Grand Canyon Artist-In-Residence

Graphic representation of grand canyon against back background with text: "Artist in Residence"

Graphic representation of grand canyon against back background with text: "Artist in Residence"

Grand Canyon Artist-In-Residence

Grand Canyon, AZ, United States

The Grand Canyon Conservancy (GCC) Artist-In-Residence program is designed to host individual artists with a well-developed body of work that engages contemporary themes -- especially those tied to conservation, cultural identity, and community. The residency prioritizes artists whose work and public programs are site-specific and best fit the goals of telling stories that have been excluded, hidden, unknown, untold, or under-emphasized.  The residency embraces an artist-focused, open-ended model that prioritizes on-site research and exploration in the interest of creating deeper personal and public relationships with the Grand Canyon. While the residency is a highly immersive experience and community outreach is an important aspect of the engagement, artists can spend time on-site as they wish. 

Contact

Grand Canyon Conservancy
4 Tonto
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
United States

Year Founded
2020
Context
Remote
Residency Structure
Embedded in a national park or land trust
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Retreat
Community-engaged
Research
Experiential
Residency Length
4 weeks - 8 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
1
Collaborative Residency
N/A
Discipline
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Choreography
Costume/Fashion Design
Dance
Digital Media
Documentary
Drawing
Ecology
Electronic Arts
Environmental Arts
Environmentalism/Conservation
Fiction
Film
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Music
New Genres
Nonfiction
Painting
Performance Art
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Printmaking
Public Art
Science
Sculpture
Social Practice
Sound Art
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Theater
Visual Arts
Writing
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Mid-career
Established
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for the public
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Research support
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 for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Additional Eligibility Information

Visit our website to learn more: Grand Canyon Artist in Residence

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
4
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
165
Artist Stipend
400
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

Stipend = $400/week

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

American Indigenous artists may apply for free.

Five hardship grants are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Application Fee
45
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
Written and or hard copies of text being presented
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Additional Accessibility Information

Every effort will be made to accommodate artists with disabilities or accessibility needs.  

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Local arrangements coordinated by resident
Local arrangements coordinated by staff
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Clover Morell
Accessibility Contact Email
cmorell@grandcanyon.org
Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

The residence is not wheelchair accessible. If required, other arrangements can be discussed. 

Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
Inaccessible
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Common/Communal Spaces Information

Grand Canyon National Park has a recreation center with a gym, yoga classes, piano room, and community space. 

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
WIFI available in housing
Air Conditioned Housing
Meals Provided
Residents have access to private kitchen
No meals are provided
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

The Verkamp's historic artist residence is both a living space and a studio which consists of a large, well-lit primary workspace with the following artist tools: 

  • Large oak easel (holds canvas/panels up to 78" horizontal)
  • Large oak writing desk and rolling chair
  • Cutting mat
  • Clamp-on studio lights
  • Upholstered reading chair
  • Large closets with space for hanging as well as shelving
  • Light-weight plastic 4' folding tables (3)
  • Canvas drop cloths 
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Electric Kiln
Easels
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Inaccessible
Studio Support/Tech
No studio support provided

Kindred Creative Residence + Agro-ForesT

Kindred CRAFT Dream House, a victorian-style house surrounded by full, lush green trees.  Light blue sky.

Kindred CRAFT Dream House, a victorian-style house surrounded by full, lush green trees. Light blue sky.

Mowed green field next to a long driveway.  In the distance is a High Tunnel used for gardening, in front of a line of green trees.

Mowed green field next to a long driveway. In the distance is a High Tunnel used for gardening, in front of a line of green trees.

Snow covered landscape with High Tunnel in background

Snow covered landscape with High Tunnel in background

Kindred gardens at dusk

Kindred gardens at dusk

Kindred Cabin - Private 2 bedroom, 1 bath, with studio

Kindred Cabin - Private 2 bedroom, 1 bath, with studio

Mountain view from south facing cabin window

Mountain view from south facing cabin window

Kindred Creative Residence + Agro-ForesT

Jeffersonville, VT, United States

We are building a multi-racial, multi-ethnic, multi-generational cooperative of creatives, educators, and farmers with a common mission to create a community based on shared values and democratic principles. We believe in sustainable living through regenerative agriculture, community outreach, education, and inclusivity. 

 

We are guests and caretakers of 66 acres of wooded property with trails, forest, fields, and streams in the lush green mountains of unceded Abenaki land in Fletcher, Vermont. Join us to begin conversations around social, racial, and environmental justice and the role we, as artist/educators/activists, play in uplifting the next generation of artist/activist leaders! We have beautiful outdoor spaces for plein air painting, abundant woods for crafting and sculpting with natural materials, and woods to explore for inspiration and contemplation. Bring your sustainable art supplies, small tools, sketchbooks, and wisdom, to make art, grow food, and be the change we want to see in the world!

 

We offer short term (2 week) and long term (4, 6 & 8 week) residencies. You may stay in the Kindred House, Kindred Red Cabin, Yurt, or camp in a three season tent.  Our residency is meant to inspire you, offer a place to rest, and support creativity surrounded by nature.  Artists, writers, think-tanks, educators and learners, farmers and community activists, and culture workers are invited to apply.

Please contact us to find out how our residency may contribute to your goals.

Contact

K Rd
Jeffersonville, VT 05464
United States

Year Founded
2022
Context
Rural
Remote
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Retreat
Community-engaged
Research
Experiential
Residency Length
2 weeks - 8 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
5
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Art Education
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Nonfiction
Painting
Performance Art
Poetry
Sculpture
Writing
Companions
N/A
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Children allowed for full stay
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Emerging
Mid-career
Established
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Donate a work of art
Participate in public programming
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead a skill share
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Unstructured time
Inspiration from natural environment
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

Please see our website for details on how to apply.

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
3
Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

Residency includes plant-based dinner, Monday - Friday

2 weeks ($2,400 - $4,500)

4 Weeks ($3,600 - $5,000)

6 Weeks ($4,800 - $6,400)

8 Weeks ($8,000- $10,000)

Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Fee
15
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
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
N/A
Additional Accessibility Information

Please contact us to discuss your particular accommodation requests.

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Nina Buxenbaum
Accessibility Contact Email
nina.kindred@proton.me
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Shared bedroom
Accessible Housing
Inaccessible
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
N/A
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Residents have access to shared kitchen
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
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Ethernet provided in living or studio area
No computer access available
Studios/Facilities Details

Currently there is one space that can be used as a private or shared studio in the Kindred Red Cabin equipped with a large work table and easel for medium and small formats.

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Shared Studios
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
N/A
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided

Kindred Creative Residence + Agro-ForesT

Location

K
Jeffersonville, VT 05464
United States

We are stewards of 66-acres in the homeland of the Abenaki people of the Wabanaki Confederacy.  We are honored to be guests and caretakers of the field, forest, and streams that run through this sacred land. We offer space for artist and writers to work, live close to nature, and enjoy the time for personal reflection and creative expression away from the distractions of social media and devices.

We offer a private room and space for writing and reflection, with a shared kitchen and bath in the Kindred House. Currently, our indoor work spaces are limited to the private 2 bedroom Kindred Cabin with its own kitchen and bath. While we are in the process of preparing additional work areas we encourage artists who need time to develop their ideas, enjoy working outdoors, and personal reflection, to apply. We also have a Yurt, that sleeps up to four people nestled in the woods, near a seasonal brook as well as three season canvas tents and campsites depending on your level of comfort. Artist/Writers can request 1 to 8 week stays.

Fees: $1,200-$2,250 per week.

*A sliding fee scale is available, preference given to BIPOC artist/writers. Those who have the capacity to pay the full cost will make it possible for us to offer more opportunities to others without sufficient financial resources.

Location: (address is provided when you sign up for the residency/workshop)

  • 15 mins to town (natural foods store, community center, restaurants, hardware store, state-wide bike trail, farmer's market)
  • 25 mins to Mount Mansfield and Smuggler's Notch Resort (tourist hub, skiing, waterpark)
  • 45 mins to the Vermont Studio Center in Johnson, VT.
  • 55 mins to Sutton, Quebec, Canada (tourist hub and outdoorsy/foodie town)
  • 1 hour from Burlington (most populated town in VT) and Burlington International Airport (main VT airport)
  • 2 hours from Montreal, Quebec, Canada 

 

Phone
Tag Words
Artist-led
Artist-founded
BIPOC-founded (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
BIPOC-led (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Priority given to BIPOC artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Priority given to LGBTQI2A+ artists
Communities Served
Adults
Elders
Families
Incarcerated (or Formerly Incarcerated) Individuals
Indigenous/Native American Community
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
Migrant and Immigrant Community
Languages
English
Spanish

Fountainhead Residency

Image of the Fountainhead Residency in Miami

Image of the Fountainhead Residency in Miami

Fountainhead Residency

Miami, FL, United States

Fountainhead Residency provides artists with connections to thrive in their careers and a nurturing environment to create, converse, inspire and be inspired.

During each month-long residency, artists are personally introduced to nationally recognized curators, collectors, and gallerists for one-on-one studio visits, offering a one-of-kind opportunity for mentorship, insight, and perspective on their work. They are invited to experiment, investigate, and reflect, while being immersed in the local cultural landscape. Artists-in-residence receive roundtrip airfare, living and working accommodations and a stipend. They meet local artists and explore Miami’s major museums, collections and galleries. Attorneys, financial professionals and business consultants are available for critical entrepreneurial guidance.

At the end of each month, Fountainhead welcomes the public into the residency to meet the artists, view their work, and learn what inspires them. In pursuit of supporting artists financially, works are made available for sale, and the organization works directly with the artist and honors any gallery representation agreements to facilitate these sales. Fountainhead’s proceeds directly support the program and its artist community, funding artist stipends, honorariums, and artist programs.

Artists live and work communally in a 1950s home, iconic of Miami’s Modern architectural style, in the historic and centrally-located Morningside neighborhood. The residency is surrounde

Contact

5600 N. Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33137
United States

Year Founded
2008
Context
Urban
Suburban
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Thematic
Community-engaged
Residency Length
1 month - 1 month
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
3
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
May apply as a team
Discipline
Visual Arts
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Immersion in new culture and/context
Access to studio space to create new work
Inspiration from natural environment
Inspiration from cultural context
Professional development support and/or trainings
Opportunities to develop relationships 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
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
33
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
500
Artist Stipend
1000
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

Selected artists receive round-trip airfare and living and working accommodations.

Application Fee
0
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
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Accessibility Contact Name
Francesca Nabors
Accessibility Contact Email
francesca@fountainheadarts.org
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
N/A
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Air Conditioned Housing
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Additional Meals Information
Vegan meal options can be requested
Vegetarian meal options can be requested
Gluten-free meal options can be requested
Kosher and halal options can be requested
Food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Washer And Dryer
Woodworking Tools
Tablesaw
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio support provided by staff

Print + Paper Technical Residencies

Print resident artist May Maylisa Cat operates a Vandercook press to make a letterpres print.

Print resident artist May Maylisa Cat operates a Vandercook press to make a letterpres print.

Paper resident artist Antonius Bui moves yellow and blue paper pulp on a large 10x12 foot frame on grass.

Paper resident artist Antonius Bui moves yellow and blue paper pulp on a large 10x12 foot frame on grass.

Paper resident Maddy Dubin looks at a sheet of handmade paper they just made in front of a green forested background with pond.

Paper resident Maddy Dubin looks at a sheet of handmade paper they just made in front of a green forested background with pond.

Print resident Alejandra Arias Sevilla makes a letterpress print

Print resident Alejandra Arias Sevilla makes a letterpress print

Print + Paper Technical Residencies

Colton, OR, United States

We are excited to announce the evolving relationship between our two technical residency programs that will be concurrently hosted at our partner campus Camp Colton, in fall 2022 and spring 2023. Applications are now open to apply to either our letterpress printing focused residency, or our hand papermaking focused residency. There is no fee to apply or participate, more details on the application process below.

For both residencies we are hoping to engage with artists working with the theme(s) of land, flora and fauna, place, craft, ancestral knowledge, time and related themes. Successful applicants will speak to how their art/craft practice relates to these ideas. Examples of experimentation with process and connection to materiality are also encouraged via applicant work samples.

By hosting these residencies concurrently, we envision opportunities for convergence and conversation between these allied art forms as well as between the residents. The rural, secluded setting of Camp Colton grounds the residencies in connection to nature and provides time for focused engagement with craft.  

Further details and application info available at https://www.steloarts.org/cc-future-residencies

Contact

412 NW 8th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
United States

Year Founded
2022
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Embedded in a non-profit inn and retreat center
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Experiential
Residency Length
2 weeks - 2 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
2
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Interdisciplinary Arts
Printmaking
Visual Arts
Book Arts
Paper Arts
Environmental Arts
Companions
N/A
Country of Residence
Only open to artists based in country the program is located
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Emerging
Mid-career
Established
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
How does your residency program support artists?
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
Inspiration from natural environment
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Additional Eligibility Information

Applicants may apply to one or both programs, but will only be awarded 1 residency. If you do apply for both programs please indicate which program is your preferred choice.

Applications are open May 10 - June 17, 2022. To apply visit this google form.

An independent committee of 4 alumni from the technical residency programs will review applications and make recommendations for residency finalists. Jury announcements will be made in late May. All finalists will be interviewed via zoom by the Stelo co-leaders and Camp Colton partners. 

Selection is based on: work samples, communication of themes relating to social, political, and/or environmental issues, connection to materiality, and the ability to work in a small creative community. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are priorities for Stelo and Camp Colton. We encourage applicants from historically marginalized communities to apply as we seek to uplift a variety of perspectives and lived experiences.

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
4
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
75
Artist Stipend
2350
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
500
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

> An exhibition honorarium of $500 (provided on delivery of artwork for the exhibition in November 2023)

Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
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
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?
Partially Accessible
Additional Accessibility Information

We are currently unable to offer ADA accessible accommodations for these programs.  The residency is partially accessible for limited mobility individuals both within the studios and living accommodations. We can offer golf carts for transportation between buildings, and have 1 living space without steps.

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Jenn Woodward
Accessibility Contact Email
jenn@steloarts.org
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

For both the print and paper residency studio technicians may assist residents with the operation of equipment based on mobility access needs. Technician support is limited to 40 hours within the 2 week residency stay.

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

The residency site has gravel and mulch paths of various widths and elevations between the living accommodations and the studio facilities. These paths may not be accessible for individuals experiencing limited mobility. 

Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Common/Communal Spaces Information

There will be 2 common meals provided in a gathering hall that is ADA compliant.

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
WIFI available in housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Residents have access to private kitchen
Additional Meals Information
Vegan meal options can be requested
Vegetarian meal options can be requested
Gluten-free meal options can be requested
Kosher and halal options can be requested
Food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Dedicated Studio/Shop Technicians - Part Time
Exhibition / Installation Space
Hydraulic Press
Printmaking Workspaces
Book Arts Facilities
Papermaking Studio
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
Studio support provided by dedicated tech
Tech hours

The Bowers House Week Residency

Bowers Hour: a series of entertainment, educational and arts & music programming

Bowers Hour: a series of entertainment, educational and arts & music programming

Bowers House Ambassadors l-r, Jonny Hibbert Music, Chip and Michelle (Bowers) Vandiver, Family Custodian Charlie Read, Program Director Dorjan Williams,Filippo and Sylvia Monetti and Songwriter Marvin Jackson

Bowers House Ambassadors l-r, Jonny Hibbert Music, Chip and Michelle (Bowers) Vandiver, Family Custodian Charlie Read, Program Director Dorjan Williams,Filippo and Sylvia Monetti and Songwriter Marvin Jackson

The Bowers House Writer's Guild meets monthly and has published anthologies for ten years helming workshops and local readings

The Bowers House Writer's Guild meets monthly and has published anthologies for ten years helming workshops and local readings

Still to come, is the restoration of the adjacent historic commercial building flanking The Bowers House

Still to come, is the restoration of the adjacent historic commercial building flanking The Bowers House

The Bowers House

The Bowers House

Offering retreat directors, arts organization and artists residents lodging and peaceful solace to work and focus their creativity

Offering retreat directors, arts organization and artists residents lodging and peaceful solace to work and focus their creativity

Bowers Hour

Bowers Hour

There are seven rooms and four bathrooms in The Bowers House

There are seven rooms and four bathrooms in The Bowers House

Each room has a work desk and times are slotted for musicians/writers or other fine art pursuits

Each room has a work desk and times are slotted for musicians/writers or other fine art pursuits

The Bowers House Week Residency

Canon, GA, United States

A place to write and film and create. To find and renew creativity while surrounded by spiral-vined gardens, creaky wraparound porches and towering magnolias. To walk among the whispers of friendly ghosts and pastoral splendor. Quiet nights and productive, inspiring days, imaginative minds awakening, sweet music originating, the savory aroma of a country meal, the satisfaction of a finished page or canvas. The Bowers House Creative Retreat offers customized workspace for artists and academic residency programs in literature, music and some fine art disciplines. We are currently accepting applications for minimum one week group or single residencies, where baths and kitchens are shared and clean up is essential. Resident members agree to provide for film and audio programming a recap or focus of their creative work via readings, concerts, public performances interviews workshop directorships or lessons for BOWERS HOUR, the fundraising programming program that keeps the facility on a perpetual operation. Visiting guests may be present, and room and facility rentals keep the lights on in the 100 year old hotel, and cooperation and quiet consideration of work day time is observed by all who stay here. We welcome collaborative production and cosponsorship when possible with the missionl of one day being able to provide this opportunity to those who might night be otherwise able to have this residency experience.

Contact

100 Depot Street
The Bowers House Box 74
Canon, GA 30520
United States

Year Founded
2011
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Embedded industry or for-profit business
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Embedded in a museum
Embedded in historic site
Longterm/embedded in neighborhood
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Thematic
Retreat
Community-engaged
Experiential
Residency Length
1 week - 1 month
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
4
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Acting
Art Education
Digital Media
Documentary
Fiction
Film
History
Illustration
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Music
New Genres
Nonfiction
Performance Art
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Public Art
Screenwriting
Sound Art
Symphony
Theater
TV + Radio
Writing
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
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
Teach in studio
Lead workshop for the public
Lead workshop for fellow residents
Lead a skill share
Other
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Art production support
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to training on new artistic techniques and/or apprenticeship
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
Additional Eligibility Information

We have begun to accommodate music, film, theater and group arts residencies to augment our founding as a writers retreat 12 years ago. We provide bed and breakfast type housing to help finance residencies and keep housing costs as low as possible. We consider each artist individually and each proposal fully, and give priority to minority, multicultural, LGBTQ, and underserved resident applicants that show promise at any stage in their career. Group residency and retreat proposals provide a greater resident discount per person up to ten with shared rooms or six single rooms with 4 shared baths, 2 kitchens. We sometimes cosponsor an event and preference is also given to unique or valuable programming proposals during the residency.

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
3
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
10
Artist Stipend
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
300
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

per week second week $300, this residency requires an automobile but we will consider accommodating transportation in some instances or food allowances based on needs and proposals for group or individual residencies and possible fee deductions. 

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

We also accept proposals for 3 day residencies and group retreats at approximately $75 per participant per night with some advance booking.

We offer groups entire facilities rental with onsite staff and meal preparation and transportation in some instances. The Bowers House hopes one day to provide residencies at no cost to qualified underserved community members, minorities, and multicultural groups that can bring variety and substance to our BOWERS HOUR production.

Application Fee
Application Type
Open application
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Stipend available
Accessibility Contact Name
Charlie Read
Accessibility Contact Email
charlesread@me.com
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

REQUIRES ASSISTANCE, one step up entry wide doors/ claw foot tub on main floor

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

ground floor/ common areas only, wheelchair requires caregiver no fee.

Type of Housing
N/A
Accessible Housing
Inaccessible
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Housing available
Accessible Communal Spaces
Inaccessible
Additional Housing Information
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
No meals are provided
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

Each room has a writing/work desk and special floorcoverings may be provided. Porches provide work space during certain times of year. We film and audio record music and theatre performances and can provide music, writing and film instructors and ambassadors under some conditions or during an accepted co-sponsored group retreat or residency. Please feel free to call to ask questions before submitting your proposal. 

Studios/Special Equipment
Shared Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Theater
Music/Media/Recording Facilities
Washer And Dryer
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Inaccessible
Studio Support/Tech
Air Conditioned
Heat and Cool control access
Additional Studio Information

Addition buildings can be rented for public performances only steps from the facility and co-sponsored opportunities are available when used in Bowers Hour programming, which final episode is provided for artists use and promotion as well. We often open performances outside where audience sits on lawn during the production. The interior of the old hotel is often used by film and video photography residents, documentarians and historians as a backdrop during presentations and workshops or for filmed theatre resident productions of their work. We can arrange additional services like Lake Hartwell day trips or State Park outings, and and outparcel of Bower's land offers a quiet interior forest setting a block or so away. The 2 acre grounds and gardens and small 1920s style downtown vista and plenty of outside room to spread out gives natural workshop space about half of the year. 

The Nicholson Project Artist Residency Program

Outside of The Nicholson Project in the garden

Outside of The Nicholson Project in the garden

Artist Hoesy Corona working in The Nicholson Project studio

Artist Hoesy Corona working in The Nicholson Project studio

two people walking through our gallery on the first level of the house

two people walking through our gallery on the first level of the house

front door entry looking to the stairs that lead up to the Residency Suite

front door entry looking to the stairs that lead up to the Residency Suite

looking into the studio from the bedroom

looking into the studio from the bedroom

studio with work table and desk with skylights and slopsink in the background

studio with work table and desk with skylights and slopsink in the background

studio view

studio view

bedroom

bedroom

bedroom with chair and bed

bedroom with chair and bed

looking into the bedroom from the door that leads from the hallway into the residency suite

looking into the bedroom from the door that leads from the hallway into the residency suite

residency suite kitchen

residency suite kitchen

guests look at an art exhibition

guests look at an art exhibition

neon artwork by Jefferson Pinder that reads "Take a Stand"

neon artwork by Jefferson Pinder that reads "Take a Stand"

young woman reciting poetry into a microphone outside in the garden with crowd listening

young woman reciting poetry into a microphone outside in the garden with crowd listening

old oak tree in our garden

old oak tree in our garden

guests planting seeds in our garden

guests planting seeds in our garden

The Nicholson Project Artist Residency Program

Washington, DC, United States

The Nicholson Project is an artist residency program coupled with a neighborhood garden that works to support artists and serve as a creative and innovative cultural hub. We aim to become a community anchor that celebrates the community’s authentic identity while infusing new vibrancy into Southeast DC. Our Residency Program provides the time, space, and support needed for artists to work on their studio practice and produce onsite activations.

The Nicholson Project was founded in with a deep commitment to providing artists with space and support to create and further their practice. We want you to feel 100% supported during your time at Nicholson and beyond. As part of your acceptance, you will receive the following:

  • 10-week Artist Residency at The Nicholson Project (2310 Nicholson St. SE)
  • $5,000 artist stipend
  • Time and space to create
  • Private access to the Residency Suite that includes an artist studio and apartment with a fully furnished bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom
  • One-on-one support from our Managing Director and our Programs Manager
  • Studio visits and consultation with a guest curator throughout your residency
  • Introductions to other artists, curators, and others you would like to meet for research related to your practice
  • Promotional support (press releases for residency, social media promotion, etc)
  • Professional documentation of your work and headshots
  • Up to $2,000 and staff support optional residency projects
Contact

2310 Nicholson Street SE
Washington, DC 20020
United States

Year Founded
2019
Context
Urban
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Residency Length
10 weeks - 10 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
1
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
May apply as a team
Discipline
Acting
Animation
Architecture
Art Conservation
Art Education
Art History
Augmented Reality
Biology
Blacksmithing
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Choreography
Computing
Costume/Fashion Design
Criticism
Dance
Digital Fabrication
Digital Media
Documentary
Drawing
Ecology
Electronic Arts
Environmental Arts
Environmentalism/Conservation
Fiction
Film
Fine Metals/Jewelry
Glass Arts
Graphic Design
History
Illustration
Industrial Design
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Journalism
Landscape Architecture
Literature
Literary Nonfiction
Mathematics
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Music
New Genres
Nonfiction
Opera
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Philosophy
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Printmaking
Public Art
Science
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
Companions
Pets are not allowed
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)
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Unstructured time
Unrestricted funding
Research support
Art production support
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

WHAT’S EXPECTED OF ME AS A RESIDENT?

  • One open studio tour that is open to the public.
  • One artist talk: in-person or virtual (Zoom, IG Live, etc)
  • Monthly studio visits with TNP staff and guest curators; sharing in-progress artwork and allowing some photos and/or videos that we can share on our social media, newsletter, etc.
  • There may be one or two additional activities we would like you to participate in, such as a small community dinner or reception. We will always let you know about these in advance.
  • While you’re with us, there may be additional community dinners and other programs at The Nicholson Project that you are welcome to join but are not mandatory.
  •  

WHO CAN APPLY?

We welcome emerging, mid-career and established visual artists & designers, but also makers, chefs, gardeners, architects, engineers, and scientists too! Just let us know what you’re into and why Nicholson is a fit. Local and national creatives are encouraged to apply. Although our residencies are open to all artists, our focus is on BIPOC artists and those who live in or have ties to Southeast Washington, DC.

HOW DO I APPLY?

We use Slideroom to receive and review applications. It is free to make an account. There is a $15 non-refundable application fee. CLICK HERE to apply.

WHEN CAN I APPLY?

Applications for 2023 residencies open on April 15, 2022. The deadline to apply is May 15, 2022. Check back to this page or sign up for our newsletter to stay up-to-date on The Nicholson Project’s activities.

WHEN WILL MY RESIDENCY BE?

Each residency is for 10 weeks (2.5 months). In your application, you will be asked to indicate which periods work for your schedule, and if you are selected then our staff will be in touch with you to set the exact dates.

NOTIFICATION?

Notifications for our upcoming applications will be sent out by August 5, 2022.

WHO CHOOSES THE RESIDENTS?

Residents are chosen by a selection committee, including Nicholson staff, community members, stakeholders, curators, and artists actively working in the arts community.

 

ARE MEALS SERVED?

No. However the studio space includes a full, eat-in kitchen with cooktop, micro/oven combo, full refrigerator and sink with disposal in your residence. In season, The Nicholson Project runs a large neighborhood garden. Residents are encouraged to be involved and share in the produce, depending on the time of year you are in residence.

IS THERE SOMEWHERE I CAN DO MY LAUNDRY?

There is a washer and dryer available on site for use anytime, free of charge.

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
3
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
167
Artist Stipend
5000
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
2000
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

Residency Projects FAQ

  • Are Residency Projects required as part of my residency? No
  • What is a Residency Project? Residency Projects can be on-site or off-site activations, performances, or community-focused engagement projects to be completed within the timeframe of your residency. We are open and flexible, but we do have a limited budget and small staff, so we are committed to funding projects that work to fulfill our mission.
  • Can the Residency Project be a gallery exhibition? For the most part, the answer is no. Our exhibitions are organized by our staff and through an open call. We have found that the time you are in residence is rarely enough time to fully develop and create an exhibition, as well as properly promote and handle all of the behind-the-scenes logistics. If you do want to do an exhibition as your residency project, we may consider this in certain cases (i.e. where you use your entire residency to build a site-specific installation). Feel free to email us if you have any questions.
  • How does this work? After you are selected as an Artist-in-Residence, you are then eligible to propose a Residency Project. Proposals are due September 1st of the year prior to your residency (i.e. if your residency is in 2023, then your proposal is due no later than September 1st, 2022). Proposals should include a description of the project, any images, sketches, etc that might support your idea, and a budget. Our staff will review and then schedule a meeting to talk through any questions.
  • Is there funding for the Residency Projects? Yes, you will need to submit a budget proposal for up to $2,000. Budgets should include line items and a breakdown of expenses. Examples of allowable expenses include fees for collaborating artists or speakers, contractors (i.e. if you want this to be documented then include the cost of the videographer, if you need fabricators to help build a structure, dancers, musicians, etc), materials, equipment purchase or rental. You may not use this budget to pay yourself. We have a small inventory of tech equipment such as projectors, speakers, a camera, etc. If your budget includes purchasing certain equipment, note that The Nicholson Project will be the owner of this equipment.
Application Fee
15
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
Full description of accessibility on campus
Captions for videos
Links to resources, effective practices, grievance procedures, etc.
Materials in large print
Written and or hard copies of text being presented
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?
Partially Accessible
Additional Accessibility Information

The Residency Suite (apartment and artist studio) is on the second floor of a rowhouse and is not accessible to those using a wheelchair, and may be difficult to access for those with limited mobility as there are 14 steps to access the suite. The garden and outdoor space, and the first level and gallery are all ADA compliant.

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
N/A
Accessibility Contact Name
Allison Nance
Accessibility Contact Email
allison@thenicholsonproject.org
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

The Residency Suite (apartment and artist studio) is on the second floor of a rowhouse and is not accessible to those using a wheelchair, and may be difficult to access for those with limited mobility as there are 14 steps to access the suite.

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
No housing accommodations available
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Additional Housing Information
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 private kitchen
No meals are provided
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studios/facilities Details
Air Conditioned
Heat and Cool control access

Denniston Hill

Location

PO Box 728
Glen Wild, NY 12738
United States

Denniston Hill is an artist-centered interdisciplinary arts organization that fosters an inclusive, practical discourse about the aesthetics, function, ethics, and meaning of contemporary artistic practice.

Our work is guided by the principle that creative and critical voices are important in shaping a just, equitable society.

Denniston Hill was established in 2004 by a group of LGBTQ artists, architects, and writers of color.

Visit our website for more about our guiding values.

Tag Words
Artist-led
Artist-founded
BIPOC-founded (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
BIPOC-led (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Priority given to BIPOC artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Communities Served
Adults
Families
Indigenous/Native American Community
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
Languages
English

Mesa Refuge: Residency

Mesa Refuge: Residency

Point Reyes Station, CA, United States

Mesa Refuge welcomes a diverse group of writers, filmmakers, audio journalists and other creatives—both emerging and established—who are defining and/or offering solutions to the pressing issues of our time. Particularly, it is our priority to support writers focusing on “ideas at the edge” in the areas of environment, social justice and economic equity. We invite you to apply for our residency. Our spring and fall residencies are two-weeks long and there is no residency fee (though you are responsible for your own travel, transportation and food).

Contact

PO Box 1389
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
United States

Year Founded
1998
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Retreat
Residency Length
14 days - 14 days
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
3
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Playwriting
Screenwriting
Writing
Documentary
Film
Photography
TV + Radio
Storytelling
Ecology
Environmentalism/Conservation
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Unstructured time
Inspiration from natural environment
Additional Eligibility Information

We have two application deadlines during the year: June 1 (for the fall) and December 1 (for the following spring). We are a small nonprofit and our application fee of $50 helps underwrite the cost of application review. As an organization committed to equity, however, we do not want the application fee to be a barrier to apply. To request a fee waiver, please email us directly at info@mesarefuge.org. We contact all applicants 8-10 weeks after the application deadline.

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
30
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
120
Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

There is no residency fee though you are responsible for your own travel, transportation and food.

Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Fee
50
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Written and or hard copies of text being presented
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
N/A
Accessibility Contact Name
Kamala Tully
Accessibility Contact Email
katully@mesarefuge.org
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

The Mesa Refuge has some accessibility features and we are also located on wild, natural land. To enter the house, there is one step up as you walk in the front door. There is another step up as you enter the kitchen and the downstairs bedroom wing. The house has three bedrooms, one of which is upstairs. The other two bedrooms are on the ground floor, each have private bathrooms. One of the bathrooms is mobility-ready and has many accessible features including an accessible sink, toilet and walk-in shower with mobility bars. 

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

The grounds and gardens surrounding the property are well tended but there are many natural and rustic features throughout including uneven ground and rock pathways in the garden. As two of the studios are outside of the main house and on the grounds, this could make these two studios inaccessible to someone with limited mobility.

 

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
N/A
Accessible Communal Spaces
N/A
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
WIFI available in housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Additional Meals Information
Vegan meal options can be requested
Vegetarian meal options can be requested
Gluten-free meal options can be requested
Kosher and halal options can be requested
Food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)

Santa Fe Art Institute Thematic Residency

Resident artist sharing in process work in SFAI gallery

Resident artist sharing in process work in SFAI gallery

SFAI semi-private/shared studio spaces

SFAI semi-private/shared studio spaces

SFAI semi-private/shared studio spaces

SFAI semi-private/shared studio spaces

Resident artist collaborative engagement outdoors in Santa Fe

Resident artist collaborative engagement outdoors in Santa Fe

Resident artists performance and exhibition in the SFAI gallery

Resident artists performance and exhibition in the SFAI gallery

Resident artists presenting their work in a discussion for a public audience.

Resident artists presenting their work in a discussion for a public audience.

Exterior of the Santa Fe Art Institute building - designed by Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta.

Exterior of the Santa Fe Art Institute building - designed by Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta.

Entry way of the Santa Fe Art Institute building with artwork on ballasts.

Entry way of the Santa Fe Art Institute building with artwork on ballasts.

Interior courtyard of Santa Fe Art Institute building painted with the famous Legorreta blue.

Interior courtyard of Santa Fe Art Institute building painted with the famous Legorreta blue.

Santa Fe Art Institute Thematic Residency

Santa Fe, NM, United States

The Santa Fe Art Institute Thematic Residency Program supports dynamic creative practices that engage complex social issues, inspire individual transformation, and inform collective action. SFAI welcomes local, national, and international applicants of all backgrounds.

From the start, SFAI’s programming was developed and informed by artists, who worked to bring awareness to the shifting relationship between art and society, and to redefine and disrupt the traditional gatekeeping roles of art institutions, including outdated labels such as “master” artist.

While our programming, language, and focus has naturally shifted over the years, our mission has remained the same: to foster and explore the interconnections of contemporary art and society, to enliven public discourse on art, and to support and nurture artists at all phases of their careers.

Applications are accepted once a year for our annual theme, which includes our Family Residency Month in July.

Contact

PO Box 24044
Santa Fe, NM 87501
United States

Year Founded
1985
Context
Urban
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Embedded in historic site
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Thematic
Retreat
Community-engaged
Residency Length
1 month - 3 months
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
12
Collaborative Residency
N/A
Discipline
Animation
Architecture
Art History
Augmented Reality
Book Arts
Choreography
Costume/Fashion Design
Criticism
Digital Fabrication
Digital Media
Documentary
Drawing
Ecology
Electronic Arts
Environmental Arts
Fiction
Film
Graphic Design
Illustration
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Music
New Genres
Nonfiction
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Printmaking
Public Art
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Social Practice
Sound Art
Storytelling
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
TV + Radio
Virtual Reality
Visual Arts
Writing
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
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
Unstructured time
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
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
Additional Eligibility Information

Applicants must be 25 years or older.
SFAI accepts applications from Individuals, Collaborations, and Families.


Collaborations: Collaborations are between two people. Preference is given to collaborators with a history of successfully working together, but new Collaborations will be considered. Only one application is required per Collaboration and applications must reflect the work of both members.


Families: Families are integrated into the annual International Thematic Residency, in July only.The Family Residency is for just one month each year, in July only. Applicants who are not parents / guardians of a child are not eligible for this program. Parent-artists are welcome to bring one or two children between the ages of 2 and 17 with them to the July Family Residency.

For the July Family Residency, we only accept applications from Individual parent-artists and Collaborations between parent-artists who are partners / spouses. This means either:
1) Only one parent / guardian is an artist and applies for a residency as an Individual, and their spouse / partner and up to two children can accompany them. OR 2) Both parents / guardians are artists who work together on a mutual project, apply for a joint residency and they can bring up to two children with them.


Disciplines: Our International Thematic Residency Program is open to all artistic disciplines (e.g., visual arts, writing, performance, new media, etc.) and other creative practices including, but not limited to, curation, design, architecture, and education. We strongly encourage applicants with interdisciplinary and non-traditional creative practices.
Education / Training: We do not require any particular level of education or training to apply. Our residency program is open to emerging, mid-career, and established artists and creative practitioners who have a dedicated studio practice and professional demeanor.


Accessibility: SFAI is committed to accessibility as an integral aspect of both diversity and inclusivity, in all that we do. Read more about our commitment to Accessibility here.


Regional BIPOC Award: SFAI seeks to better support regional BIPOC artists through our Thematic Residency Program. Through the Regional BIPOC Award program, SFAI intends to award a $500 stipend to up to 28 regional BIPOC artists who are selected for a residency, starting with the 2023 thematic residency. In order to be eligible for this stipend program, applicants must:
Meet all the eligibility requirements listed above.
Self identify as Indigenous, Black, or a Person of Color.
Be a resident of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Texas, or Oklahoma.
Apply as an Individual. Collaborations and applicants to the Family Residency are not eligible for the stipend program.
Not be enrolled in school.
Indicate availability for any residency months other than July.

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
55
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
200
Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
150
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

Refundable security deposit for housing.

Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Fee
10
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
Full description of accessibility on campus
Captions for videos
Links to resources, effective practices, grievance procedures, etc.
High contrast, clear way-finding and/or signage
Accessible seating
Staff/volunteer reading information aloud
Staff/volunteer giving directions
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
ADA Compliant
Additional Accessibility Information

SFAI is committed to accessibility as an integral aspect of both diversity and inclusivity, in all that we do. Read more about our commitment to accessibility here: https://sfai.org/about/accessibility/

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Estrella Esquilin
Accessibility Contact Email
eesquilin@sfai.org
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
ADA Compliant
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Housing available
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
WIFI available in housing
Housekeeping services
Air Conditioned Housing
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

SFAI's facility is a nearly 17,000 square foot complex, designed by renowned Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta. Our facilities include 12 private living quarters, 12 semi-private work studios, a gallery, library, communal kitchen and dining room, all anchored around a beautiful interior courtyard.

Studios/Special Equipment
Shared Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Printers + Scanner
Washer And Dryer
Other
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
ADA Compliant
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
Studios/facilities Details
Air Conditioned
Heat and Cool control access