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FEBRUARY RESIDENCY APPLICATION DEADLINES

STUDIOS AT MASS MOCA - EARLY APPLICATION
NORTH ADAMS, MA
DEADLINE: 2/1/2026
GRANT: $650 /WK

The Studios at MASS MoCA runs year-round, hosts up to 10 artists at a time for stays of 2 or 4 weeks, and primarily seeks applications from visual artists (painters, sculptors, installation artists, photographers, video/new media artists, fiber artists, printmakers, etc.) and writers in all literary disciplines. Artists from around the world are encouraged to apply.


At the Studios at MASS MoCA, selected artists receive:

  • Private, furnished studio space at MASS MoCA, available 24/7

  • Housing (private bedroom/queen bed, shared kitchen, and bath) in attractive apartments directly across the street from the museum

  • One communal meal per day in the company of fellow artists-in-residence

  • An optional studio visit with a MASS MoCA curator or a guest curator

  • 1 year access to Assets for Artists Online Workshops on artist career development

  • 3 months of MASS MoCA member benefits, including free access to the museum’s galleries, and discounts on performing arts events and museum store purchases, plus additional access to The Clark Art Institute while in residence

  • The opportunity to connect with a cohort of international creative peers.

  • Chances to share your work either through Open Studios, artist presentations to your fellow residents, and/or studio visits (all events are optional)


RIJKSAKADEMIE RESIDENCY
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
DEADLINE: 2/1/2026
GRANT: 19,800€ + 2,500€ BUDGET

The Rijksakademie houses a highly international, multi-disciplinary, experimental and critically engaged artist community. Residents are supported with a studio, a work budget and a stipend and benefit from an array of opportunities for exchange, including peer to peer dialogue and visits from a wide range of leading art professionals. They have access to technical workshops as well as an extensive library and a historical collection. There is guidance by technical specialists, who foster hands-on, innovative and collaborative approaches to making.


We offer residencies with the goal of providing space for research, reflection, experiment and exchange. Every year we select on average 23 artists for a full residency, and most of the artists stay for two years. Roughly half of the group is from the Netherlands, the other half from all around the world.


As an artist, you are ready to make the most of these resources. You are open to developing and challenging yourself, to working alongside positions that are vastly different from your own, and being part of a community. Spending up to two years in residence, you enter into an open-ended process where you can deepen your practices, and explore new territories, in and beyond the art field.


We are seeking residents for the period January–December 2027, with the possibility of staying one year more.




HOUSTON CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT
HOUSTON, TX
DEADLINE: 2/1/2026
GRANT: $1,000

Media accepted: Wood, Glass, Metal, Fiber, and Clay

Applicants must be able to fulfill a program requirement of working in their studios for two days per week during HCCC public hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. All resident artists are required to open their studios to public interaction on Saturdays and one other day of the week (TBD), as well as during exhibition openings and specific educational programs on the evenings and weekends. Applicants should consider the public facing nature of the residencies and the fact that a major goal of the program is to provide visitors with an opportunity to explore contemporary craft through engaging with working artists.

Benefits of the residency include 24/7 access to studio space, cultural and professional development opportunities, a monthly stipend that includes a small housing/materials allowance, and the opportunity to give an artist talk.

Juried selection is based on quality of creative work, ability to interact with the public, career direction, and program diversity. Accepted artists will be notified via e-mail in late May.

  • Five-to-10 residencies awarded

  • Preference is given to six- and nine-month residencies, with limited availability for three- and twelve-month residencies

  • Residency cycle begins in September and ends in August

  • Residency start dates and length determined by program review panel

  • $1000 monthly stipend

  • 24/7 access to 200-square-foot studio equipped with sinks and wireless Internet access

  • Ceramic artists have access to two electric kilns located in an outdoor kiln shed.

  • Wide variety of resources and opportunities, including teaching opportunities through HCCC and collaborative works with fellow residents

  • Ongoing professional development and enrichment opportunities with local museums, art professionals, and collectors

  • During the residency, artists have the opportunity to participate in a joint artist talk.

  • Upon completion of the residency, artists have the opportunity to show work in the annual In Residence exhibition at HCCC.

  • Additional opportunities, such as discussions with curators and gallery owners, exposure at HCCC events, and interactions with visiting art professionals


ARTIST ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET - ENVIRONMENTAL ARTIST RESIDENCY
NANTUCKET, MA
DEADLINE: 2/1/2026
GRANT: $3,000 + $500 TRAVEL REFUND

The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) invites applications for a Funded Environmental Artist Residency, a three-week immersive program designed for artists whose practice engages with the subject of the environment, climate issues, and the natural world. This residency supports creative inquiry into the unique ecological landscape of Nantucket—a coastal island facing rapid environmental change including erosion, rising seas, and shifting habitats.Selected artists will live and work on Nantucket for three weeks, create new work informed by the island’s environment, engage with the community, and contribute to public dialogue around climate and environmental stewardship.

  • The selected artist will receive:

    •   Three weeks of housing in the spacious Kaaren and Charles Hale Apartment for Artists in Residence at AAN’s Visual Arts Center on Amelia Drive.

    • A private studio space at AAN’s VAC

    • Artist stipend of $3000

    • Travel expenses of $500

    • Exhibition in AAN’s Champion Gallery at the VACResidency ExpectationsThe selected artist will work with AAN’s Education Department Director to design curriculum and public engagement opportunities.During the residency, the artist will:

    • Create new work informed by Nantucket’s environment and ecological issues.

    • Present an Artist Talk discussing their practice, research, and residency experience.

    • Develop a community creative experience (workshop, installation, collaborative artwork, participatory event, etc.).

    • Exhibit work at AAN’s Champion Gallery (existing work, work created during residency, or a combination).

    • Implement public engagement opportunities, which will include community workshops, artist talk, collaboration with local environmental organizations, and engaging with local youth via school or alternative forum.

    • Optional: Collaborate with organizations such as the Linda Loring Nature Foundation, Nantucket Conservation Foundation, or Maria Mitchell Association on a walk-and-talk or site-based project.



ARTISTES EN RESIDENCE - 100 JOURS
CLERMONT-FERRAND, FRANCE
DEADLINE: 2/1/2026
GRANT: 4,500€ + 1,000€

Created in 2011 in Clermont-Ferrand, Artistes en résidence (A·R) is a non-profit organization that supports contemporary creation by organizing residencies for artists in the field of visual arts. We support international mobility of artists and the circulation of ideas and skills through the development of a vast network of local, national and international partners.

At A·R, residencies are considered as a time entirely dedicated to research and experimentation with no obligation to finalize a production. Our goal is to provide artists with the necessary time for qualitative and in-depth research, to promote a true immersion in the local context, and to allow for trial and error as well as critical questioning necessary for the development of artistic practices.

The residency comprises :

  • A residency grant of 4,500 euros gross and all taxes included.

  • A production budget up to 1000 euros gross and all taxes included.

  • Travel costs can be covered up to 800 euros per artist. A·R covers at least one round trip for each selected artist, even if this one round trip exceeds 800 euros. Visa fees are to be covered by the artists. An invitation letter can be provided by A·R to support the visa application or applications for additional mobility grants.

  • The accommodation is a private bedroom in a fully equipped three bedroom apartment - with a bathroom and kitchen as well as a garden – shared with other residents. |images here|

  • Artists have access to a 160 square meters studio space, shared by up to 3 residents. This studio is located on Artistes en résidence's premises in the multidisciplinary complex La Diode, shared, amongst others, with Les Ateliers, an association that manages 17 studios for local artists on site. Selected artists have access to technical equipment shared between the two associations (equipped wood and metal workshop, portable power tools, two ceramic kilns, MIG welding station, audio-visual equipment, sewing machine, computer room with desktop and an A3 printer/scanner, 3D printer...). |images here|

  • Fostering meetings and exchanges, A·R’s team offers mentorship to artists and provides contacts of various art professionals, researchers, craftsmen and women or any other person who can contribute to the development of their practice.

  • The artists may, if they wish, organize or take part in a public event during which they can present their work or research. There is no obligation to present their work publicly if artists do not wish to do so. Artists can benefit from a flat fee of 150 euros for up to one public event during their residency.The completed application form accessible at the bottom of this page.


FIELD PROJECTS - SOLO SHOW AND RESIDENCY FELLOWSHIP

SAXTONS RIVER, NEW YORK

DEADLINE: 2/2/2026

GRANT: $1,500


For the second year, Field Projects (NYC) is teaming up with In Situ Polyculture Commons, an arts residency and eco-cultural catalyst (Southeastern Vermont) to offer our 2026 Solo Show & Residency Fellowship!


This opportunity includes a 2-3 week art residency in Vermont in summer 2026, plus a solo exhibition in NYC in fall 2026 for an individual artist OR a collaborative group of up to 4 people, and a stipend of $1500 to be used as the artist(s) sees fit.


FP & ISPC are two artist-run organizations who have created a fellowship opportunity that we would want, and that helps each of us further our missions to platform artists doing and making important creative work for our times.


FINE ARTS WORK CENTER

PROVINCETOWN, MA

DEADLINE: 2/6/2026

GRANT: $1,250/M + $1,000


Since its creation nearly 60 years ago, the Fine Arts Work Center Fellowship has become one of the leading residency programs in the world. 


Each year, the Work Center offers 20 seven-month residencies to a juried group of emerging visual artists, fiction writers, and poets. Each Fellow receives an apartment, a studio (for visual artists), and a monthly stipend of $1,250 plus an exit stipend of $1,000. Residencies run from October 1 through April 30. During this time, Fellows have the opportunity to pursue their work independently in a diverse and supportive community of peers. 


The Fine Arts Work Center has hosted more than 1,000 Fellows since 1968, nurturing an accomplished and far-reaching alumni network. The impact of the experience is best illustrated by the extensive list of awards Fellows have gone on to win, including the Guggenheim Fellowship, MacArthur Fellowship, Prix de Rome, Pulitzer Prize, and the Nobel Prize in Literature. 


MACDOWELL FELLOWSHIP
PETERBOROUGH, NH
DEADLINE: 2/10/2026

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, and need-based stipends and travel reimbursement grants are available to open the residency to the broadest possible community of artists. 

MacDowell encourages applications from artists of all backgrounds and all countries in the following disciplines: architecture, film/video, interdisciplinary arts, literature, music composition, theatre, and visual arts. Any applicant whose proposed project does not fall clearly within one of these artistic disciplines should contact the admissions department for guidance. We aim to be inclusive, not exclusive in our admissions process.


MUSEUM OF ARTS AND DESIGN - ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

NEW YORK, NY

DEADLINE: 2/15/2026

GRANT: $15,000


Located on the sixth floor of the Museum and open to the public, the Artist Studios at MAD is a community engagement and professional development program for contemporary artists and designers. The first of its kind, the program encourages visitors to meet artists-in-residence as they expand their creative practice while working on-site at MAD. Three artists are selected per six-month session (August—February or February—August), for which they receive access to studio space in the Museum and a stipend. Visitors are welcome to visit MAD’s Artist Studios three days each week to view works in progress and converse with the artists and designers.  The artists chosen for MAD’s Artist Studios program represent a wide range of creative practices within the fields of art, craft, and design. Established in 2008, the program has served as an important platform for more than 200 artists and designers to advance their careers and is widely recognized as an innovative model for Museum education.   


Residency Benefits   The MAD Artist Studios residency supports emerging and midcareer NYC-based artists working in craft and design. Residents receive a stipend based on their on-site public schedule: $15,000 for three days per week, $10,000 for two days and $5,000 for one day along with access to a dedicated studio space in the Museum, professional development and studio visits with museum staff; additional paid public programming opportunities; interaction with Museum visitors weekly, reaching new audiences; continued engagement through the community of over 200 Artist Studios alumni; and access to MAD’s galleries, public programs, and exhibition openings.   Artists also receive a stipend for materials and mentorship, admission to paid public programs, and will join a community of more than 200 alumni. 



MCKINNEY INTERNATIONAL ART AND DESIGN RESIDENCY
BLOOMINGTON, IN
DEADLINE: 2/16/2026
GRANT: $8,000 + 500 SUPPLIES FEE

The Eskenazi School of Art Architecture + Design at Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for the 2027 McKinney International Art and Design Residency. An established artist or designer will be selected whose primary country of residence is outside the United States. Applicants should be actively engaged in a contemporary artistic practice and show evidence of a national and international exhibition record. Applications from practitioners of studio disciplines, as well as criticism, are welcome.

Selected artists are required to visit for a four- to six-week period between February 1 and May 1, 2027.

The Artist-in-Residence will be selected based on the merits of their professional careers, their dedication to being part of an academic environment, and their proposal to develop and expand on their creative process utilizing the facilities, unique collections, and research centers available at Indiana University. Selected applicants will be featured as part of the McKinney Visiting Artist Lecture Series and must remain in residence for the full period of the residency. In addition, prospective residents will coordinate with the Eskenazi School of Art + Design to offer studio visits, open studios, and a workshop based on technical/conceptual innovations.



LONG MEADOW ART RESIDENCY
NEW MARLBOROUGH, MA
DEADLINE: 2/18/2026
GRANT: $3,000 + $2,500

Long Meadow Art Residency offers a solo residency set in a breathtaking and tranquil environment. Designed to provide artists with uninterrupted time to engage with their practice, the residency fosters artistic growth through reflection and exploration.


OPPORTUNITY

LMAR awards residencies 6 weeks to 3 months in duration with a stipend of $3,000 per month and supply budget of up to $2,500. During their stay, residents are provided with a house, an art studio, and the use of a car.


NETWORK

Residents are tapped into a broader community through the Berkshires arts scene, interactions with past residents, studio visits, and potential mentorships with board members — who are artists themselves, gallerists, art historians, and collectors. Each artist comes to Long Meadow with their own circles of support. We welcome residents to bring their loved ones, peers, collaborators, and mentors into the space to support their growth during the residency.


ONWARD

The best outcome of the residency has been the long-term network of support and collaborations with the artists who come through our program.




WOODHAVEN ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM

KELOWNA, CANADA

DEADLINE: 2/18/2026

GRANT: 5,000 CAD


The FCCS Woodhaven Artist in Residence Program provides a paid residency opportunity for a diverse variety of visiting artists including writers, visual artists, digital media artists and performance artists. Artists stay between 2 – 4 weeks at our Woodhaven Eco Culture Centre in the summer months.


Each year, the residency calls for applications from artists or writers who are engaged in visual arts, digital arts, performance, social and community-based artistic practices. We particularly encourage applications from BIPOC artists and those from marginalized groups that are traditionally underrepresented in ecologically-focussed creative practice. 


This residency includes accommodation in a large two-bedroom home located at the Woodhaven Eco Culture Centre as well as full use of a studio on the property.  The visiting artist/author/performer will be expected to spend time on their own art practice as well as part of their time on community engaged programming, and are invited to stay between 2 – 4 weeks, anytime between July 2 to August 15.


KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY - PROJECT RESIDENCY
KUTZTOWN, PA
DEADLINE: 2/19/2026
GRANT:$10,000

The Marlin and Regina Miller Art Gallery at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is seeking proposals for a site-specific immersive gallery installation piece, culminating after a 4 week in person artist residency.  

This artist residency provides artists with opportunities to dive deeply into their artistic research, practice, and creative endeavors. We encourage proposals from artists, crafts persons, and designers for the production of this original, temporary, site-specific installation for our university's primary exhibition space. International artists are eligible for this residency. We cannot offer visa sponsorships for this opportunity.   

The selected artist (or artist team) will receive $10,000 (in installments, see below). The payment to the artist must cover all material and labor costs associated with the production of the work : all materials and manufacturing costs, meals, advanced tech items, transportation costs, housing, and all artist fees and honoraria. No additional funding will be provided beyond the $10,000 stipend.  


RABBIT ISLAND RESIDENCY
RABBIT ISLAND, MI
DEADLINE: 2/22/2026
GRANT: $4,000

The Rabbit Island Residency provides financial support, time, and pristine natural spaces to challenge creative practices in a wilderness environment. Artists live and work on the island for 2-4 weeks, engaging directly with the landscape, responding to notions of conservation, ecology, and sustainability via their research and cultural works. The residency reflects on the American continent’s four hundred year history of settlement and division of land and stems from the idea that in a developed society intelligent organization of wild spaces is one of the most civilized things we can pursue.


The island itself, an unsettled and undivided space, enables artists to present commentary on these ideas, creating interpretations and solutions to issues of global importance–climate change, loss of natural habitat, the value of pristine watersheds, the environmental implications of entrepreneurship, and so forth. Modern understanding of our natural reality, as well as our cause-and-effect relationship to it, dictates a need for principles worthy of our time. If artists do not create the work that defines this new space, who will? Art is perhaps the purest form of creation and serves fittingly as a symbol for all human constructions.



EDITH-RUSS-HAUS FOR MEDIA ART

OLDENBURG, GERMANY

DEADLINE: 2/28/2026

GRANT: 12,500€ 


The Haus für Medienkunst Oldenburg will award three Media Art Grants of the StiftungNiedersachsen (€12,500 each).


The Stiftung Niedersachsen grant at the Haus für Medienkunst Oldenburg supports a wide spectrumof media art, from video art and net-based projects to audio works and audiovisual installations.

Each of the three grants will be awarded for the production of a new project in the area of media art.

An international jury will convene to select the grant recipients.


 
 
 
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