Residency Program

A large table used for screen printing with a metal paper drying rack next to it. The table is in front of two large windows.

A large table used for screen printing with a metal paper drying rack next to it. The table is in front of two large windows.

A lithography press.

A lithography press.

A large captains wheel american french tool press.

A large captains wheel american french tool press.

A large captains wheel with a medium american french tool press

A large captains wheel with a medium american french tool press

A type cabinet displaying various letters of type used for letterpress printing.

A type cabinet displaying various letters of type used for letterpress printing.

A black man kneeling down to assist his large colorful digital pigment print coming out of a large epson printer

A black man kneeling down to assist his large colorful digital pigment print coming out of a large epson printer

a close up shot of a small etching press next to a long table.

a close up shot of a small etching press next to a long table.

Residency Program

Berkeley, CA, United States

Kala's residency program serves over 150 artists annually. International, national, and local artists producing innovative work in printmaking, photography, digital media, film and video, sound, animation, media art installation, and book arts are encouraged to apply. Artists-in-Residence share space, equipment, techniques, and ideas and are a vital part of the Kala community. Artists receive 24/7 access to a shared 8,000-square-foot Print Studio, equipment, digital lab, black and white darkroom, and 3 individual artist project spaces (150-400 sq feet available to visiting artists). Kala offers subsidized contract residency rates for different working needs and artist experiences!

Contact

1060 Heinz Ave
Berkeley, CA 94710
United States

Year Founded
1974
Context
Urban
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Longterm/embedded in neighborhood
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Community-engaged
Research
Experiential
Residency Length
2 weeks - 3 months
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
70
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Animation
Art History
Book Arts
Digital Media
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Multimedia Arts
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Photography
Printmaking
Social Practice
Sound Art
Visual Arts
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Residents granted leave during residency
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
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
Access to training on new artistic techniques and/or apprenticeship
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
Additional Eligibility Information

 

Please review the Kala Residency Program page which has a lot of helpful information http://www.kala.org/residencies/artist-in-residence-program-air/how-to-apply/.

A Full Application Includes:

  • Completed application questions
  • Artist resumé or CV
  • Work samples, up to 5 images and/or 5 minutes of video
  • Hardcopy or email submissions are not accepted

Artists who apply for a residency should be familiar with at least one of the media/equipment offered at Kala Print Studio, Digital Lab, darkroom, and other facilities: https://www.kala.org/residencies/facilities/

Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
315
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

Kala offers contract rates for different working needs and artist experiences! New artists-in-residence can sign up for 1, 2, or 3-month-long contracts. Individual artists can choose to do a full-time residency (up to 7 days/week) or part-time (up to 3 days/week) with 24/7 access to the print studio for individual artists. A collaborative rate option is also available.

All artist residencies are highly subsidized and are made possible through generous donations from foundations and individuals. Rates are effective October 2nd, 2023.

1, 2, or 3-Month Part-Time Contract: $315 per month
3 days per week studio access

1, 2, or 3-Month Full-Time Contract: $470 per month
4 to 7 days per week studio access

2-week Full-Time Contract with Kala Housing included: $1,100 total
Full-time studio access and Kala’s shared artist apartments are available to artists who reside outside the Bay Area.

Kala’s Artist Residency Apartments: Kala offers housing in two shared artist apartments: each unit is a 2-bedroom shared apartment, meaning you will be living with a roommate and sharing a kitchen, living room, and bathroom, at an additional subsidized fee of $1,200 per month. Please note that Kala’s shared apartments are limited to artists who reside outside of the Bay Area. Upon reservation, housing adds $1,200/month to the residency rates.

Emerging AIR Program
For artists who have graduated from a BA, BFA, or MFA program in the last 24 months, Kala is pleased to provide a discounted residency rate to artists for one year after graduation. Rates are $200 per month for a part-time 1, 2, or 3-month contract ($1400 per month w/ Kala housing included), and $400 per month for a full-time contract ($1600 per month w/ Kala housing included)

Senior AIR Program
Senior artists (65+ years of age) will receive a $25 per month discount on all residency rates.

Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
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
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
Additional Accessibility Information

 

Kala Print Studio is located at the top of three flights of stairs, a total of 52 steps. Feel free to reach out to Artist Residency Manager at kalaair@kala.org or by phone at T:510.549.2977 x 303 Mon-Thu 9 am - 5 pm PT with any questions. If stairs present an access issue for you, please let the staff know.

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available off campus
Local arrangements coordinated by resident
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Leyla Rzayeva
Accessibility Contact Email
leyla@kala.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

 

Kala has 2 individual project spaces (150-200 sq ft each) and 1 large project space (400 sq ft), located adjacent to the Kala Gallery at 2990 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702.

Please note that the Kala Print Studio and Kala Gallery have different locations.

Kala Print Studio is located at the top of three flights of stairs. Please email Leyla Rzayeva at kalaair@kala.org before enrolling so we can assess if we can accommodate you (and your service animal) safely and efficiently.

 

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

 

Print Studio location description: Kala Print Studio is located at the top of three flights of stairs, a total of 52 steps. 

Type of Housing
Private housing off campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
ADA Compliant
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
N/A
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Common/Communal Spaces Information
  • Modern kitchens with custom fixtures.
  • Gas range cooktops
  • Energy Star-rated appliances
  • Full size, front-loading washers and dryers
  • Rooftop deck with barbeques, firepits, and seating
  • Secure indoor bike storage room and bike maintenance station
  • Lobby and living room area with a bar, seating, and TV
  • Fitness room
  • On-demand yoga with local instructor Peter Walters
  • Car matrix parking and
    EV charging stations
  • High-filtration ventilation air supplied directly to each apartment
  • High-efficiency building glazing and insulation
  • Non-toxic materials and finishes, including paints, sealants, and adhesives
  • FloorScore certified wood flooring made from 98% post-industrial recycled content
  • In-unit LED Lighting and Energy Star-rated appliances
  • Operational policies for building maintenance aligned with LEED criteria
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
No meals are provided
Additional Meals Information
N/A
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

Kala Art Institute is a unique resource, providing high-quality working facilities to artists working in and across printmaking, photography, book arts, installation, performance and media arts. Kala’s facilities are spread out over two buildings and feature the following:

PRINT STUDIO

The Print Studio (8,000 sq. ft.) includes equipment to facilitate a variety of traditional and contemporary print processes including: Intaglio, Relief, Lithography, Screen print, Letterpress, Black & White Photography and Alternative Photographic Processes. In addition to the Digital Arts Lab, the Print Studio houses these spaces: Workshop, Photo Darkroom, Acid Room, Exposure Room, Screen printing, Lithography, Multi-use/Shared Presses, Editioning Room, Letterpress, Paper Preparation/Print Dryers, and Kitchen.

EQUIPMENT LISTS (major items only)
Presses:
American French Tool Etching Presses (3)
*Press bed sizes: 48 x 78″, 40 x 70″, 40 x 70″
*Approximate maximum printable areas: 44 x 66″, 36 x 58″, 36 x 58″

Charles Brand Etching Press (2)
*Press bed sizes: 32 x 52″, 30 x 50″
*Approximate maximum printable areas: 28 x 40″, 26 x 36″

Griffin Etching Press
*Press bed size: 21.75 x 40″
*Approximate maximum printable area: 17.75 x 28″

Takach Motor Driven Lithography Press
*Press bed size: 33 x 56.5″
*Metal printing base for plate lithography: 32 x 51″

Griffin Lithography Press
*Press bed size: 26.5 x 45.5″

Vandercook SP-15 Letterpress
*Maximum form size: 14 x 18”
*Maximum printable area: 12 x 15”
*Maximum sheet size: 14.75 x 20”
*Magnetic Printing bases (Patmag base: 12 x 16”, Bunting base: 8.5 x 11.25”)

Vandercook SP-20 Letterpress
*Maximum form size: 19 x 26”
*Maximum printable area: 17 x 22”
*Maximum sheet size: 19.5 x 28”
*Magnetic Printing bases (Patmag base: 12 x 16”, Bunting base: 8.5 x 11.25”)

Silkscreen vacuum table with arm (manual printing):
*Vacuum area 36 x 48”
*Maximum screen size 50 x 72” (or 48 x 60” if using the vacuum area)

Cincinnati Silkscreen vacuum table with arm (manual printing):
*Vacuum area 27 x 43”
*Maximum screen size 42 x 64”

Other:
Amergraph Advantage 150 Silkscreen exposure unit
*Maximum outside dimensions of silkscreen: 30″ x 40″

Anderson Vreeland Orbital VIII Photo-Polymer Platemaker
*Maximum plate size: A4 (8.3″ x 11.7″)

NuArc FT26MH flip-top vacuum exposure unit (photo-intaglio & alternative photo processes)
*Maximum plate / paper size: 18″ x 24″ or 20″ x 22″

For further information about studio equipment, processes and capabilities, please inquire with the Print Studio Manager, nick@kala.org.

DIGITAL ARTS LAB / PHOTO SHOOTING STUDIO

The Digital Arts Lab (D.A.L.) houses digital media-based equipment to facilitate digital photography, design, large format printing and digital video editing.

EQUIPMENT LISTS (major items only)
Computers and peripheral hardware:
We have 9 Apple workstations with color-corrected monitors, Adobe Creative Suite

Printers:
-(1) Epson 9900  (44″ wide, photo and matte black inks)
-(1) Epson p8000 (newest model 44″ Printer)
-(1) Epson p6000 ( newest model 24″ Printer)
-Epson 4800 (17″ wide, matte black ink)

Scanners:
-Imacon Flextight 848 Virtual DrumScanner (scan films up to 4″x5″, reflective materials up to A4)
-Epson 10000 XL Photo Flatbed Scanner (12″x 17″)
-Epson 4490 Photo Flatbed Scanner (Letter size)
-Plustek oversize document scanner (12″ X 17″)
Computer software programs:
Adobe Creative Suite

Digital Photography:
-Nikon D3300 24MP DSLR
-Nikon D5500 24MP DSLR
-Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8 lens
-Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8 lens
-Nikon 85mm f/3.5 Macro lens
-Nikon 35mm f/1.8 prime lens
-Imacon Flextight 848 Virtual Drum Scanner

Photography:
-Sinar “X” 4×5 camera
-Northlight Lighting System
-Cambo Studio Stand
-Bogen Tripod
-Acute 2400w strobe set with two heads
-3 Beseler 4X5 Enlargers one with color head

Video:
-Panasonic HD Digital Camcorder
-Sony Mini-DV recorder/player
-JVL Mini-DV HD recorder/player
-DVD Players-Epson & Canon Multimedia Projectors
-Tascam DR-40

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Shared Studios
Dedicated Studio/Shop Technicians - Full Time
Exhibition / Installation Space
Darkroom (Black And White)
Darkroom (Color)
Large Format Printer / Plotter
Large Format Scanner
Film Scanner
Printers + Scanner
Photo + Video Editing Suite
Music/Media Studio Non-recording
Printmaking Workspaces
Book Arts Facilities
Etching Press
Glass Inking Table
Drying Racks
Aquatint Box
Hot Plates
Metal Plate Shear
Paper Soaking Sinks
Paper Tearing Table
Acid Room
Silkscreen Studio
Lithography Studio
Light Tables
Large Exposure Unit
Washout Room
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Tech hours
Studios/facilities Details
Additional Studio Information

Kala’s studio environment is designed for artists who can work independently and/or collaboratively without staff assistance. Staff will provide basic orientations, which include information about functionality, tips & tricks, and individual “personalities” of our presses and processes in the studio; however, we can’t offer instruction. If you are new to a piece of equipment or a technical process, we encourage you to take a class before application to gain proficiency.

Wassaic Project Artist Residency

Wassaic Project Maxon Mills: 7-story former grain elevator that now houses our exhibition program, eduation center, offices, and winter artist studios.

Wassaic Project Maxon Mills: 7-story former grain elevator that now houses our exhibition program, eduation center, offices, and winter artist studios.

Luther Barn: former livestock barn, which houses our summer artist studios, seasonal Print shop, and Wood shop

Luther Barn: former livestock barn, which houses our summer artist studios, seasonal Print shop, and Wood shop

Maxon Mills in the winter

Maxon Mills in the winter

Luther Barn: former livestock barn, which houses our summer artist studios, seasonal Print shop, and Wood shop

Luther Barn: former livestock barn, which houses our summer artist studios, seasonal Print shop, and Wood shop

Residency House: 2 story residency house for our Family Residency program, which includes 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, living room, kitchen

Residency House: 2 story residency house for our Family Residency program, which includes 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, living room, kitchen

The Lantern Inn: the Wassaic Project's bar and restaurant in town, directly across the street from the Wassaic Project

The Lantern Inn: the Wassaic Project's bar and restaurant in town, directly across the street from the Wassaic Project

Nina Cooke John's outdoor sculpture - "Point of Action" - in the Luther Barn field at night

Nina Cooke John's outdoor sculpture - "Point of Action" - in the Luther Barn field at night

Residency House: former Schoolhouse from the 1850s, now includes 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, kitchen, living room, and large basement

Residency House: former Schoolhouse from the 1850s, now includes 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, kitchen, living room, and large basement

Wassaic Project signage on Route 22 in the shape of Maxon Mills

Wassaic Project signage on Route 22 in the shape of Maxon Mills

Wassaic Project oudoor Summer Festival

Wassaic Project oudoor Summer Festival

Wassaic Project Artist Residency

Wassaic, NY, United States

Mission

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.

Vision

The Wassaic Project envisions a community in the Hamlet of Wassaic and its surrounding region that is socially inclusive, generous, cooperative, and economically vibrant.  

We engage in a collaborative effort with members of our community to develop programs that are creative, experimental, and accessible across the economic spectrum.

We strive to be actively anti-racist and to have diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility as an integral part of our programs and initiatives. We will continually evaluate, solicit feedback, and evolve our efforts to ensure their effectiveness.

We build local pride and community vitality by an informed sense of the past and a clear, contemporary, innovative, and compassionate look toward the future.

We foster the youth in our community and help them realize their full potential.  

We aim to be financially stable with a creative staff and multiple partners — nonprofit, public, and private.

It is our hope that the work that we do in Wassaic will be shared nationwide and serve as a toolkit for community revitalization through the arts and the spirit of generosity. Above all else, we honor and respect our community.

 

Contact

37 Furnace Bank Road
Wassaic, NY 12592
United States

Year Founded
2008
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Embedded in historic site
Longterm/embedded in neighborhood
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Retreat
Community-engaged
Research
Experiential
Residency Length
10 days - 6 months
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
10
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Costume/Fashion Design
Digital Fabrication
Fine Metals/Jewelry
Installation Arts
Paper Arts
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Woodworking
Criticism
Fiction
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
New Genres
Nonfiction
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Writing
Acting
Choreography
Dance
Performance Art
Theater
Music
Animation
Augmented Reality
Digital Media
Documentary
Electronic Arts
Film
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Photography
Sound Art
TV + Radio
Virtual Reality
Graphic Design
Illustration
Environmental Arts
Public Art
Social Practice
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
Childcare stipend provided
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
N/A
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
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
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
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Additional Eligibility Information

Application Requirements

  • Contact information

  • 1–10 work samples 

  • CV (3 pages max)

  • 2 references 

  • $25 application fee

  • Proposal: We believe our residency works best as a creative laboratory untied to outcome. We would like to hear about what makes you curious, what you are interested in investigating, and what your jumping off point would be. (200 words max)

  • Optional question: We want to look at your work according to your definition of success. Are there additional criteria that you would like the panel/us to consider when reviewing your work? For example: What do you consider to be a successful piece or process? If you work with a community, the artistic product may not be the sole or most important creation of the work. Are there other impacts and creations in your process we should focus on? Please share any documentation that could bring us close to these impacts—interviews, testimony from participants, writing about the work, images from an event, etc.

Review

Artists-in-residence are selected by a review panel composed of the Wassaic Project Co-Directors, Director of Artistic Programming, and professionals in the field. Residents will be selected based on the quality of their work, commitment to their practice, and ability to interact positively with the community at large.

 

For more info:

https://www.wassaicproject.org/artists/applications

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
50
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
700
Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
600
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 $600 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
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

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
Links to resources, effective practices, grievance procedures, etc.
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
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Inaccessible
Additional Accessibility Information

We operate out of historic agricultural buildings, so many of our spaces are not accessible at this time. The ground floor of Maxon Mills has ramp access through a side entrance, and an ADA-compliant bathroom accessible from outside. The Auction Ring, where we host our artist lecture series in the summer, has some seating that is accessible by ramp. Our other spaces are all up at least one set of steps. 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
Housing available on campus
Accessibility Contact Name
Dani Klebes
Accessibility Contact Email
danielle@wassaicproject.org
Other Services/Aids Offered in Residency + Other Programming

N/A

How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

The ground floor of Maxon Mills has ramp access through a side entrance, and an ADA-compliant bathroom accessible from outside. The Auction Ring, where we host our artist lecture series in the summer, has some seating that is accessible by ramp. Our other spaces are all up at least one set of steps.

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

We operate out of historic agricultural buildings, so many of our spaces are not accessible at this time. 

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
Accessible Communal Spaces
Inaccessible
Common/Communal Spaces Information

For communal spaces, we have a small kitchen space and a library on the second floor of our main building (accessible only via stairs). Each residency house has a shared kitchen and living room. 

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
No meals are provided
Additional Meals Information
N/A
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/Facilities Details

Our summer studios are in the Luther Barn. It’s airy, and it’s historic (built in 1875), and it’s right in the heart of town. Residents work out of 200-300 square foot refurbished livestock pens under wood beam ceilings (or outside, if they'd like). They have 24-hour access to their studios, our print shop, our wood shop, and our ceramics studio.

Winter residents receive 24-hour access to an adaptable, semi-private, ~100 square-foot studio space in the historic Maxon Mills. 

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Dedicated Studio/Shop Technicians - Part Time
Exhibition / Installation Space
Ceramics Workspace
Electric Kiln
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Printmaking Workspaces
Drying Racks
Silkscreen Studio
Large Exposure Unit
Washout Room
Dedicated Wood Shop
Woodworking Tools
Tablesaw
Bandsaw
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Inaccessible
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Tech hours
On-call Studio support provided

Constance Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts

Location

435 Ellis Hollow Creek Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
United States

Founded in 1995 and located eight miles outside Ithaca, New York, the Saltonstall Foundation supports New York State artists and writers. We accomplish this through two key programs held on our property: our free, stipend-supported, juried residency program and our self-directed, non-juried, low-cost flexible retreats.

We offer private accommodations for six individuals. Our accessible space includes an accessible bedroom, bathroom, studio, full kitchen, common space, and laundry facilities.

Phone
Tag Words
ADA Compliant Campus + Facilities
Priority given to Parent artists
Fully Funded Residency
Funding available for Disabled and Deaf artists
Funding available for Parent artists
Communities Served
Adults
General Public
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
People with Disabilities
Languages
English

Fountainhead Arts

Location

5600 N. Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33137
United States

Fountainhead elevates the voices, visibility and value of artists in our society and makes their work accessible in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Offering a year-round residency program, flexible and affordable artists' studios and the annual countywide open studios event Artists Open, Fountainhead empowers artists to build thriving careers while nurturing a community that supports them and their work.

Phone
Tag Words
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
Communities Served
Adults
General Public
Languages
English

Collar Works

Location

621 River St
Troy, NY 12180
United States

The Elizabeth Murray Artist Residency (EMAR) program by Collar Works is designed to provide a diverse group of emerging and established artists an immersive, inclusive, supportive, productive, and communal atmosphere for art-making and dialogue on a bucolic 77-acre farm in Washington County, New York. The summer residency is offered for 5 weeks, with 2 and 4-week residencies for individual artists and 1-week residencies for families.

Phone
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
Communities Served
Adults
Families
Indigenous/Native American Community
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
Migrant and Immigrant Community
Youth, K-12
Languages
English

Mineral Arts & Residencies

Location

114 Mineral Road South
Mineral, WA 98355
United States

Mineral Arts & Residencies (formerly Mineral School) offers one-week and two-week residencies from a historic former school in a small fishing and logging town in the foothills of Mt. Rainier in Washington state. Residents live and work from a classroom studio with views of the town and lake, or from one of two pilot sites in the community where we are hosting artists during single sessions in 2025, including a historic Bed & Breakfast and a historic home in Ashford, WA. We provide meals (food restrictions accommodated) and linens, plus a visiting artist presentation and an optional residents' Show & Tell each session. In any given year, 30-50% of residency spots are fellowshipped (free); otherwise, $450 (one week) or 900 (two-week). 

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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
Partial Funding Available
Funding available for BIPOC Artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Funding available for LGBTQI2A+ artists
Funding available for Parent artists
Communities Served
Adults
Elders
General Public
Indigenous/Native American Community
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
Languages
English
Spanish

Josephine Sculpture Park

Location

3355 Lawrenceburg Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
United States

Founding director and sculptor, Melanie VanHouten, established the 501(c)3 nonprofit Josephine Sculpture Park (JSP) in 2009 on land that was her grandparent’s  farm. JSP is a donor-supported public park that features over 70 artworks along 2 miles of mowed trails across 40 acres of native meadows, fields, and forests. The park is FREE and open every day from dawn to dusk. It is Kentucky's only sculpture park.   

Our Mission is to connect people to each other and the land through the arts. The Park provides creative arts and nature education to the community and transformative opportunities to artists while conserving the beauty of Kentucky’s native, rural landscape.

Our Vision is to be a leader in our community that respects and reflects diverse voices and ideas through shared, creative experiences and responsible land stewardship practices.


The staff and board are committed to advancing social justice and cultural equity. JSP is a space where everyone should feel safe and welcome, and a space to play, create, grow, and heal together.

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Artist-led
Artist-founded
Priority given to BIPOC artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Priority given to Disabled and Deaf artists
Priority given to LGBTQI2A+ artists
Priority given to Parent artists
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
Incarcerated (or Formerly Incarcerated) Individuals
Indigenous/Native American Community
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
Migrant and Immigrant Community
People with Disabilities
School Groups
Teens
Unhoused population
Veterans
Youth, K-12
Youth-At-Risk
Languages
English
Spanish

Antenna

Location

3718 Saint Claude Ave
New Orleans, LA 70117
United States

Antenna is a 501(c)(3) non-profit multidisciplinary cultural institution presenting exhibitions, public programs, publishing, and regranting located in New Orleans. Antenna supports artists and writers so that they can contextualize contemporary life, create cultural capital and societal change through their work. Antenna offers opportunities for exhibitions, re-granting, residencies, publishing, and public engagement to artists, writers, and cultural bearers at all levels of their careers.

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Artist-led
Artist-founded
Priority given to BIPOC artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Priority given to Disabled and Deaf artists
Priority given to LGBTQI2A+ artists
Priority given to Parent artists
Communities Served
Adults
Elders
Families
General Public
Incarcerated (or Formerly Incarcerated) Individuals
Indigenous/Native American Community
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
School Groups
Teens
Veterans
Languages
English
Spanish

Interlude Residency

Location

171 Old Route 82
Hudson, NY 12534
United States

Established in 2019 in the Hudson Valley in Livingston, NY, Interlude Artist Residency is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting a flourishing practice for visual artists who are actively parenting. Interlude provides residency stays and professional development tailored to the unique needs of these artists.

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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 Disabled and Deaf artists
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
Families
General Public
Indigenous/Native American Community
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
Youth, K-12
Languages
English

Good Hart Artist Residency

Location

910 N. Lamkin Rd
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
United States

The Good Hart Artist Residency located in Good Hart, Michigan offers 2-3 week residencies to dedicated visual artists, writers, and composers. The residency provides a 1,150 sqft residency and a 24×14 detached studio, food, a $500.00 stipend, and a quiet setting to concentrate on creative work. The resident artist is housed in a rural area within walking distance of Lake Michigan and the village of Good Hart, along the “Tunnel of Trees,” a Scenic Heritage Route. 

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Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Priority given to BIPOC artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
ADA Compliant Campus + Facilities
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
Elders
Families
General Public
Indigenous/Native American Community
People with Disabilities
School Groups
Youth, K-12
Youth-At-Risk
Languages
English