Get ahead of the game this year.

We sent our team on a mission to find the best art opportunities, artist grants, and calls-for-entry for you in 2019. From that, we present you a list of the top international open calls, residencies, fellowships, and awards that we believe will benefit artists during the upcoming year!

The complete list is broken down into four categories: grants, residencies, calls-for-entry, and opportunity sites.

Applying for artist grants is a great way for artists to supplement their income to ease the financial burden that often comes as part of being a working artist. These grants listed help artists pay for materials, studio space, or even their rent, allowing artists the time to make work without the day-to-day pressure of paying bills—giving them the freedom to make work in an unrestricted manner and dedicate their time to being fully creative.

If you are seeking time away from your routine and obligations to create work in a new environment with new influences, a residency might be more your speed. Residencies vary in their offerings and funding, so make sure to check the fine print section of each listing.

Finally, take a look at some of our favorite opportunity sites to search, and learn how to make sure your portfolio and professional documents are ready to apply.

We will be updating this list throughout the year, so make sure to bookmark the page, check back often and let us know if there is an opportunity that should be listed!

Top Opportunities for Artist Grants

Established as part of Lee Krasner’s legacy, the Pollock Krasner Foundation Grant was set up to support and strengthen the creative lives of artists. A competitive grant for artists with extensive exhibition records, this grant has a long list of impressive alumni. Since its start in 1985, the foundation has granted over 65 million dollars in award money to artists in over 77 countries.

WHO: Mid-career professional artists with demonstrable financial need. Artists must be actively exhibiting their current work in professional artistic venues, such as gallery and museum spaces.

FIELD: Painters, sculptors, and artists who work on paper, including printmaking.

AMOUNT: Awards range from $5,000 to $30,000, depending on need and circumstance.

DEADLINE: Ongoing

FINE PRINT: Commercial artists, video artists, performance artists, filmmakers, crafts-makers, and computer artists are not eligible. Students not eligible. Detailed FAQ here.

The Harpo Foundation seeks to stimulate creative inquiry and to encourage new modes of thinking about art. Applications are evaluated on the basis of the quality of the artist’s work, the potential to expand aesthetic inquiry, and its relationship to the foundation’s priority to provide support to visual artists who are under-recognized by the field.

WHO: Under-recognized US visual artists over the age of 21.

FIELD: Any field.

AMOUNT: Awards are made of up to $10,000.

DEADLINE: The 2019 grant cycle will open in February 2019 with a deadline in April 2019.

FINE PRINT: Students are not eligible. $15 application fee is required. You will need to submit an artist resume, artist statement, and work samples on the online application. Detailed FAQ here.

Artadia is a national non-profit organization that supports visual artists with unrestricted, merit-based awards and fosters connections to a network of opportunities. In the past 18 years, Artadia has awarded over $3 million to more than 300 artists throughout its participating award cities of Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco.

WHO: U.S. visual artists who work in the program city (or its eligible counties) and who have resided there for at least two years.

FIELD: Any field.

AMOUNT: Ranges between $5000 to $20,000, plus ongoing assistance through the lifetime of your career.

DEADLINE: Applications dates for participating cities are as follows—Los Angeles: January 1 – February 1, New York: March 1 – April 1, Houston: April 15 – May 15, Chicago: May 1 – June 1, San Francisco: July 1 – August 1, Atlanta: September 15 – October 15.

FINE PRINT: Students are not eligible. Award money can be used however the artist sees fit. Continued support is achieved through close collaborations with its host cities to create exhibition opportunities for artists, arrange studio visits with local as well as national curators, source residency programs, and make introductions in the field. Learn more here.

Adolph Gottlieb, one of the artists known for initiating the Abstract Expressionism movement, achieved artistic and financial success far beyond his early expectations. But, he had several colleagues who, despite their artistic achievements, were not able to support themselves financially. The Gottlieb Foundation wishes to encourage artists who have dedicated their lives to developing their art, regardless of their level of commercial success.

WHO: Artists who have been working for at least 20 years in a mature phase of your work, and can demonstrate a need for financial assistance.

FIELD: Painting, printmaking, or sculpting.

AMOUNT: $25,000

DEADLINE: December 15, 2018

FINE PRINT: Maturity is based on a high level of intellectual, technical, and creative proficiency that has been maintained over time. It is based less on an applicant’s age than on the development of and commitment to an artist’s work that has progressed over time. Detailed FAQ here.

The Foundation offers Fellowships to further the development of scholars and artists by assisting them to engage in research in any field of knowledge and creation in any of the arts, under the freest possible conditions.

WHO: Visual artists from the U.S. and Canada.

FIELD: Any field.

AMOUNT: The amounts of grants vary, and the Foundation does not guarantee it will fully fund any project.

DEADLINE: Applications for 2019 grants were due by September 17, 2018. Stay tuned for the 2020 grant cycle open later this year.

FINE PRINT: On the application, you must include a chronological list of shows, citing dates and places, and a list of collections in which your work is represented. Work exhibited on websites and blogs alone does not constitute a sufficient record of accomplishment for our competition. Learn more about applying here.

The Aaron Siskind Foundation is a 501(c)(3) set up by preeminent photographer Aaron Siskin’s estate, which he had asked to become a resource for contemporary photographers. The award was established to support and encourage contemporary artists working in the photographic field.

WHO: Any US artist over 21 years of age

FIELD: Work must be based on the idea of still-based photography, but can include digital imagery, installations, documentary projects, and photo-generated print media.

AMOUNT: Up to $10,000

DEADLINE: The 2019 Grant Cycle will begin in Spring 2019

FINE PRINT: Varied amounts of grants gifted up to $10,000. Students not Eligible. Doctoral candidates considered on a case-by-case basis. Check out the FAQ here.

A micro-granting organization, funding “awesome” ideas, The Awesome Foundation set up local chapters around the world to provide rolling grants of $1000 to “awesome projects.” Each chapter defines what is “awesome” for their local community, but most include arts initiative and public or social practice art projects.

WHO: Anyone is eligible for a grant — individuals, groups, and organizations alike.

FIELD: Any Field. Each chapter has their own requirements, most consider arts projects.

AMOUNT: $1000

DEADLINE: Rolling—monthly grants offered.

FINE PRINT: Grants not given for studio space or strictly salary or supplies. Needs to make the community more “awesome.” Think public works. More info here.

The Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM) is a nationally recognized, year-round cultural institution that fuses the creative energy of America’s oldest active art colony with the natural beauty of outer Cape Cod that has inspired artists for generations. Today, PAAM continues to offer an ever-changing line-up of world-class exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and cultural events.

WHO: U.S. painters aged 45 years or older at the time of application. A need for financial support must be clear and demonstrated. Applications must be submitted by an individual working artist or collaborators in an artist group; organizations cannot apply.

FIELD: Painting. For the purposes of this grant, painting is considered the application of various wet media (oil, acrylic, gouache, ink, tempera, watercolor, egg tempera, casein) on paper, canvas, fabric, or wood. This excludes mixed media, encaustic, collage, pastels, digital paintings, prints, and work in graphite or drawings. The use of multiple paint mediums is allowed (i.e. mixing acrylics with oil paints).

AMOUNT: Awards include a cash grant, ranging from $5,000 to $35,000 and an exhibition at PAAM.

DEADLINE: April 1, 2019

FINE PRINT: Full grant information and the online application is available at www.paam.org/grant.

Founded in 2017, Artist Grant is a new venture that aims to support and fund artists. To that end, this charitable organization funds the efforts of artists to continue their important work and contributions to society, providing a modest competitive grant of $500 to one artist every quarter.

WHO: Visual artists 18 and older from anywhere in the world

FIELD: Painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, stills of video/film, sculpture (of any type of material), ceramics, mixed/multiple media, installation, and other new or alternative media.

AMOUNT: $500 each grant cycle

DEADLINE: There are four grant cycle deadlines per year – January 15, April 15, July 15, and October 15.

FINE PRINT: There is an application fee of $25 USD that helps defray the costs of administering this grant so that they may continue to support and fund artists' important work. You can learn more here.

The LEAP award provides a $1000 grant to one grantee for an early career artist in the contemporary craft field. The gift is intended to be used towards a new product line or body of work. The Society for Contemporary Craft will commit to promoting the work for the duration of one year along with providing special features on six finalists.

WHO: Emerging Artists

FIELD: Contemporary Craft (ceramics, wood, metal/jewelry, glass, found materials, mixed media, fiber or a combination of these materials)

AMOUNT: $1,000

DEADLINE: December 31, 2018 for the 2019 grant cycle

FINE PRINT: One artist chosen for a cash prize; six chosen for auxiliary benefits. $25 application fee. Learn more here.

The Joan Mitchell Foundation provides emergency support to U.S.-based visual artists who have suffered significant losses after natural or man-made disasters that have affected their community on a broad scale. The Foundation has historically granted funding to assist in the repair of homes and studios following flooding and material destruction, to replace art materials such as brushes, paints, inks, other materials such as hand or power tools and computers, and to assist in rent for a temporary studio space in which to work while cleaning up after a disaster.

WHO: U.S. artists who have been impacted due to natural or man-made disasters

FIELD: Painting, sculpture, or drawing

AMOUNT: TBD based on need.

DEADLINE: Applications are accepted throughout the year, starting January 1, 2019.

FINE PRINT: Unfortunately, the Joan Mitchell Foundation cannot grant funds towards the retail value of any lost or damaged artwork. Applicants will receive a response within 1-2 months. Check out their FAQs here.

The Puffin Foundation Ltd. has sought to open the doors of artistic expression by providing grants to artists and art organizations who are often excluded from mainstream opportunities due to their race, gender, or social philosophy.

WHO: New and emerging artists

FIELD: Fine arts and video/film

AMOUNT: TBD

DEADLINE: Requests for application packets must be received by December 15, 2018. Completed or returned applications must be postmarked by December 30th.

FINE PRINT: Your application must be “hard copy.” Check out the FAQs here.

The Sustainable Arts Foundation's goal is to encourage parents to continue pursuing their creative passion, and to rekindle it in those who may have let it slide. The foundation offers unrestricted cash awards and residency grants to artists and writers with families -- specifically, at least one child under the age of 18.

WHO: Artists and writers with at least one child under the age of 18 and a strong portfolio of work

FIELD: Fine arts and writing

AMOUNT: $5,000

DEADLINE: Check back later for the 2019 grant cycle announcement. (The 2018 grant application cycle ran in the month of August.)

FINE PRINT: Application fee is $20. 100 percent of this fee goes to the jurors, who are all parent artists and writers themselves. Charging this fee ensures that at least two jurors will review each application and be compensated for their work. Learn more here.

Creative Capital supports adventurous artists across the country through funding, counsel, and career development services. This impact-driven arts organization provides each funded project with up to $50,000 in funding and career development services valued at $45,000.

WHO: Artists in any discipline working on a specific project.

FIELD: Painting, Sculpture, Works on Paper, Photography, Public Art, and more.

AMOUNT: Up to $50,000 in direct funding.

DEADLINE: 2019 cycle TBA

FINE PRINT: Besides funding, you’ll have access to consultations with legal, financial, marketing, public relations, and web consultants; artist retreats and regional gatherings; ten meetings with a strategic planning coach; and more. Letter of Inquiry must be submitted. You can learn more here.

NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowships, awarded in fifteen different disciplines over a three-year period, are $7,000 cash awards made to individual originating artists living and working in the state of New York for unrestricted use. These fellowships are not project grants but are intended to fund an artist’s vision or voice, regardless of the level of his or her artistic development.

WHO: Artists living and working in New York

FIELD: Architecture/Environmental Structures/Design, Choreography, Music/Sound, Photography, or Playwriting/Screenwriting

AMOUNT: $7000

DEADLINE: January 23, 2019

FINE PRINT: Applications for the 2019-20 award cycle will open in Fall 2019. The following categories will be reviewed: Craft/Sculpture, Digital/Electronic Arts, Nonfiction Literature, Poetry, and Printmaking/Drawing/Book Arts. Learn more here.

Created in 1993 to further FCA's mission to encourage, sponsor, and promote work of a contemporary, experimental nature, Emergency Grants provide urgent funding for visual and performing artists who: Have sudden, unanticipated opportunities to present their work to the public when there is insufficient time to seek other sources of funding, or incur unexpected or unbudgeted expenses for projects close to completion with committed exhibition or performance dates.

WHO: U.S. artists

FIELD: Visual and performing arts

AMOUNT: Grants range in amount from $500 to $2,500, and the average grant is $1,500.

DEADLINE: Rolling deadline

FINE PRINT: Each month FCA receives an average of 80 Emergency Grant applications and makes approximately 12-15 grants. Artists should review all eligibility guidelines and FAQs before applying. Learn more here.

Two prizes are offered to honor innovative projects at the intersection of science, technology and the arts: one for artistic exploration, and thus projects with the potential to influence or change the way technology is deployed, developed or perceived, and one for innovative collaboration between industry/technology and art/culture in ways that open up new paths for innovation.

WHO: Artists worldwide

FIELD: Arts and technology

AMOUNT: €20,000

DEADLINE: March 1, 2019

FINE PRINT: Winners of the STARTS Prize must make a commitment to accept their awards in person at the award ceremony and to present their works at the STARTS Prize Forum, an artists’ symposium in Linz, Austria. Learn more here.

The John Ruskin Prize 2019 is now open for entries and invites artists, designers and makers at all stages of their careers, currently resident, working or studying in the UK to submit work in response to the theme: Agent of Change. As a multidisciplinary prize, creative practitioners working across and within a range of disciplines are encouraged to apply.

WHO: U.K. artists

FIELD: Fine art, design, architecture and craft

AMOUNT: First prize: £3K, Second prize: £1K, Third prize: £1K

DEADLINE: May 12, 2019

FINE PRINT: 25 finalists will have their selected works included in a high-profile exhibition at The Holden Gallery, Manchester in Summer 2019 and have the option to sell their work in the ‘Ruskin Editions’ collection. Learn more here.

The Hopper Prize is offering multiple artist grants totaling $5,000.00 awarded through an open call competition juried by leading curators.

WHO: Artists worldwide, 18 and older

FIELD: Any field

AMOUNT: 5 artists will each receive $1,000

DEADLINE: May 21, 2019

FINE PRINT: There are no restrictions on genre, subject matter, or media. We accept entries in all media. Learn more here.

Contemporary artists working in any medium and from anywhere in the world are invited to apply for the 2019 edition of the Young Masters Art Prize, and for the Young Masters Maylis Grand Ceramics Prize. The exhibition of shortlisted artists will be held in London.

WHO: Artists worldwide

AMOUNT: Up to £1,500 in prizes

EXHIBITION DATES: September 30 - October 5, 2019

LOCATION: London, England

DEADLINE: May 31, 2019

FINE PRINT: For the ceramics prize, they must also demonstrate an awareness of the heritage of ceramic craft, which can be interpreted in the broadest international sense. Learn more here.

The Salt Spring National Art Prize is a biennial competition and exhibition of Canadian visual art, as well as one of Canada’s largest visual art prizes. The intent of SSNAP is to encourage artists whose practice demonstrates originality, quality, integrity and creativity—resulting in significant work with visual impact and depth of meaning.

WHO: Canadian artists, 18 and older

AMOUNT: Over $40,000 in ten different awards

DATES: Exhibition: September 21 - October 21, 2019; Gala Awards Night: October 19, 2019

LOCATION: Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

DEADLINE: May 31, 2019

FINE PRINT: Approximately 50 finalists will be selected by an independent jury of four from across Canada to participate in the Finalists’ Exhibition. Finalists may be selected to win one of nine awards, five selected by jurors and three selected by public vote. Learn more about specific award amounts here.

Innovate Grant awards two $550.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition to receiving a grant award, winners will be featured and recognized on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists.

WHO: Visual artists and photographers worldwide

AMOUNT: $550 each quarter

DEADLINE: June 18, 2019

FINE PRINT: They've simplified the grant process, so that artists and photographers can focus on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and their application reflects that. Learn more here.

Integrity: Arts & Culture (IACA) sponsors mini-grants for artists focusing on creative endeavors, believing the arts are essential to the health and vitality of our communities and our nation. Grants are intended to assist with such things as art supplies, recording studio time, exhibits, performances, project-related expenses, etc.

WHO: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent legal resident, 18 years of age or older. High school or college undergraduate students may not apply. Graduate students may apply, but we do not fund tuition or student projects.

FIELD: Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts

AMOUNT: Grants generally average $250

DEADLINE: June 19, 2019

FINE PRINT: Within 30 days of the close of the project, IACA requires 1-2 paragraphs describing how their support benefited you. Learn more here.

The Artists’ Collecting Society (ACS) is offering one student or recent graduate £6,000 to contribute to the cost of an artist’s studio in a UK city of your choice. The Studio Prize was established by ACS in 2017 to help artists with the costs of rising studio rents. It recognises the need for studio space and financial stability for emerging artists at the pivotal stage of beginning their careers.

WHO: UK art students and recent graduates

AMOUNT: £6,000 for a UK artist studio

DEADLINE: June 30, 2019

FINE PRINT: The Prize is open to all final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students studying Fine Art and other creative courses. Artists who have graduated from such a course within the past four years are also invited to apply. Learn more here.

Administered by the Seattle Art Museum, the annual Betty Bowen Award honors a Northwest artist for their original, exceptional, and compelling work. The winner is awarded an unrestricted cash prize of $15,000, and a selection of his or her works is shown at the Seattle Art Museum in the spring of 2020. In addition, up to two Special Recognition Awards in the amount of $2,500 are often granted at the discretion of the Betty Bowen Committee.

WHO: U.S. artists in Oregon, Washington, or Idaho

AMOUNT: $15,000 or $2,500

DEADLINE: August 1, 2019

FINE PRINT: Selection is based on, but not limited to, the following criteria: the compelling nature of the artist’s ideas and contribution to the field, the quality and creativity of the work submitted for review, the artist’s commitment to developing their work, the impact the award will have on the artist and his/her career. Learn more here.

The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) has announced the creation of the Recharge Foundation Fellowship for New Surrealist Art, a $5,000 award for painters living in the United States and U.S. Territories who are working in the New Surrealist style. The award program will be administered by NYFA with funding provided by the Gu Family of the Recharge Foundation. The New Surrealist style is an extension of the Surrealist movement, where artists combine relatable imagery in uncanny and unexpected situations within their work.

WHO: U.S. artists

FIELD: Surrealism

AMOUNT: $5000

DEADLINE: August 7, 2019 at 11:59 PM EST

FINE PRINT: Students in bachelor’s or master’s degree programs are eligible to apply for the Recharge Foundation Fellowship for New Surrealist Art, however applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of the application deadline. Learn more here.

Innovate Grant is now accepting submissions for Summer 2019! Innovate Grant awards (2) $550.00 grants each quarter, to one visual artist and one photographer. In addition to receiving a grant award, winners will be featured and recognized on their website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists.

WHO: Visual artists and photographers worldwide, 18 years and older

AMOUNT: $550

DEADLINE: September 3, 2019

FINE PRINT: They believe your work should speak for itself and their grant application reflects that! All they require is Name, Email, Grant Category (Art or Photography), 3-5 Images of Your Work, and an Application Fee of $25. Learn more here.

The Foundation offers Fellowships to further the development of scholars and artists by assisting them to engage in research in any field of knowledge and creation in any of the arts, under the freest possible conditions.

WHO: Visual artists from the U.S. and Canada.

AMOUNT: The amounts of grants vary, and the Foundation does not guarantee it will fully fund any project.

DEADLINE: September 16, 2019

FINE PRINT: On the application, you must include a chronological list of shows, citing dates and places, and a list of collections in which your work is represented. Work exhibited on websites and blogs alone does not constitute a sufficient record of accomplishment for our competition. Learn more here.

RACC supports the region’s vital arts and culture community through a variety of grant programs. The Professional Development Grant Program supports individual artists and representatives of arts organizations with funding up to $2,000 toward distinct opportunities that will push forward their creative practice or skill development. RACC’s Project Grant Program provides financial support to individual artists and not-for-profit organizations for project based arts programming. Grants are awarded up to $7,000 and are available in three categories: Artistic Focus, Arts Equity & Access, and Catalyst.

WHO: Artists in the Portland, Oregon area

AMOUNT: Between $2,000 - $7,000

DEADLINE: October 2, 2019

FINE PRINT: Residents of Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties are eligible to apply for these grants. All applicants are welcome to contact RACC Grants staff if you have questions about your application or need assistance with the application process. Learn more here.

Artist Grant provides a grant to one visual artist each grant cycle. Visual artists working in the following media may apply: painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture (of any type of material), ceramics, mixed/multiple media, installation, and other new or alternative media.

WHO: Visual artists worldwide, 18 and older

AMOUNT: $500 each cycle

DEADLINE: October 15, 2019

FINE PRINT: To apply, email the following to submit@artistgrant.org: a link to your website OR 3-5 digital files of your work AND a CV, resume, or brief bio that includes your name. There is an application fee of $25 USD that helps defray the costs of administering this grant to continue to support and fund artists' important work. Learn more here.

Artadia is a national non-profit organization that supports visual artists with unrestricted, merit-based awards and fosters connections to a network of opportunities. In the past 18 years, Artadia has awarded over $3 million to more than 300 artists throughout its participating award cities of Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco.

WHO: Artists based in the current award city of Atlanta

AMOUNT: Ranges between $5000 to $20,000, plus ongoing assistance through the lifetime of your career.

DEADLINE: October 15, 2019

FINE PRINT: Students are not eligible. Award money can be used however the artist sees fit. Continued support is achieved through close collaborations with its host cities to create exhibition opportunities for artists, arrange studio visits with local as well as national curators, source residency programs, and make introductions in the field. Learn more here.

For more than 120 years, the National Sculpture Society has created, exhibited, collected and supported the evolving tradition in American sculpture. NSS continues to support sculpture today as an active, vital, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. They offer a number of grants annually, including The Stanley Bleifeld Memorial Grant, The Alex J. Ettl Grant, and The Marilyn Newmark Memorial Grant during this upcoming October deadline.

WHO: U.S. sculptors

AMOUNT: $5,000 each

DEADLINE: October 28, 2019

FINE PRINT: No application fee. To learn more about each individual grant, click here.

Integrity: Arts & Culture (IACA) sponsors mini-grants for artists focusing on creative endeavors, believing the arts are essential to the health and vitality of our communities and our nation. Grants are intended to assist with such things as art supplies, recording studio time, exhibits, performances, project-related expenses, etc.

WHO: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent legal resident, 18 years of age or older

AMOUNT: Grants generally average $250

DEADLINE: November 1, 2019

FINE PRINT: High school or college undergraduate students may not apply. Graduate students may apply, but we do not fund tuition or student projects. Within 30 days of the close of the project, IACA requires 1-2 paragraphs describing how their support benefited you. Learn more here.

The Hopper Prize is offering 5 individual artist grants in the amount of $1,000 USD awarded through an open call art competition juried by leading contemporary curators. They support artists working in all media, from diverse backgrounds, in wide-ranging geographic locations.

WHO: Artists worldwide

AMOUNT: $1,000 each

DEADLINE: November 12, 2019

FINE PRINT: The application is short and can be completed in under 20 minutes. To apply for a grant, you only need to submit this information: name and email, up to 10 Image or Video attachments, artwork captions, artist statement & biography (optional), and $40 submission fee. Learn more here.

Innovate Grant is now accepting submissions for Fall 2019. Innovate Grant awards two grants each quarter, to one visual artist and one photographer. In addition to receiving a grant award, winners will be featured and recognized on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists.

WHO: Visual artists and photographers worldwide

AMOUNT: $550

DEADLINE: November 19, 2019

FINE PRINT: They believe your work should speak for itself and their grant application reflects that! All they require is name, email, grant category (Art or Photography), 3-5 images of your work, and an application fee of $25. Learn more here.

Adolph Gottlieb, one of the artists known for initiating the Abstract Expressionism movement, achieved artistic and financial success far beyond his early expectations. But, he had several colleagues who, despite their artistic achievements, were not able to support themselves financially. The Gottlieb Foundation wishes to encourage artists who have dedicated their lives to developing their art, regardless of their level of commercial success.

WHO: Artists who have been working for at least 20 years in a mature phase of your work, and can demonstrate a need for financial assistance. Field: Painting, printmaking, or sculpting.

AMOUNT: $25,000 each to 12 artists

DEADLINE: December 15, 2019

FINE PRINT: Maturity is based on a high level of intellectual, technical, and creative proficiency that has been maintained over time. It is based less on an applicant’s age than on the development of and commitment to an artist’s work that has progressed over time. Detailed FAQ here.

The Puffin Foundation Ltd. has sought to open the doors of artistic expression by providing grants to artists and art organizations who are often excluded from mainstream opportunities due to their race, gender, or social philosophy.

WHO: Artists working in photography, music, theater. In September of 2020, they will begin accepting proposals for the Fine Arts and Video/Film.

AMOUNT: TBD

DEADLINE: Requests for application packets must be received by December 15th. Completed or returned applications must be postmarked by December 30, 2019.

FINE PRINT: Your application must be “hard copy.” Check out the FAQs here.

MOFSA, the Marianne Oberg Foundation for Spiritual Art is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire, encourage and support the creation of spiritual art. Their second grant program is for artists who see the world from a spiritual perspective and seek to express their view of the transcendent in their artwork. The recipient should already have some body of work in this direction and a desire to create more.

WHO: Open to all artists over the age of 18 residing in these southeastern U.S. states: North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Georgia and Florida.

DATES: Recipient exhibition will be held September 30 - October 28, 2020

DEADLINE: December 31, 2019

FINE PRINT: The recipient will be awarded a $10,000 grant to be presented at an exhibit at the Mint Hill Arts Gallery in Mint Hill, North Carolina in October, 2020. The exhibit will feature the work of the grant recipient and additional space for the work of other artists submitting for the grant, who will share in $2,000 of additional awards. The grant recipient will create a new work to be unveiled at the exhibit. Learn more here.

Top Artist Residency Opportunities

ChaNorth is a New York State artist residency aimed at providing a nourishing, focused environment for emerging and established artists as they continue their committed practices.

WHO: National and international emerging and mid-career artists

FIELD: Any creative field

DATES: The summer season runs from May through the end of October, offered in 6 four-week sessions. Check here for exact session dates.

LOCATION: New York

DEADLINE: January 15, 2019

FINE PRINT: ChaNorth is a self-directed residency offering space, time, and inspiration to make new work. The cost of a four-week session is $950. Residency fee includes a private room, private studio, fully stocked kitchen. The fee does not include transportation costs to and from chaNorth, and artists' materials cost. Learn more here.

The National Park Arts Foundation started their Artist-in-Residence program in 2006 to provide opportunities to artists to live and work in National parks to create a body of work. Programs are specifically tailored to the artist’s project and the selected park. Residencies are one month and can accommodate artists from multiple disciplines such as sculpture, ceramics, dance, theatre, textiles, writers, new media, printmaking, and film.

WHO: Visual artists

FIELD: Sculpture, ceramics, dance, theatre, performing arts, music, literature, new media, animation, printmaking, film-making, ethnographic art.

DATES: Check website for individual residency dates

LOCATION: One-month residencies are offered in the following locations: Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park (Big Island, HI), Death Valley National Park (California), Fort Union National Monument (New Mexico), Dry Tortugas National Park (Florida), Chaco Culture National Historical Park (New Mexico)

DEADLINE: Application deadlines vary. Check here for details.

FINE PRINT: $2000 stipend offered to accepted artists. Application fee required. Learn more about each residency here.

Skowhegan promotes engagement with peers and a focus on process and experimentation. Although the residency has become most widely recognized for its focus on painting, they accept artists working in a variety of mediums. The program gives artists complete freedom during their residency, but also provides resources and weekly lectures for guidance and feedback.

WHO: Visual artists. You must be at least 21 years of age at the start of the program and have a working knowledge of English.

FIELD: All mediums

DATES: June 8 - August 10, 2019

LOCATION: Skowhegan, Maine

DEADLINE: January 10, 2019

FINE PRINT: Tuition for Skowhegan’s nine-week program is $6,000, but 95% of each class receives financial aid or scholarships. Learn more here.

The School of Visual Art and Design at the University of South Carolina invites visual artists to submit applications for the spring session of the 2019 Artist Residency Program which is intended to address themes of environment and ecology.

WHO: Artists around the world

FIELD: All media accepted

DATES: March 1 – April 14, 2019

LOCATION: Columbia, SC

DEADLINE: January 15, 2019

FINE PRINT: The selected artist will be awarded a $1,500 honorarium. SVAD is unable to pay for travel or housing for the resident at this time. The artist should propose an artwork that may qualify as public art and an activity to engage with the community at the School of Visual Art and Design. Learn more here.

An American nonprofit with a program in Italy, the Bogliasco Foundation awards one-month residential Fellowships to gifted artists and scholars of all ages and nationalities. During their month-long stay at the Center, Bogliasco Fellows are provided with living quarters, full board, and a separate private studio.

WHO: Artists worldwide

FIELD: Visual Arts, Film/Video, Theater, Dance, and more

DATES: Fall 2019 semester dates are as follows: September 9 – October 11, October 14 – November 15, or November 18 – December 20

LOCATION: Bogliasco, Italy

DEADLINE: January 15, 2019 for residencies during the subsequent fall semester, and April 15, 2019 for residences during the subsequent spring semester.

FINE PRINT: To be eligible for a Fellowship, applicants should demonstrate significant achievement in their disciplines, commensurate with their age and experience. Although there is no cost for a residency, Fellows are responsible for their own travel to and from the Study Center. Learn more here.

The MacDowell Colony, founded by composer Edward MacDowell, was originally meant for musicians in need of a creative retreat. Now, the colony has become one of the most recognized visual arts and writing residencies. The location offers a cultural experience surrounding by breathtaking scenery.

WHO: Artists worldwide, emerging and established

FIELD: Visual arts, architecture, film/video arts, interdisciplinary arts, literature, music composition, and theatre

DATES: June 1–September 30, 2019, for the Visual Arts Residency. Check here for other disciplines.

LOCATION: Peterborough, New Hampshire

DEADLINE: January 15, 2019

FINE PRINT: About 300 artists in seven disciplines are awarded fellowships each year and the sole criterion for acceptance is artistic excellence. There are no residency fees. Travel grants, as well as need-based stipends, are available to open the residency experience to the broadest possible community of artists. Learn more here.

At once a haven for nature-lovers and artists alike, the Bernheim Arboretum and Research Center is founded on the mission of “strengthening the bond between people and nature by finding new ways to connect nature with people’s lives.” Situated within a 14,000-acre property with over 8,000 species of plants and 40 miles of hiking trails, this larger-than-Manhattan preserve welcomes artists from all backgrounds for one to three months for artistic exploration.

WHO: Visual artists

FIELD: All mediums encouraged to apply: sculpture, installation, performing arts, painting, sound, video, textile, new media, animation.

DATES: Selected artists work with Bernheim in arranging residency dates based on their desired time and availability within an April – December 2019 timeframe.

LOCATION: Louisville, Kentucky

DEADLINE: January 21, 2019

FINE PRINT: Minimum duration is 4 weeks for regional artists and 6 weeks to 3 months for non-regional artists. Residents get a fully equipped cabin, with a log-burning stove (and AC and heat), in a stunning wooded setting. Travel, supplies, and food paid by for artist. Housing covered. $2,500.00 grant available. Learn more here.

Eight-week artist's residency, just a short walk along the river Rance from Dinan, a "Ville d'Art et d'Histoire." The selection committee and program directors seek four to eight artists whose mix of media, approaches, styles, and focus will create a dynamic and collegial community

WHO: Artists worldwide

FIELD: Visual arts

DATES: June 1 - July 27, 2019

LOCATION: Léhon, France

DEADLINE: February 1, 2019

FINE PRINT: Application, accommodation in a private bedroom in a historic house with a fully-equipped communal kitchen, and studio space in a 9th-century abbey are free. Residents are responsible for transportation to and from the residency, most supplies, and most meals. Learn more here.

The Neon Museum National Artist Residency (AIR) is designed to expand the interpretive potential of the collection while providing artists the opportunity to create new work in an unconventional setting. Each residency is accompanied by programming to engage the community and museum visitors, providing exposure to new artists and a fresh perspective on the collection.

WHO: Artists based in the United States, over the age of 18

FIELD: Visual or performing arts

DATES: June 1 - August 31, 2019

LOCATION: Las Vegas, NV

DEADLINE: February 1, 2019

FINE PRINT: The artist will be paid a stipend of a total of $3,000, plus a modest budget for materials if required. The selected artist will also be provided an $800 travel allowance. Studio space and separate lodging with kitchen facilities are provided free of charge for eight weeks. Learn more here.

C.R.E.T.A. Rome offers self-funded residencies to international ceramicists, visual artists, and writers for periods of 4 or 5 weeks. The residency includes a semi-private equipped studio, housing in the historical center of Rome, and technical assistance in procuring materials for your work, firings, etc., advice on museums, galleries and sites in Rome and beyond.

WHO: Artists worldwide

FIELD: Ceramics, visual arts, writing

DATES: Summer 2019 residencies (4 weeks): May 29 - June 25, June 26 - July 23, July 24 - August 20; Fall 2019 residencies (5 weeks): September 11 - October 15, October 16 - November 19, November 20 - December 17

LOCATION: Rome, Italy

DEADLINE: February 15, 2019 for Summer 2019 Residencies, and June 15, 2019 for Fall 2019 Residencies

FINE PRINT: Accommodation are a 1-bedroom house with a garden and a private studio. Spouses/companions and/or children are also welcome for a supplemental fee. Each resident will have an opportunity to exhibit the work produced during the residency period in a final group show. Learn more here.

The Offshore Residency offers an extensive one-week program where artists live, work, and travel together aboard a sailboat. Each Offshore journey navigates to a specific, historic region, where participants engage with local communities through special exhibitions, projects, talks, screenings and events coordinated by the program. Through these relationships, artists will have the opportunity to reflect upon their work and its objectives outside of marketplace demands and experience the rigors and rewards of sailing under the guidance of experienced captains.

WHO: Artists from all geographic locations, ages, ethnicities, and identities are welcome and encouraged to apply.

FIELD: All mediums encouraged to apply: visual artists, sculpture, installation, performing arts, painting, sound, video, textile, new media, animation

DATES: Late August - early September 2019 (Exact dates to be announced in early January)

LOCATION: Offshore's Summer 2019 program will take place off the northern coast of Sardinia and the southern coast of Corsica.

DEADLINE: February 15, 2019

FINE PRINT: The program session will run for 8 days. You can find a sample itinerary on their website for an idea of what to expect. Applicants must have a working knowledge of English. Accepted residents will be required to pay a fee of $525 to participate in the program. Learn more here.

Djerassi’s facilities are nestled in 583 acres of redwood forests, coastal grasslands, and four additional habitats rich in biodiversity. Photo by Charles Hutchins, Creative Commons 2.0

The Djerassi Resident Artists Program is situated in the Santa Cruz Mountains, one hour south of San Francisco. The program offers gorgeous architecture, the time and space to interact with peers, and critical dialogue for growing your own individual practice, in a pristine landscape. Best of all, the program is offered at no cost to artists, should you be accepted.

WHO: Artists worldwide

FIELD: Visual arts, media arts/new genres, literature, choreography, and music composition

DATES: Mid-March through mid-November

LOCATION: Woodside, CA

DEADLINE: March 15, 2019

FINE PRINT: There are six residency sessions each year: five that are four weeks long and one that includes Open House/Open Studios is five weeks long. Travel and supplies paid by the artist. Food and lodging paid by the organization. Learn more here.



As part of its ongoing mission, Annex:art works with international artists to coordinate self-funded and sponsored artist residency, as well as interim studio programs. These programs are designed to enable the artist an opportunity to complete a project or specific body of work in one of our participating annex locations.

WHO: Artists worldwide, 21 and older

FIELD: All media accepted

DATES: To be determined

LOCATION: At present, the program is available at the Annex:art facilities in Havelland, Germany; San Fidel, New Mexico; and the picturesque Ardèche region of south-central France.

DEADLINE: Rolling deadline. Apply on their website.

FINE PRINT: The program seeks applications from artists who have a specific purpose or project to be completed during the residency.

The Wassaic Residency Program cultivates and supports community for emerging and professional contemporary artists, writers and other creatives. Photo by Allison Meier, Creative Commons 2.0



The Wassaic Project is a multi-disciplinary arts organization supporting artists, performers, and writers. Artists create a body of work and participate in conversations, open-studios, and artist talks. To top it off, they also have a visiting curators and artists series in addition to your housing and studio space.

WHO: Emerging and professional contemporary artists, writers and creatives.

FIELD: Visual arts, writing, etc.

DURATION: One to six months

LOCATION: Wassaic, NY

DEADLINE: January 14, 2019

FINE PRINT: While there is a resident fee of $900/month, there are fellowships available and ample access to fully decked out facilities including a woodshop, silk screening studio, and tons of exhibition opportunities. Travel and supplies paid by the artist. Learn more here.

A one-year residency that includes studio space, a culminating solo exhibition of work created during the year, a monthly work exchange at Artspace, and the opportunity to get involved in public programs.

WHO: Emerging and mid-career artists

FIELD: All fields

DATES: August 1, 2019 - July 31, 2020

LOCATION: New Haven, CT

DEADLINE: December 21, 2018

FINE PRINT: First round interviews will be conducted in January 2019, in person or via Skype. Learn more here.

Residency 108 invites artists, writers, and thinkers to immerse themselves in their creative practice. They particularly welcome those who work with nature, ecology and the installation of temporary outdoor land-art works. The program accommodates three artists at a time. Each resident will be asked to present their work during the residency and weekly critiques are held as a group, sometimes with a visiting critic.

WHO: Emerging and established artists, writers and thinkers worldwide

FIELD: All disciplines

DATES: April 22 - May 20, 2019

LOCATION: Clermont, NY

DEADLINE: January 15, 2019

FINE PRINT: The residency is free apart from the cost of travel and material expenses which must be assumed by the individual. Each resident is provided with a room, working facilities and a weekly stipend for food, participants are responsible for cooking their own meals. Learn more here.

Back to Basics residency program gives artists the opportunity to clear their mind, get back to focus and (re)discover the very basis of their creative practice and being. Stop the information overflow, go offline and get back to focus in a supportive, natural environment in the middle of the Northern summer.

WHO: Emerging and professional artists

FIELD: All disciplines

DATES: 1-month residencies in July, August, and September 2019

LOCATION: Haukijärvi, Finland

DEADLINE: January 10, 2019

FINE PRINT: In this residency program, participants are encouraged to not have a predetermined project plan to follow, but to arrive with an open mind and dedicate their time at the residency for on-site observations, ideas, conversations, self-reflection and development. For program details, visit their website.

RU fosters customized residency environments for artists and curators in all disciplines and at all stages of practice. Participants receive critical, production, and administrative assistance. Substantial emphasis is placed on building networking capacity for the residents.

WHO: Artists worldwide

FIELD: All visual arts media and disciplines

DURATION: For artists, residencies usually vary in length from three to six months; for curators, duration is generally one to two months.

LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY

DEADLINE: Rolling application, fill out the inquiry form here.

FINE PRINT: The selection process ranges from an open call application and panel process to nominations or by invitation depending on the project, the type of residency and the partnering organization. Learn more here.

Byrdcliffe Artist Residencies offer uninterrupted time and space for artists of all disciplines to work in a creative community on the 250-acre Catskill mountain historic campus just two hours north of NYC. The AiR Program offers several residency options ranging from four weeks to five months in duration, with various live/work spaces available for each session; Ceramic artists are able to apply for 1, 2, or 4 month residencies.

WHO: Visual artists, writers, musicians

FIELD: Ceramics, weaving, darkroom/digital photography, video, painting, sculpture, musical performance and composition, fiction, nonfiction, and poetry among others

DURATION: One month

LOCATION: Woodstock, NY

DEADLINE: February 10, 2019 for 1 Month and Ceramics Residencies

FINE PRINT: Fellowships available based on need and merit with funding also available for women, artists of the LGBTQA community, and artists impacted by natural disasters. 1 Month Residencies are offered for individuals and couples with private and communal housing available. Each resident receives a private studio and living space. Learn more here.

Heima is a multidisciplinary art residency for The physical space is a 350 square meter combined house and studio/exhibition space. In 2019 Heima will offer two 3 months residency periods, each involving six artist carefully curated. The program offers complete access to Heima’s facilities for ninety days.

WHO: Emerging and established artists of different cultural and geographic backgrounds

DATES: April 5 - June 30, 2019 or August 1 - October 31, 2019

LOCATION: Seyðisfjörður, East Iceland

DEADLINE: January 1, 2019

FINE PRINT: All artist will live together and have access to multiple studio spaces + have their own bedroom. The residency fee is 250.000 ISK (2050 Euro). The residency fee is to be paid in advance and is non-refundable. Residents must provide for their own food, travel, and miscellaneous expenses. Learn more here.

Eight-week artist's residency in Léhon, a "Petite Cité de Caractère," which is short walk along the river Rance from Dinan, a "Ville d'Art et d'Histoire." The selection committee and program directors seek four to eight artists whose mix of media, approaches, styles, and focus will create a dynamic and collegial community. In particular, we are looking for artists who can use the specific character of our residency experience productively.

WHO: Visual artists worldwide

DATES: June 1 - July 27, 2019

LOCATION: Léhon, France

DEADLINE: February 1, 2019

FINE PRINT: No students. Application, accommodation in a private bedroom in an historic house with a fully-equipped communal kitchen, and studio space in a 9th-century Abbey are free. Residents are responsible for transportation to and from the residency, most supplies, and most meals. Learn more here.

A.I.R. Studio Paducah is an Artist-in-Residence Studio and efficiency apartment located in the Lower Town Arts District of Paducah, Kentucky six blocks from the Ohio River. They welcome self-motivated, focused artists working in in a range of creative practices.

WHO: Visual artists, photographers, architects, writers, composers and improvisational choreographers

DURATION: Stays usually range from two weeks to three months

LOCATION: Paducah, Kentucky

DEADLINE: February 15, 2019

FINE PRINT: Applicants are encouraged to have a clear objective for their residency. Learn more here.

The Howard County Arts Council is thrilled to renew its collaboration with the Howard Hughes Corporation for the second annual Merriweather District Artist in Residence Program (MD AIR). Up to three artists will be selected and provided with a $10,000 stipend, studio space and housing to spend up to six weeks in residence. The highest priority will be given to artists who intend to produce works that reflect innovative approaches, new media and multidisciplinary art forms.

WHO: Artists worldwide

DATES: May 13 - June 24, 2019

LOCATION: Ellicott City, MD

DEADLINE: February 4, 2019

FINE PRINT: MD AIR is open to local, national and international artists working in all media including, but not limited to, performance, video, 2-D and 3-D visual arts, dance, music, and the spoken word. Learn more here.

The STARworks Clay Studio is accepting applications for residency positions of one to six months duration. The residency allows artists the opportunity to expand studio practices, and experiment with a stipend of STARworks manufactured local clay and work with visiting artists and the opportunity to become connected with nearby Seagrove, NC potters.

WHO: Ceramicists worldwide

DATES: July 1 - December 15, 2019

LOCATION: Star, NC

DEADLINE: February 28, 2019

FINE PRINT: Resident artists are provided with studio space, 24/7 studio access and up to 300 lbs. of STARworks Ceramics clay, manufactured on-site using local wild clay. Work exchange available at $10/hour up to 20 hours/week with separate application. Learn more here.

The Fiore Art Center awards six month-long visual arts residencies, one month-long poetry residency, and one month-long performance/interdisciplinary artist residency promoting dialogue between the gardening, farming and creative worlds. All residents share the common thread of creating work that relates to the land or the environment in some meaningful way.

WHO: Visual artists worldwide

DATES: One month long in July, August, and September

LOCATION: Jefferson, ME

DEADLINE: March 1, 2019

FINE PRINT: Three of the six visual arts residency placements will go to artists living in Maine. In addition, they have reserved three of the six residency placements for: 1 out-of-state artist, 1 international artist, and 1 Native American Maine artist. Learn more here.

The Keyholder Residency Program offers eight emerging artists free 24-hour access to printmaking facilities and studio space in the Lower East Side, as well as a $1,000 stipend to develop new work and foster their artistic careers.

WHO: U.S. artists working in all disciplines

DATES: April 1 - October 1

LOCATION: New York, NY

DEADLINE: March 1, 2019

FINE PRINT: Print-making skills are not required, but some familiarity with the medium is recommended. Basic instruction in printmaking techniques is available for new Keyholders. Technical assistance is not included in the program, but is available at additional cost. Learn more here.

The Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts awards up to seventy juried residencies per year to established and emerging visual artists, writers, composers, and interdisciplinary artists from across the country and around the world. Each resident receives a $100 stipend per week, free housing, and a private studio.

WHO: Visual artists, writers, composers, and more

DATES: July 1 - December 20, 2019 for current application date

LOCATION: Nebraska City, NE

DEADLINE: March 1, 2019

FINE PRINT: Residencies are available for 2 to 8 weeks stays. Application includes artist statement, CV, references, work examples, etc. Learn more here.

Artists will receive studio space and accommodations in exchange for 10-15 hours of service to the Columbia community in the form of education, outreach, and maintenance.

WHO: Ceramics, Fibers, Metals/Jewelry, Printmaking, Digital Photography, Drawing, Painting

DATES: Residencies can range from three months to one year

LOCATION: Columbia, MO

DEADLINE: Rolling deadline

FINE PRINT: Some materials are provided. Cover letter, resume, artist statement, and project description are required. Learn more here.

The Artist Residency Program is designed to offer time and space for craft artists to focus on their creative work and interact with the public. Museum visitors have the unique opportunity to visit the artists’ studios and watch the artists at work. Interacting with the resident artists is a great way to learn about a range of craft processes and techniques. In turn, the artists receive a unique opportunity to gain exposure, make connections with the Houston community, and help educate the public about craft.

WHO: Emerging, mid-career, and established artists working in all craft media, including but not limited to clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood and mixed media.

DATES: Residencies available in three-, six-, nine-, and 12-month time periods. Residency cycle begins in September and ends in August.

LOCATION: Houston, TX

DEADLINE: March 1, 2019

FINE PRINT: Applicants must be able to fulfill all program requirements, such as working in their studios for two days per week during HCCC public hours. $600 monthly stipend including housing/materials allowance 24/7 access to 200-square-foot studio. Learn more here.

Each year up to 12 artists are selected for residencies in the Pottery and/or Foundry areas of the Kohler Arts Center. No experience with clay or cast metal is required, just an interest in pursuing a new body of work and being open to new ideas. Artists-in-residence receive 24-hour access to studio space, materials, use of equipment, technical assistance, photographic services, housing, round-trip transportation, and a modest weekly stipend.

WHO: Artists worldwide

DATES: Arts/Industry residencies are three months in length and divided into three seasonal cohorts: Spring cohort (January–April), Summer cohort (May–August), Fall cohort (September–December)

LOCATION: Sheboygan, WI

DEADLINE: April 1, 2019

FINE PRINT: Application materials must include: 20 images of the artist’s work, a résumé/CV (3 pages maximum), a written project proposal (250 words or less), images supporting project proposal (3 images maximum), contact information for 4 professional references. Learn more here.

The LUX Center for the Arts is currently accepting applications for 2019-2020 year long residencies in all media to provide emerging artists with opportunities to hone their studio skills and gain an appreciation for teaching public art classes for youth and adults. Residencies are offered in ceramics, painting, drawing, mixed media, fibers, and metals.

WHO: Artists worldwide. MFA or BFA in studio art required.

DATES: Beginning August 2019

LOCATION: Lincoln, NE

DEADLINE: April 4, 2019

FINE PRINT: A strong desire to teach is required. Artists with more than one area of expertise and an MFA are preferred. Learn more here.

At the intersection of art and social change, this nine-month residential fellowship is designed to provide support and resources to emerging artists working on projects which address issues of social justice, civic engagement, and community building. Arts Lab fellows strive to expand their practices and grow as leaders in their respective fields.

WHO: Artists worldwide

DATES: September 9, 2019 - June 26, 2020

LOCATION: Washington, D.C.

DEADLINE: April 4, 2019

FINE PRINT: The program accepts six national and international fellows as well as two Washington, DC-based artists in each cohort. Learn more here.

VisArts invites applications and proposals from local, national, and international artists for a six month Studio Fellowship. The Studio Fellowship provides a unique opportunity for a dynamic individual artist or collaborative artist team to create a new body of work, evolve an existing body of work, or develop a project in a stimulating, supportive environment.

WHO: Artists worldwide

DATES: June 7 - December 2, 2019 -or- December 6, 2019 - June 3, 2020

LOCATION: Rockville, MD

DEADLINE: April 12, 2019

FINE PRINT: Studio space is provided free of charge. Artists receive a $500.00 per month stipend. The VisArts Studio Fellows will present their work in solo exhibitions at the end of their respective fellowships. Learn more here.

Trestle Gallery has two residency opportunities, our Trestle Artist Residency and Visiting Artist Residency. The Trestle Artist Residency is aimed at helping artists find a foothold in the art world while they develop a new body of work as an Trestle Art Space Member. The Visiting Artist Residency at Trestle Gallery allows artists to explore their practice and share their artistic experience with the Trestle Gallery and Art Space community with a free private studio membership for six months.

WHO: Artists worldwide

DATES: July 1 – December 31, 2019

LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY

DEADLINE: April 15, 2019

FINE PRINT: No housing provided. Applicants are required to submit 4-8 work sample and have at least one professional reference. Learn more about each residency here.

Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center welcomes artists to submit proposals for their annual summer residency program in the community arts. Proposals must show a strong commitment to community engagement in the design and execution of the project. Most artists run their project through Annmarie’s creative reuse center, called the artLAB, where artists are encouraged to incorporate recycled or repurposed materials into their project.

WHO: Visual, musical, and literary artists worldwide

DATES: Mid-June through mid-August 2019

LOCATION: Solomons, MD

DEADLINE: April 15, 2019

FINE PRINT: Artists will also have access to the galleries, a private studio space, the clay studio, the 30 acre sculpture garden, the waterfront area, etc. Residencies are meant to focus on community arts projects; those that merge arts and the environment are particularly desirable. Learn more here.

Main Street Arts is accepting applications for our residency program! We offer access to galleries, museums, and art communities in nearby Rochester and Syracuse while providing quiet time and space to focus on your artistic practice.

WHO: Emerging and established artists

DATES: A one-month or two-month residency in July, August or September 2019

LOCATION: Clifton Springs, NY

DEADLINE: April 30, 2019

FINE PRINT: Cost for Studio Only: $200 for 1 month or $350 for 2 months; Cost for Studio and Housing: $400 for 1 month or $700 for 2 months. Artists in residence have 24-hour access to a large studio on our second floor. Facilities include 200 sq. ft. studio spaces, an electric kiln, potters wheel, etching press, and more. Learn more here.

The Starry Night Residency Program provides artists, writers, and curators the opportunity to live and work within a small, creative community. Located in the downtown historic hot springs district of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, the program is a place where our participants can find quiet solitude and focus on their work in a peaceful environment.

WHO: Emerging artists

DATES: The Summer Session runs during the months of May, June, July, August and September. The Winter Session runs during the months of November, December, January, February and March.

LOCATION: Truth or Consequences, NM

DEADLINE: May 1, 2019

FINE PRINT: Financial aid is available. Submission materials needed: a current CV or artist resume, artist statement/bio, statement of intent, two professional references, and work samples. Learn more here.

Artscape Gibraltar Point offers affordable short-term studio and accommodations rentals for artists and creative types who want to focus on their work in a distraction-free environment. The residency program at Artscape Gibraltar Point is ideal for artists who are conducting research, working to meet a deadline, collaborating with others or who require temporary workspace.

WHO: All artists

DATES: TBD

LOCATION: Toronto Island, ON, Canada

DEADLINE: May 1, 2019

FINE PRINT: Artists enjoy clean and cozy private accommodations, bright and spacious studios, a shared kitchen and lounge, free WiFi, bike rentals, beautiful outdoor spaces and spectacular views of the lake from the Gibraltar Point Beach. It's just a short ferry ride away from Toronto's city centre. Learn more here.

The Ox-Bow’s Fall Residency is designed for artists and writers at many different points in their careers. This residency is an incredible opportunity for emerging artists looking to launch their career with the help of dedicated time, access to resources and mentorship. The fall residency offers a wider variety of studios that can be used for artists of different mediums to collaborate.

WHO: Artists and writers at any stage in their careers

DATES: 2, 3, and 5-week residencies during September 1 - October 5, 2019

LOCATION: Saugatuck, Michigan

DEADLINE: May 1, 2019

FINE PRINT: Stipends available for travel and supplies. Room and board covered by Ox-Bow. The fall residency is open to all artists not currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program. Learn more here.

AADK Spain is an international artistic platform that opens up spaces for research and contemporary creation. With a focus set on experimental and creative processes, its primary interest is to explore the notions of body, territory, and spatiality through an interdisciplinary approach. In the current open call, they will prioritize proposals focused on working on the landscape.

WHO: Artists worldwide

DURATION: 1 - 6 months

LOCATION: Blanca, Murcia, Spain

DEADLINE: May 1, 2019

FINE PRINT: AADK Spain invests 850€ (a 60%) per resident in the residency program, and the Municipality of Blanca supports with the accommodation. Paid by artist: 650€ per month (40% of total costs), travel costs, day-to-day living expenses, and costs of production materials. Learn more here.

PRAKSIS aims to provide an open, supportive residency environment without charge for local, national and international artists, makers and thinkers. Its projected residency programme aims to bring experienced and emerging artists together in dialogue. They expect no specific production based outcome but hope that the residencies are fruitful in terms of reflection, research, and in forging long-term links between PRAKSIS participants and existing creative communities in Oslo and Norway.

WHO: Artists worldwide

DURATION: 3 to 6 weeks

LOCATION: Oslo, Norway

DEADLINE: May 1, 2019

FINE PRINT: For non-local residents, PRAKSIS provides accommodation, workspace, and food. Residents are responsible for any travel, production, shipping, and any other costs outside of what is offered by PRAKSIS. Learn more here.

CAN SERRAT is located in El Bruc, at the foot of Montserrat and only 45 km from Barcelona. This center was founded in 1989 by a group of 11 Norwegian artists. It has several spaces/workshops and a beautiful natural environment.

WHO: Visual artists and writers

DURATION: 3 weeks to 3 months

LOCATION: Barcelona, Spain

DEADLINE: May 1, 2019

FINE PRINT: Can Serrat offers a limited number of support stipends to visual artists and writers. The stipends cover depending on the grant received (100% - 50% - 30%). 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) per day and accommodation are provided. Learn more here.

The Ox-Bow’s Fall Residency is designed for artists and writers at many different points in their careers. This residency is an incredible opportunity for emerging artists looking to launch their career with the help of dedicated time, access to resources and mentorship. The fall residency offers a wider variety of studios that can be used for artists of different mediums to collaborate.

WHO: Artists and writers at any stage in their careers

DATES: 2, 3, and 5-week residencies during September 1 - October 5, 2019

LOCATION: Saugatuck, Michigan

DEADLINE: May 1, 2019

FINE PRINT: Stipends available for travel and supplies. Room and board covered by Ox-Bow. The fall residency is open to all artists not currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program. Learn more here.

Artists of all mediums and experience are invited to apply to 3 month + residencies at the Roach Road studio space. With no cost to the artist, selected finalists of the submission process will have full access to one of eight new spaces overlooking the River Lee canal. There will be fantastic opportunities for the artist to expand their network and creative potential.

WHO: All artists

DATES: TBD

LOCATION: London, England

DEADLINE: May 6, 2019

FINE PRINT: In your applications, they will need to see clear evidence of your work and portfolio clearly labeled and documented. Learn more here.

L’AiR Arts is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to support intercultural and artistic exchange by providing international artist residency opportunities. The residency not only provides the opportunity to explore Paris and have space in which to comfortably stay and work, but it also offers an insider’s view into the important role that international artists have played in Paris from the late 19th century to the present day.

WHO: Artists worldwide

DURATION: Two to four weeks

LOCATION: Paris, France

DEADLINE: May 8, 2019

FINE PRINT: For the two-week residency period: 1850 euro (based on shared accommodation between 2 – 4 artists) or 2200 euro (based on private accommodation). Scholarships are available for artists based in less economically developed countries as well as those artists were chosen by art patrons. Learn more here.



The Watermill Center is a laboratory of inspiration and performance, founded by theater and visual artist Robert Wilson, which provides a unique environment for a global community of emerging and established artists and thinkers to gather and explore new ideas together.

WHO: Artists worldwide

DURATION: Two to six weeks

LOCATION: Water Mill, NY

DEADLINE: May 13, 2019

FINE PRINT: During the course of the residency, residents are responsible for living expenses such as food, and travel to and from Watermill, and also production expenses such as art materials and supplies, and equipment rentals. Watermill will provide a modest reimbursement to offset these expenses. Additional details will be provided upon acceptance to the program. Learn more here.

The Studios of Key West is currently accepting applications for residencies. The Studios offers a residency program for emerging and established artists and writers designed to encourage creative, intellectual and personal growth.

WHO: All artists

DATES: Residencies fall between December 2019 and August 2020

LOCATION: Key West, FL

DEADLINE: May 15, 2019

FINE PRINT: Residencies are almost a full month, and run from the 16th of the month through the 14th of the next. Learn more here.

Nearly 200 residencies and fellowships are now offered annually. Ragdale encourages applications from artists representing the widest possible range of perspectives and demographics, and to that end, emerging as well as established artists are invited to apply. While there are no publication, exhibition or performance requirements for application, applicants should be working at the professional level in their fields.

WHO: Creative professionals worldwide

DURATION: 18 or 25 days

LOCATION: Lake Forest, IL

DEADLINE: May 15, 2019

FINE PRINT: 18-day residency will cost $630 and a 25-day residency will cost $875. Fellowships are offered as both need-based and merit-based award packages. Learn more here.

The Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA) with locations in Amherst, Virginia and Auvillar, France, advances the arts by providing creative space in which national and international writers, visual artists and composers produce their finest work. Each year, VCCA hosts over 400 artist-Fellows at Mt. San Angelo in central Virginia and over 50 artist-Fellows at the Moulin à Nef in France.

WHO: Visual artists, writers, and composers worldwide

DURATION: Up to 2 months

LOCATIONS: Amherst, Virginia and Auvillar, France

DEADLINE: May 15, 2019

FINE PRINT: VCCA is supported through the partnership of the artists it serves and the donors who are committed to advancing creative work. Application fee: $40. The cost of a VCCA residency is $150 per artist/per day. Fellows are asked to contribute towards that cost. Fellows are accepted regardless of their ability to pay. Learn more here.

OCAD University, Canada’s leader in preparing the next generation of contemporary artists, is pleased to be opening the doors of our Florence studio to the international art and design community!

WHO: Artists worldwide

DATES: See website for residency dates

LOCATION: Florence, Italy

DEADLINE: May 17, 2019

FINE PRINT: Our 2019 programming includes three different frameworks aimed at supporting overall studio practice, teacher training, and material exploration. In addition to utilizing OCAD U’s studio and emphasizing our approach to contemporary practice, this programming will also include a significant amount of community immersion, including the opportunity to engage with local practitioners and workshops. Learn more here.



For nearly four decades, Bemis Center’s core mission has been to provide artists from around the world dedicated time, space, and resources to conduct research and to create new work across conceptual, material, performative, and social practices. The independently driven atmosphere and communal environment encourage creative growth, experimentation, confrontation of challenges, and cultivation of new ideas.

WHO: Artists worldwide

DATES: January 22 – April 17 or May 20 – August 14, 2020

LOCATION: Omaha, NE

DEADLINE: May 17, 2019

FINE PRINT: U.S.-based artists-in-residence receive a $1,000 USD monthly stipend and an additional $750 USD travel stipend. Due to the limitations of B2 visas (touring/visiting), international artists-in-residence are eligible to receive reimbursement of qualified expenses, such as airfare, ground transportation, and meals. Learn more here.

Art Quarter Budapest offers varied services to integrate their residents into the local art scene and assist in establishing professional connections that best support their work and career. AQB personnel provide assistance through the program, catering to practical needs related to life in Budapest, to obtaining the necessary materials, equipment and more. All entering participants are offered a fully furnished room within a communal apartment located on the AQB premises, as well as a studio space catering to the project’s requirements.

WHO: Creatives worldwide

FIELD: Visual arts (including painting, drawing, sculpture, media art, installation, and graphic arts), performing arts, film, photography, music and sound art, literature and literary translation, illustration and design, art theory, curatorial and art management

DURATION: 1-3 months

LOCATION: Budapest, Hungary

DEADLINE: May 30, 2019

FINE PRINT: The fee for participating in the AQB Artist-in-Residence Program is EUR 850 per month. This fee serves as an important contribution to the maintenance and operation of the institution. Learn more here.

Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design offers an Emerging Artist Residency program for emerging artists in ceramics, textiles, printmaking and metal/jewellery who have graduated from a craft program in the last five years. At Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design, participants in the emerging artist residency, will be given access to equipped shared studio space, in ceramics, metal/jewellery, or textiles, in exchange for community involvement.

WHO: Craft and traditional artists worldwide

DURATION: Emerging: 1 year; Short term: 2 weeks to 6 months

LOCATION: Sydney, NS, Canada

DEADLINE: May 31, 2019

FINE PRINT: Emerging Artists are also expected to spend one day a week hosting an open studio day, where they will act as studio technician for their respective studios: maintaining the studio and assisting community members currently enrolled in classes. Learn more here.

Despina Residency Programme is designed for artists and curators wishing to immerse themselves in their work and/or research. They provide the space to explore practices, concepts, new ideas and materials, and to develop a project while receiving feedback and support.

WHO: Artists worldwide

DURATION: 1 to 3 months

LOCATION: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

DEADLINE: May 31, 2019

FINE PRINT: Paid by artist: Travel, materials, meals. Residency fee per month is 2500 euro (with accommodation). Learn more here.

In GlogauAIR artists from diverse social and geographical backgrounds find a place to develop their works in a dynamic environment of coexistence, exchange of ideas and internationalization. At the same time they get to know a new culture and landscape in Berlin, getting influences from the city, which has become a pioneer place for contemporary culture.

WHO: Artists worldwide

DURATION: 3 to 6 months

LOCATION: Berlin, Germany

DEADLINE: May 31, 2019

FINE PRINT: Every three months doors are open to the public in the form of Open Studios exhibition, where the artists show their work in a site-specific and process based format. Learn more here.

ANIMA’s thematic and self-directed art residencies aim to offer a time and space away for all manner of creative people from their usual routines and environment. They provide time for reflection, research, production, and practice. The space is primarily directed towards practices and projects involving writing, photography, video art, drawing and painting.

WHO: Artists and writers worldwide

DURATION: 2 weeks

LOCATION: San Isidro Mazatepec, JAL, Mexico

DEADLINE: May 31, 2019

FINE PRINT: Cost: $740 USD (includes handling and processing fee). The price of the residency includes a one day trip to the city of Guadalajara, where residents will visits various art galleries and museums, local markets and historic sites. Learn more here.

This residency is for visual artists from all around the world who want to be inspired by Icelandic nature and culture, work on their art and develop their projects.

WHO: Artists worldwide

DATES: One to two months, starting August 1

LOCATION: Grundarfjordur, Iceland

DEADLINE: June 1, 2019

FINE PRINT: Residency includes a private apartment with a studio space, fully equipped kitchen & bathroom.

Basic equipment is also available in the studio, however artists are responsible for bringing their own materials as there is no shop with art supplies in the area. It's possible to ship your art supplies via mail before arriving. One month: 700 EUR – additional 350 EUR for second artist/partner.

The Wassaic Residency Program has been created to cultivate and support community for emerging and professional contemporary artists. Housed in a historic re-purposed livestock auction barn and nearby house, the Residency Program offers 12 participating artists the opportunity to live and work in the heart of a rural community and offers artists studio space. The Wassaic Project seeks a group of artists working in a diverse range of media who want to produce, explore, challenge, and expand on their current art making practices, while participating in a grass roots, community-based arts organization.

WHO: Artists, Playwriters/Screenwriters, Writers, Poets, Filmmakers,... everyone is encouraged to apply.

DATES: Between one month and six months. Family residents can apply for 1-8 weeks. Starting 12/2/2019

LOCATION: Wassaic, New York

DEADLINE: June 1, 2019

FINE PRINT: There is no art supply store in town, so plan ahead material wise. While our print shop closes for the winter, residents have 24-hour access to their studios, our wood shop, and our ceramics studio. $600 per month. $900 for family residents. Based on need as self-reported in your application, up to $300 monthly provided in financial support.

The Creative Centre is an ongoing collaborative and community project. We want to regenerate and sustain our small village by making it into a desirable place to settle – a place where you can enjoy culture and the influx of new ideas and creative people. We run an all year around Art Residency. The projects aim is to demonstrate the possibility of strengthening small, remote communities with creative initiatives and to be a source of inspiration for others alike.

FIELD: Visual Art, New Media, Printmaking, Ceramics, Sculpture, Dance, Performing Arts, Land Art, Textile Art, Music, Literature, Crafts, Sustainable Design, Engineering & Photography.

DURATION: Between 1 and 6 months

LOCATION: Stöðvarfjörður, Iceland

DEADLINE: June 1, 2019

FINE PRINT: We speak: English, Icelandic and German. We offer a shared studio space (95 m2) for 6 Artists and one private studio (18.5 m2). The Centre has a fully equipped wood & metal workshops, ceramic workshop, kitchen, small library, sewing workshop and a Concert hall. Learn more here.

Joya: arte + ecología / AiR is an "off-grid" interdisciplinary residency rooted in the crossroads of art, ecology and sustainable living practice. It is located in the heart of the Parque Natural Sierra María - Los Vélez, in the north of the province of Almería, Andalucía. Joya: AiR offers abundant time and space for residents to make, think, explore and learn from their surroundings.

FIELD: Visual art, writing, music, dance, curatorial and film

DATES: August 1 - October 31, 2019

LOCATION: Alcaide, Spain

DEADLINE: June 1, 2019

FINE PRINT: Residents have access to studio space and 20 hectares of land. Accommodation (private room with attached bathroom) and meals are included, as is collection and return to the nearest public transport system. Learn more here.

The Printmaking Residency is a self-directed production residency that offers the unique opportunity to produce work on-site at Arquetopia and at the Museo Taller Erasto Cortés (Erasto Cortés Printmaking Museum). The techniques offered are intaglio, linoleum, woodcut, polyester plate, silkscreen and the unique opportunity of working with a specific lithography stone from Mexico.

WHO: Printmakers worldwide

DURATION: Flexible sessions of 4 to 12 weeks

LOCATION: Puebla, Mexico

DEADLINE: June 2, 2019

FINE PRINT: This residency is for experienced printmakers only. No instruction is provided. Maximum dimensions of the lithography printing press are 27 X 19 inches and of the etching press are 24 X 45 inches. Learn more here.

Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Taipei is operated by the Taipei ∣ Treasure Hill Artist Village. The program aligns with international artist-in-residence sites, provides artists from both Taiwan and abroad with residence opportunities and forms an open platform that also acts as a web of solid, international connections, drawing in diverse communities in various disciplines to exchange and broaden each other’s perspectives.

FIELD: Visual art, performance art, music, architecture, literature, curatorial and cultural research, arts administration and interdisciplinary arts

DURATION: 8-12 weeks with a minimum 4-week stay

LOCATION: Taipei, Taiwan

DEADLINE: June 10, 2019

FINE PRINT: Expectations towards the artist are as follows. Obligatory: artist talk and open studio. Optional: Exhibition, performance, workshop or any kinds of presentation. Learn more here.

Belgrade Art Studio Residency is a non-profit international art program designed to bring talented artists, creative practitioners, researchers and writers from around the world to experience a unique cultural environment dedicated to art. Selected artists are invited to live and work in specially designed studio for a period up to 6 months. By bringing the creators of art in a unique setting the Program aims to situate art at the very heart of historical Belgrade.

WHO: Artists, writers, curators, creative practitioners, researchers, scholars, thinkers, photographers

DURATION: 2 weeks up to 3 months

LOCATION: Belgrade, Serbia

DEADLINE: June 10, 2019

FINE PRINT: Each resident is responsible for their own funding, though Belgrade Art Studio can help with this process. Every participant can bring along one family member or partner that will pay 50% of the price as well as a pet, free of charge. We offer one fellowship per year to artists and creatives of outstanding talent. A fellowship covers the full cost of Belgrade Art Studio residency for a week. Learn more here.

C.R.E.T.A. Rome offers self-funded residencies to international ceramicists, visual artists, and writers for periods of 4 or 5 weeks. The residency includes a semi-private equipped studio, housing in the historical center of Rome, and technical assistance in procuring materials for your work, firings, etc., advice on museums, galleries and sites in Rome and beyond.

WHO: Artists worldwide working in ceramics, visual arts, writing

DATES: Fall 2019 residencies (5 weeks): September 11 - October 15, October 16 - November 19, November 20 - December 17

LOCATION: Rome, Italy

DEADLINE: June 15, 2019

FINE PRINT: Accommodation are a 1-bedroom house with a garden and a private studio. Spouses/companions and/or children are also welcome for a supplemental fee. Each resident will have an opportunity to exhibit the work produced during the residency period in a final group show. Learn more here.

This self-directed artist residency is located directly on the tranquil Havel River in rural Germany . The space is located approximately 50 miles from Berlin and offers the artist an abundance of natural beauty to stimulate the plein air painting experience.

WHO: International artists must be 21 years old to participate and eligible to travel to and stay in Germany for the period of the residency.

DURATION: 2 weeks to 1 month from September 15 to October 31

LOCATION: Havelland County, Germany

DEADLINE: June 15, 2019

FINE PRINT: The cost of a self-funded residency with space galore costs €350 per week and includes a private room and shared bath with use of the kitchen and other common area facilities. Food and beverages are extra. Monthly rates available upon request. Learn more here.

Each year Annex:art offers its White Cube Residency in San Fidel, New Mexico. This short-term, sponsored residency program is being offered in cooperation with Gallery 66, located in the historic Acoma Curio Shop. The artist will be required to complete a project which can be achieved in the confines of the allotted white cube. The cube is a functional part of the interior of Gallery 66. The basic requirement for this residency is to utilize the 8'x 8' structure as both the work space to create the work and the exhibition space to present it upon completion.

WHO: The program is open to creative individuals working in any genre, including visual art, music and literature.

DURATION: 2 to 4 weeks

LOCATION: San Fidel, New Mexico

DEADLINE: June 15, 2019

FINE PRINT: Artists must be 21 years old to participate and eligible to travel to and stay in the United States for the period of his/her residency. Priority is given to self-taught and emerging artists. Learn more here.

Silence Awareness Existence is a residency program for artists, researchers and creative professionals, wanting to retreat into silence in nature. The program brings together a group of artists attuned to the theme to share a focused and mindful residency in the middle of the Nordic winter.

WHO: Artists worldwide

DATES: One month periods in December 2, 2019 - March 31, 2020

LOCATION: Hämeenkyrö, Finland

DEADLINE: June 27, 2019

FINE PRINT: In order to support mindfulness and maintain a focused working & living environment, the program includes silent days, daily meditation sessions and an introduction to meditation course by visiting teacher. To further minimize distractions, internet is only available in a designated room. Learn more here.

Art-hotel Panorama in Pyrgadikia will organize an artist-in-residence program in its premises with the theme “Histoires.” The aim of our program is to get artists, who are interested in the landscape of Halkidiki and in Greek culture, in touch with these, and to give them the opportunity to produce work based on their perceptions and impressions during the residency period.

WHO: Artists working in painting, drawing, photography, acting, or performance.

DATES: September 14 - 28, 2019

LOCATION: Pyrgadikia, Greece

DEADLINE: July 1, 2019

FINE PRINT: Languages: Greek, English, German. The minimum number of participants will be 5 and the maximum 12. During the residency period there will be no other guests in the hotel. The fee for the whole residency period is 700 Euro. Learn more here.

Art Quarter Budapest offers varied services to integrate their residents into the local art scene and assist in establishing professional connections that best support their work and career. AQB personnel provide assistance through the program, catering to practical needs related to life in Budapest, to obtaining the necessary materials, equipment and more. All entering participants are offered a fully furnished room within a communal apartment located on the AQB premises, as well as a studio space catering to the project’s requirements.

WHO: Creatives worldwide

FIELD: Visual arts (including painting, drawing, sculpture, media art, installation, and graphic arts), performing arts, film, photography, music and sound art, literature and literary translation, illustration and design, art theory, curatorial and art management

DURATION: 1-3 months

LOCATION: Budapest, Hungary

DEADLINE: July 1, 2019

FINE PRINT: The fee for participating in the AQB Artist-in-Residence Program is EUR 850 per month. This fee serves as an important contribution to the maintenance and operation of the institution. Learn more here.

Find inspiration in the timeless Tuscan countryside! Live and work in the shadow of the oldest church in all of Chianti, built in the 10th century, painstakingly restored by two lifelong art lovers skilled in design and architecture. La Macina di San Cresci overlooks the classic Tuscan town of Greve in Chianti and is located just a short drive from Florence and Siena.

WHO: Artists working in drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, film, video, new media, installation, fiction and nonfiction writing, poetry, dance, music, interdisciplinary, design and architecture

DATES: One week and maximum three months, starting in August

LOCATION: Greve in Chianti, Italy

DEADLINE: July 1, 2019

FINE PRINT: All studios are open 24 hours a day. Residents live in private rooms. Kitchen, living room and bathroom are shared. Fees: 1 week € 450, each next week € 300. Learn more here.

The City of Richmond invites professional, community-engaged artists to submit proposals for an 11-month, live-in residency located in Richmond, BC. We are seeking proposals for interesting new projects and programs that promote meaningful community engagement through artistic opportunities. Artists who are passionate about working with diverse communities are especially encouraged to apply.

WHO: All artists! Disciplines accepted include: writers, composers, visual artists, musicians, theatre artists, video, multi-disciplinary, social practice and performance artists.

DATES: January 2020 - mid-December 2020

LOCATION: Richmond, BC, Canada

DEADLINE: July 3, 2019

FINE PRINT: The self-contained two-bedroom suite upstairs is offered as an artist residence/studio with rent 100% subsidized in exchange for ~22 hours/month (240 hours total) of artist-led community-engaged programming. Learn more here.

AIR 3331 Open Call welcomes creatives from diverse backgrounds to research, produce and exhibit at 3331 Arts Chiyoda―injecting an international perspective right into the heart of Tokyo's art scene engaging with local community and expe- riencing traditional cultures.

WHO: Artists who work in a diverse range of genres, including visual and media art, design, performing arts, music and architecture

DATES: 1 - 3 months between September 2, 2019 – May 31, 2020

LOCATION: Tokyo, Japan

DEADLINE: July 5, 2019

FINE PRINT: AIR 3331 is a self-funded residency. Applicants (individuals or organizations) must cover the costs of facilities, travel and living expenses, as well as production costs. 3331 cannot provide grants or scholarships. Japanese is not a requirement. However, a conversational level of English will help. Learn more here.

Elsewhere Studios Residency Program provides space and time for artists to create in a unique and supportive environment. We welcome visual artists, writers, composer/musicians, performance artists at any stage of their careers as well as scientists, activists, teachers, students, or any kind of creative thinker interested in exploring and expanding their work.

WHO: Artists worldwide

DATES: Time spans are individually based – 1 to 6 months

LOCATION: Paonia, CO

DEADLINE: July 7, 2019

FINE PRINT: Residency fees are $600 to $850 per month, which includes living + studio space, wifi, utilities, and community resources. Learn more here.

In an exciting partnership with the European Cultural Academy, The Wild Residency invites artists and creatives from all fields and backgrounds for a unique education behind the scenes of the world’s oldest and most prestigious art fair. This intensive two week course in collaboration with Danielle Krysa, aka The Jealous Curator, is set within the context of the 58th Biennalé Arté, in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

WHO: The course is designed for creative curious minds. Students, curators, museum workers, artists and art lovers are welcome.

DATES: July 15 - 27, 2019

LOCATION: Venice, Italy

DEADLINE: July 8, 2019

FINE PRINT: Participants are responsible for their own accommodations in Venice, and the European Cultural Academy provides a comprehensive list of affordable recommended accommodations, restaurants and other student resources on their website. Learn more here.

The Residencia Corazón - Artist in Residency Program’s main objective engenders the creation of a personalized and independent exchange among regional, national and international artists. It allows for mutual enrichment through professional and emotive approaches for new experiences and aesthetic realities. The resident / visiting artists enjoy a dynamic and vibrant time frame for working; they have a studio and living space at their disposal to complete their projects. They also network with and within the local art community, cultural institutions and the public at large.

WHO: Artists worldwide

DURATION: One month

LOCATION: Buenos Aires, Argentina

DEADLINE: July 15, 2019

FINE PRINT: Residencia Corazón provides individual room as well as an artist studio and gallery. Learn more here.

This short-term, self-directed residency program is being offered by Annex: art in cooperation with Art Oasis San Fidel, located in beautiful Cibola County about 45 minutes west of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Residencies for this program are available for a minimum of 2 weeks, with a maximum of 8 weeks.

WHO: International artists must be 21 years old to participate and eligible to travel to and stay in the United States for the period of his/her residency. Priority is given to self-taught and emerging artists.

DATES: 2 weeks to 2 months during May 15 – August 31 (annually)

LOCATION: San Fidel, NM

DEADLINE: July 15, 2019

FINE PRINT: The program seeks applications from artists who have a specific purpose or project to be completed during the residency and whose participation in an international program will benefit his/her current career goals and funding opportunities. Learn more here.

Residency 108 invites emerging and established artists, writers and thinkers of all disciplines to immerse themselves in their creative practice. We particularly welcome those who work with nature, ecology and the installation of temporary outdoor land-art works.

WHO: Emerging and established artists, writers and thinkers worldwide

DATES: September 30 - October 28, 2019

LOCATION: Clermont, NY

DEADLINE: July 15, 2019

FINE PRINT: The residency is free apart from the cost of travel and material expenses which must be assumed by the individual. Learn more here.

A creative residency at Dreamfarm is a chance to spend focused time in an inspiring natural setting in order to develop meaningful creative projects. Residencies at Dreamfarm are entirely self-directed, and self-catered, allowing the flexibility to work autonomously and follow your own creative process. A Dreamfarm residency is a rare opportunity to gather ideas, refine skills, research, experiment, grow and produce new work. At Dreamfarm, you can dream big, break free and let your imagination run wild.

WHO: Creatives worldwide

DATES: Two to four weeks between September 30 - October 28, 2019

LOCATION: Huon Valley, Tasmania

DEADLINE: July 30, 2019

FINE PRINT: Each participant rents a private studio, as both a residence and a creative workspace. Studio rental: $250 per week. Learn more here.

Art Print Residence is a professional Printmaking Studio specializing in intaglio and other printmaking methods. The Art Print Residence provides accommodation for artists while they research and create their work at the studio. The rural setting provides a quiet space for you to live and work. You’ll have the freedom to create your own work or participate in a variety of courses and seminars.

WHO: Printmakers and other visual artists, writers, and poets

DURATION: One week to three months

LOCATION: Barcelona, Spain

DEADLINE: July 31, 2019

FINE PRINT: Application includes: Curriculum Vitae / Resume, Short description of your artist project / work planned during the residency period, Visual documentation of recent work, and more. Learn more here.

Main Street Arts is accepting applications for our residency program! We offer access to galleries, museums, and art communities in nearby Rochester and Syracuse while providing quiet time and space to focus on your artistic practice.

WHO: Emerging and established artists

DATES: A one-month or two-month residency in October, November or December 2019

LOCATION: Clifton Springs, NY

DEADLINE: July 31, 2019

FINE PRINT: Cost for Studio Only: $200 for 1 month or $350 for 2 months; Cost for Studio and Housing: $400 for 1 month or $700 for 2 months. Artists in residence have 24-hour access to a large studio on our second floor. Facilities include 200 sq. ft. studio spaces, an electric kiln, potters wheel, etching press, and more. Learn more here.

An Art Space for research, production, engagements and exhibitions in the Gilfélag Society. They aim to stimulate creativity through interaction with the local environment, artists and cultural institutions, and seek to foster relations between participants and the local community.

WHO: Artists worldwide

DURATION: One to two months

LOCATION: Akureyri, North Iceland

DEADLINE: August 1, 2019

FINE PRINT: They offer artists in residence the possibility to live in the studio: single bright studio which is provided with wifi, two work desks, shelves, closet, double bed and a sofa bed for guests. The artists are expected to give a presentation and/or exhibit their work at our gallery Deiglan. Generally the last weekend of each month is allocated for the artist in residence. Learn more here.

AIR 3331 Open Call welcomes creatives from diverse backgrounds to research, produce and exhibit at 3331 Arts Chiyoda―injecting an international perspective right into the heart of Tokyo's art scene engaging with local community and expe- riencing traditional cultures.

WHO: Artists who work in a diverse range of genres, including visual and media art, design, performing arts, music and architecture

DATES: 1 - 3 months between September 2, 2019 – May 31, 2020

LOCATION: Tokyo, Japan

DEADLINE: August 2, 2019

FINE PRINT: AIR 3331 is a self-funded residency. Applicants (individuals or organizations) must cover the costs of facilities, tra