineral Arts & Residencies (MARS)

Organization

Mineral Arts & Residencies

Mineral, WA, United States

We provide accepted artists with space and time to create new work without the interruptions of normal life and with the bonus of healthy meals. During each residency, we host visiting artist presentations as well as resident "show & tells" -- both are dessert potlucks.

 

Contact
Program Website
206-937-5643

PO Box 214
Mineral, WA 98355
United States

Year Founded
2014
Context
Rural
Remote
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Retreat
Community-engaged
Residency Length
1 week - 2 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
4
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Book Arts
Drawing
Fiction
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Mixed Media
Nonfiction
Painting
Photography
Poetry
Printmaking
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Visual Arts
Woodworking
Writing
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Residents granted leave during residency
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for fellow residents
Lead a skill share
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Inspiration from natural environment
Inspiration from cultural context
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Additional Eligibility Information

We offer residencies for adults 21 and up. We do not exclude people currently enrolled in fine arts higher education (BFA/MFA). Please visit our Submittable page for information about fellowship opportunities for writers and artists from the Pacific Northwest, who are BIPOC, or who are LGBTQ+ visual artists from the Pacific Northwest. We offer a mix of fellowships and low-cost paid residencies; if you apply for a fellowship for which you're eligible, you can elect to also be reviewed for paid residency. (This way, you are juried as narrowly or broadly as you wish within one application fee.)

Our Submittable page with application information is here.

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
28
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
120
Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
450
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

We charge $450 for a one-week residency and $900 for a two-week residency, including all meals and snacks, linens, and programming. We can provide transportation from points along the I-5 corridor (airports, Amtrak, bus stations, towns/addresses) between Portland, OR and Seattle, WA for a $25-30/fee each way. 

Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
425
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

Our fellowships cover the one-week ($450) or two-week ($900) residency fee, including room and board, and include transportation from within the Portland-to-Seattle corridor along I-5 (pickup/drop-off at airports, bus stations, Amtrak, your aunt's house), so the artist pays no fee other than getting to Portland/Western Washington.

We have one fellowship which provides a larger travel stipend -- from $125 to $400 -- and that is the Erin Donovan Writing Fellowship.

Application Fee
25
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Staff/volunteer giving directions
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Additional Accessibility Information

Depending on an artist's mobility, we are not 100% accessible. The main school building is single story and has a ramp entry as well as disabled parking. The 9-foot wide halls and smooth floors are fine for those with walkers and wheelchairs. Most doors (to your studio room, in and out of the dining room, to and from the deck) are 36 inches wide, but doors into the bathrooms are narrower and not accessible-width for all wheelchairs (travel wheelchairs have worked, and these should be fine for a walker). To shower you will need to be able to step into or otherwise get over the shower pan's raised rim. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have concerns about accessibility; we have hosted residents who have maneuvered easily in travel wheelchairs and with walkers, as well as residents who have brought caregivers who share a room with them (rooms have two queen beds apiece). 

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Jane Hodges
Accessibility Contact Email
mineralschoolarts@gmail.com
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
206-937-5643
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

Most of residency takes place inside the main school building, so it should be accessible. Everything is on one story, including the common area where residents and visiting artists present.

Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

The entry doors to the bathrooms in the main school building are narrower ("in" and "out" doors with a column between them). Before a resident who is dependent on a wheelchair comes, we'd like to send dimensions/photos and discuss if we can work for them. 

Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Housing available
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Common/Communal Spaces Information

The dining room and library/presentation room are on the main (single) floor of the building. All furniture is movable, so it is easy for a person using a wheelchair to roll up to a place at the dining table, or to choose a place in the library/common room for presentation nights.

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
WIFI available in housing
Housekeeping services
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Other
Meals Provided
All meals
Additional Meals Information
Vegan meal options can be requested
Vegetarian meal options can be requested
Gluten-free meal options can be requested
Food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated
Snack and beverage provided
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in studio area (private)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

We can offer tables and task lamps, but expect visual artists to bring their own supplies. On arrival day, we let visual artists decide where they might like to work and can help move furnishings/tables to a placement that works for them in their room or outside of their room.

Studio Support/Tech
Air Conditioned
Heat and Cool control access
Additional Studio Information

The building has heat throughout and in warmer months we have a mix of air conditioning and fans, depending on the room. Windows open, as well. The gym is well-insulated and locked and provides another option as a place to work. 

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