RESIDENCIES & STUDIOS
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The Alliance of Artists Communities is an international association of artist residencies — a diverse field of more than 1,500 programs worldwide that support artists of any discipline in the development of new creative work. Believing that the cultivation of new art and ideas is essential to human progress, the Alliance’s mission is to advocate for and support artist communities, and to advance the endeavors of artists.
Banff Centre in Alberta, Canada offers two opportunities for writers this month. The Mountain Writers Intensive is a three-week residency for nine writers working in any genre (fiction, nonfiction, journalism, or poetry), on mountain narratives, environmental journalism, stories of adventure, or projects with a theme of the human relationship to landscape. The Literary Journalism residency encourages the explorations of new ideas in literary journalism and experimentation in writing. Fee of $65.
Deadline: July 17, 2024
The Mountain Writers Intensive is a three-week residency for nine writers working in any genre (fiction, nonfiction, journalism, or poetry) on mountain narratives, environmental journalism, stories of adventure, or projects with a theme of the human relationship to landscape.
Deadline: July 17, 2024
Located in the historic Old Market, Omaha’s arts and culture district, Bemis Center’s 110,000 square foot facility accommodates a broad range of artistic activity. Selected artists-in-residence enjoy generous sized, private live/work studios complete with kitchen and bathroom, a $1,250 USD monthly stipend and $750 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. Selected artists are responsible for organizing travel to Omaha to attend the residency. Artists-in-residence have 24-hour access to extensive installation and production spaces and the Okada Sculpture & Ceramics Facility, a 9,000 square foot industrial space used for large-scale sculpture fabrication; and a Sound Studio for rehearsing and recording. This is an independently-driven, process-based residency in a communal environment, fostering creative growth, experimentation, and supportive exchange. There are no expectations placed on residents to create or promise of an exhibition in our first-floor galleries. Artists who are interested in applying to any 2025 open call opportunity (Jan–April, May–August, or September–November) will be required to submit a separate application and application fee for each designated session. In the event an artist is selected for more than one session, the artist will select one session to attend.
Deadline: August 1, 2024
The C. Stuart and Jane H. Hunt Gallery is taking submissions for its artist in residence program. 5-6 WNY artists will receive studio space free of rent, to support the creation of their work and career as an artist, in person and online. This residency will allow artists to enter a collaborative environment in partnership with the Buffalo Society of Artists (BSA) where they will have the opportunity to collaborate and exhibit work throughout the duration of their occupancy,
and utilize Hunt Gallery platforms to sell their work.
Three artists chosen will receive a private studio space, three artists will occupy a shared space, for 16 weeks (approximately 4 months). These artists will be represented in-person and online on all Hunt Gallery platforms with the opportunity to exhibit and sell work. The space will be open to collaborations and networking with other resident artists and networking with the Exhibiting BSA artists that will be on display in the C. Stuart and Jane H. Hunt Main Gallery during residency.
Resident artists will show work throughout their residency in the lower level gallery, while working together to develop and curate a group show to exhibit in the Main gallery at the end of their residency. At completion of the residency, artists will have the option to be represented online at www.huntartgallery.com (currently in construction) for a total of 12 months and continue to sell their work in consignment with Hunt Gallery
Deadline: Rolling
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This residency in Memphis, TN provides 2-3 month residencies tailored for visual arts, music, film, and writing. The contemporary arts organization boasts galleries, studios, exhibition spaces, a screening room, and performing arts venues. Residents benefit from access to three fully equipped music production studios, the Shared Art workspace, and 24/7 use of a private studio. Lodging options available for non-local participants.
Deadline: July 20, 2024
The Artist in Residence program at Grand Canyon National Park offers artists the opportunity to practice and share their discipline with park visitors at one of the most beautiful sites in the world. Through impactful, site-specific, community-engaged work, the program seeks to inspire the community to deepen their knowledge of Grand Canyon National Park.
Deadline: July 15, 2024
What happens when artists set up shop in an architecture and design studio? HCMA is not offering a traditional residency (i.e., no accommodations are offered), but invites artists in residency to do a portion of their work in HCMA’s studios. The length of each residency varies from one to three months depending on the project, but engagements usually involve some workshopping with the HCMA team and culminate in a show in its TILT gallery or some other public space. Artists are supported with a stipend and materials budget. Location: Vancouver, BC; Victoria, BC
Deadline: Rolling
Loghaven Artist Residency’s mission is to serve artists by providing them with a transformative residency experience and continued post-residency support. The residency is located on ninety acres of woodland in Knoxville, Tennessee. Artists live in five historic log cabins that have been both rehabilitated and modernized to create an ideal setting for reflection and work, and they have access to new, purpose-built studio space. All Loghaven Fellows are awarded stipends to support the creation of new work during the residency.
Deadline: July 15, 2024
MacDowell accepts applications from artists working in the following disciplines: architecture, film/video arts, interdisciplinary arts, literature, music composition, theatre, and visual arts. The sole criterion for acceptance is artistic excellence, which MacDowell defines in a pluralistic and inclusive way. MacDowell encourages applications from artists representing the widest possible range of perspectives and demographics, engaging in the broadest spectrum of artistic practice, and investigating an unlimited array of inquiries and concerns. To that end, MacDowell welcomes artists of all ages and in all stages of their artistic practice to apply. Applicants cannot be enrolled in a degree-seeking program during the residency season for which they are applying. Doctoral candidates who have completed all coursework may apply.
Deadline: September 10, 2024
Please note: Artists may submit only one application every 24 months
Join a community of scholars in the fields of art history, archaeology, museum education, conservation, and related sciences, as well as scholars in other disciplines, whose dynamic and interdisciplinary projects require close study of objects in The Met collection.
Annually, The Met awards over 50 fellowships to scholars from around the world. It is an educational priority to make The Met a laboratory for art and ideas. As a result, we support academic investigations of the Museum’s collection spanning more than 5,000 years from every corner of the world and contribute to broader scholarly discourses.
Met fellowships are awarded to junior scholars, postdoctoral and senior academics, and museum professionals for independent study or research.
Deadline: Rolling, discipline specific dates
Mirabo Press in Buffalo, NY is an ideal setting for artist residencies, from artists looking to expand their practice into printmaking to experienced printmakers looking to take advantage of a pristine studio capable of making large scale etchings, relief prints, monotypes, and screenprints. With our unique and extensive facilities, combined with the experience of the Mirabo printers, we can offer a residency program tailored to your needs.
Selection Criteria:
The 18 artists are selected through a competitive selection process. Portfolios of submitted images will be judged by an independent committee comprised of highly regarded art professionals. During this first round, artists will be selected solely on the basis of their portfolio. References will be contacted for those artists in the final round.
General Applicant Restrictions:
- The residency is restricted to professional artists, 25 years of age or older, working in paint.
- The Golden Foundation Residency does not accept applications from commercial artists (commissions or projects ordered by others).
- The Golden Foundation Residency does not fund travel or food expenses.
Deadline: August 28, 2024
Springville Center for the Arts is seeking artists for performing arts residency programs. Springville Center for the Arts is a rural multi-arts center located in Western New York State. Our main facility is an 1869 former church which houses a theater, the Olmsted Gallery and smaller workspaces. We recently launched Art’s Cafe, an AIA-award winning redevelopment of a dilapidated building into a small performance space, workshop, artist housing and publicly accessible green roof centered around a bakery-cafe. Every residency is different, some artists need only a quiet space to work and others benefit from a series of community engagements over a longer time period. We will consider a full range of applications; however, the most competitive candidates will include a blend of community engagement and artistic development, with a duration or multiple visits which provide the time needed for substantial artistic and community growth.
Deadline: Rolling
Springville Center for the Arts is seeking artists for visual arts residency programs. Springville Center for the Arts is a rural multi-arts center located in Western New York State. Our main facility is an 1869 former church which houses the Olmsted Gallery, a theater and smaller workspaces. We recently launched Art’s Cafe, an AIA-award winning redevelopment of a dilapidated building into a small performance space, arts workshop, artist housing and publicly accessible green roof centered around a bakery-cafe. Every residency is different, some artists need only a quiet space to work and others benefit from a series of community engagements over a longer time period. We will consider a full range of applications; however, the most competitive candidates will include a blend of community engagement and artistic development, with a duration or multiple visits which provide the time needed for substantial artistic and community growth.
Deadline: Rolling
Watershed in Edgecomb, ME invites artists to apply for its first winter season residency program. While its equipment and space is designed for ceramic practices, any artists are welcome to apply. There is no application fee.
Deadline: July 15, 2024
Willowtail Springs Nature Preserve and Education Center provides a backdrop where the Arts and Nature can integrate. The vast natural beauty, uniquely designed cabins and gardens support the Artist’s intention, intimacy, and freedom. The Nature Preserve and the Education Center have been planned with an eye to sustain the availability of a creative experience working without distractions. Full scholarship residencies available.
Deadline: Rolling
Willowtail Springs Nature Preserve and Education Center provides a backdrop where the Arts and Nature can integrate. The vast natural beauty, uniquely designed cabins and gardens support the Artist’s intention, intimacy, and freedom. The Nature Preserve and the Education Center have been planned with an eye to sustain the availability of a creative experience working without distractions. Full scholarship residencies available.
Deadline: Rolling
Yaddo offers residencies in Saratoga Springs, NY to professional creative artists from all nations and backgrounds working in one or more of the following disciplines: choreography, film, literature, musical composition, painting, performance, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and video. Fee of $30.
Deadline: August 1, 2024
Last updated: July 11, 2024
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Former Public School #78 is being rehabilitated into an affordable housing community. The new, modern facility will contain 46 dwelling units for low- and moderate-income households. We have designed a Project where special needs individuals are welcomed and that engages actively with the neighborhood. The site is at 321 Olympic Avenue in the city’s East Side.
A unique and exciting feature is the school’s auditorium/theater which is being refurbished and then made available for use by community groups and service agencies that provide education and enrichment programs, for a reasonable fee. We are especially interested in teaming with a theater/arts/music group that will use the space for its intended use – rehearsal and performance. This is a real theater with 500 seats that with functional lighting and sound systems and is located in a historically significant Buffalo landmark building.
For more information contact Brian Kehoe from CDS Housing, the Project Developer. Brian’s contact (585) 347-1062 [email protected]
WEDI’s West Side Bazaar is a small business incubator where aspiring entrepreneurs incubate business concepts and learn the fundamentals of running a business. It is also a community gathering space where people of all races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds share a love of delicious food and unique products.
West Side Bazaar (opening Fall 2023) offers subsidized space rentals to underserved entrepreneurs who live in Western New York and is currently accepting applications for their Business Incubator Program.
The Chautauqua School of Art is undergoing capital improvements that includes an ADA entrance on the North side of the quad that was extended for increased accessibility, and all 40 studios, all 9 faculty studios, the Great Room, and all specialty facilities (eg. ceramics, printmaking) were cleaned and are being re-furnished. The flooring of the ceramics studio is being treated with sealant, and all Skutts kilns are having all elements replaced.
Anyone interested in renting a studio, please contact Laura Savia, VP of Performing and Visual Arts at [email protected]
Convergence Coworking is Hamburg, NY’s first coworking space. They’re located 20 minutes south of the City of Buffalo on Route 5 and are nestled on the shore of Lake Erie. Opening their doors early 2022, Convergence Coworking offers open coworking space, dedicated desk space, meeting space, and private office rental. Learn more
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center (NACC) is a community-focused cultural center with more than 75 artist studios, including painters, sculptors, ceramicists, educators, woodworkers, photographers, theater companies, and more. Studio space in the former Niagara Falls High School. Applications are peer-reviewed, and spaces are subsidized below rental market rates.
SPECIAL ANNONCEMENT FOR 2024
The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center (NACC) is proud to announce the launch of the NACC Rehearsal Space Program, made possible by a generous grant from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). This initiative aims to provide affordable rehearsal spaces to performing artists in the local community to foster a more vibrant artistic landscape.
The NACC Rehearsal Space Program is designed to address the financial challenges faced by performing artists with limited resources. By offering subsidized rehearsal spaces, the program aims to support both established groups and emerging talent. It aims to foster creativity, nurture artistic excellence, and cultivate a vibrant and inclusive cultural landscape.
For more information, to view spaces, and to sign up for subsidized rehearsal spaces, please visit www.thenacc.org/rentals, or contact Dana Tyrrell, NACC Gallery Co-Director and Rental Coordinator, [email protected] / 716-282-7530 x 117.
Coworking business space available to rent. Coworking is an office space typology that functions as a shared office space for member tenants. There is typically no dedicated desk space, but rather open and flexible seating.
Amenities: high speed wifi, 24/7 fob access, meeting rooms, unlimited coffee
Five art studio spaces are available for rent, ranging from 88 to 125 square feet. Utilities and wifi are included.
Contact: Jeremy, (716) 261-8203; [email protected] Learn more