RESIDENCY APPILCATION DEADLINES
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STUDIOS at MASS MoCA
NORTH ADAMS, MA
DEADLINE: 11/1/2025
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. Groups/collectives may apply to work on joint projects in the visual and literary arts. The studios have light-duty ventilation, so an art practice generating strong fumes cannot be accommodated.
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)
Most applicants apply through the general application, which is typically for residencies 6–9 months out from the award date. In the regular application, candidates can opt to be considered for financial aid or one of the fully funded fellowships. Because the regular application includes financial aid, it is the most competitive option. Artists requesting financial aid typically pay between $0 – $450/week depending on their needs.
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AMERICAN ACADEMY IN ROME
ROME, ITALY
DEADLINE: 11/1/2025
GRANT: $30,000
For over one hundred thirty years, the American Academy in Rome has awarded the Rome Prize to support innovative and cross-disciplinary work in the arts and humanities. Each year, the Rome Prize is given to about thirty artists and scholars who represent the highest standard of excellence.
Each Rome Prize winner is provided with a stipend, a bedroom with private bath, and a private workspace. Additionally, winners are invited to participate in the Rome Sustainable Food Project, which provides lunch and dinner, Monday through Friday, at no cost to Rome Prize Fellows. Winners of half- and full-term fellowships receive stipends of $16,000 and $30,000, respectively.
Full-term fellowships generally run from early September through the following June. Winners of half-term
fellowships may indicate a preference to begin in September or February.
Rome Prize winners are the core of the Academy’s residential community, which also includes Residents, Affiliated Artists and Scholars, and Visiting Artists and Scholars. Life at the Academy is most fully realized through the participation of all community members, in conversation with each other and deeply engaged with Rome’s historical and modern identity.
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SANFORD UNDERGROUND RESEARCH FACILITY
LEAD, SD
DEADLINE: 11/1/2025
GRANT: $5,000 + $5,000 MATERIAL BUDGET
The SURF AiR includes a four-week on-site visit in the summer and a one-week art installation/guest lecture visit in the fall. Timeframes for the visits will be determined by each artist’s schedule in coordination with SURF (please note, available dates for the summer visit are between May 22-July 31 and the fall installation/guest lecture visit is scheduled for October).Â
The SURF AiR Program includes the following for the artist: transportation in the form of airfare, rental car or mileage, housing and per diem for both visits; access to a studio space; and tours of the surfaces and underground facilities. Artists must undergo safety training at SURF and wear the appropriate personal protective equipment, which will be on loan while the artist is on site. SURF provides a guide for all onsite activities at and artists must be accompanied by their designated guide at all times. A stipend of $5,000 will be paid in two installments over the course of the residency. The artist may apply for up to
$5,000 in additional funds to be used for the creation of the artwork.
In the fall, the artist will install an art exhibition and give up to two lectures based on the artist’s proposal. In addition to the lectures, each artist will provide promotional or outreach events within the local community. SURF will work with the artist to establish and schedule these events and make arrangements for the exhibition location. This may include working with local schools and universities, interviews and/or documentation of the residency. Each artist will donate at least one piece of artwork to SURF for inclusion in SURF’s permanent art collection; the artwork will be selected by a representative of SURF. The artist will be responsible for installation and de-installation of the artwork (in coordination with SURF and the exhibition space). SURF will cover the cost of return shipping up to $7,000.
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Working underground requires the artist to be comfortable in dark spaces and follow all safety protocols. The artist must also be able to walk on uneven surfaces for at least a mile at a time. Travel underground entails taking an elevator ride in the dark as well as negotiating wet conditions and slippery surfaces. A guide is required and will accompany the artist at all times while at SURF.
A timeline and expectations will be agreed upon before the residency begins. An MOU will be drafted and signed by the artist and SURF.
BETWEEN BRIDGES
BERLIN, GERMANY
DEADLINE: 11/2/2025
GRANT:  € 1,500 + € 5,000 BUDGET
Between Bridges is pleased to announce the open call for the next residency for visual artists. The residency will take place from July to December 2026 and includes a working phase as well as a one-month exhibition or public presentation.
The residency provides access to the facilities at Keithstraße 15 in Berlin Schöneberg, located on the ground floor of a residential building near Wittenbergplatz subway station. The facilities include two large work and exhibition spaces, a storage area, an office, a small kitchen, and a bathroom, totaling 100 m². Please note that the rooms are not wheelchair accessible and are not suitable for living.
The residency offers a monthly stipend of €1,500 (regardless of the number of participants) and the opportunity for studio visits with art professionals from the Between Bridges network. An additional budget of €5,000 is allocated specifically for the exhibition or presentation. Independent work is expected. Between Bridges cannot provide assistance with installation but can support finding suitable service providers. The exhibition will be promoted through Between Bridges’ communication channels and documented on the website.
SCHAUFLER RESIDENCY @ TU DRESDEN
DRESDEN, GERMANY
DEADLINE: 11/2/2025
GRANT:Â 3,000
Schaufler Lab@TU Dresden – a joint project of TUD Dresden University of Technology and THE SCHAUFLER FOUNDATION – is offering a six-month Artist in Residence program. International artists or collectives working in media art, conceptual art, performance, and related fields are invited to apply with innovative project proposals.
The aim is to develop artistic perspectives on the central theme of the Lab's second funding phase "Data↔Worlds. Socio-technical and cultural syntheses of new realities" and to create new impulses at the interface of art, science and society together with TUD researchers.
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Scholarship of 3,000 euros/month (net) for six months in 2026
Studio on the TUD campus
Production grant of up to 10,000 euros
Solo exhibition in the Gallery of the Office for Academic Heritage, Scientific and Art Collections in the Görges Building (fall 2026) including Artist Book
Networking with scientists of the TUD and the Schaufler Kolleg@TU Dresden
Support in finding accommodation
CONSTELLATIONS RESIDENCY AT GREENWICH PARK
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
DEADLINE: 11/2/2025
GRANT: 22,000 £+ 5,000 £ BUDGET
UP Projects is partnering with the Royal Parks to offer a new, 6-month residency opportunity for an artist to be based at Greenwich Park, starting in January 2026.
The selected artist will receive free studio space at St Mary’s Lodge located within Greenwich Park as well as a fee of £22,000. The residency has been designed to support an artist to develop their socially engaged practice through creative community engagement.
Developed as part of UP Projects’ Constellations learning and development programme and forming part of the legacy of the Greenwich Park Revealed project, this Constellations ° Residency aims to foster meaningful connections between the park and its visitors through artistic exploration and collaboration.
The residency will suit an early to mid-career artist with a socially engaged practice, an understanding of and sensitivity to the barriers faced by the park’s underserved communities, and an understanding of the social and cultural value of urban green spaces.
ACRE RESIDENCY
STUEBEN, IL
DEADLINE: 11/18/2025
Applications for ACRE Summer Residency Program open until November 18! Our 14-day residencies host 20-25 artists per session. We support visual artists, sound artists, musicians, performers, writers, community makers, curators, and administrators, ACRE provides artists with the opportunity to expand upon their individual practices and foster generative relationships within a collaborative community.
Set on 1,000 acres of wetland, hills, and farmland, the residency facilities include expansive communal work-spaces, a screen-printing studio, an outdoor wood shop, fibers studio, ceramics studio, an art & tech facility, and a sound studio. Shared accommodations are furnished with bathrooms, kitchenettes, and porches. Two meals and a continental breakfast are provided, and are prepared daily using ingredients grown in the surrounding area.
Over the subsequent year, ACRE endeavors to provide further opportunities for exposure, community building, and professional development to its alumni. These efforts complement other activities and programming designed to create the conditions for a thriving and enduring arts network.
Cost: $700 ($50/day)
A number of scholarships are available and awarded based on need. Those applicants receiving a scholarship will be notified when decisions are announced.