Free Artist Residencies in Provincetown
2 residencies
2 fully funded residencies in Provincetown cover both housing and a stipend.

Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown
Provincetown, United States
The Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown is one of the world's leading artist residency programs, offering 20 seven-month residencies annually to emerging visual artists, fiction writers, and poets. Since its founding in 1968, the Work Center has provided time, space, and creative connections to artists and writers, with each Fellow receiving an apartment, studio space, monthly stipend, and opportunities for public readings and exhibitions.

Provincetown Community Compact
Provincetown, United States
The Provincetown Community Compact offers Dune Shack Residencies in historic shacks located in the Cape Cod National Seashore, providing stays for visual artists, writers, and the general public from April through November. It includes three 3-week juried residencies for visual artists (one for an emerging artist of color with a $500 fellowship), two 1-week funded writer residencies selected by lottery, and community residencies by lottery. Founded in 1993 as a non-profit, the program supports artists and community vitality in Provincetown.
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Frequently asked questions
Are there free artist residencies in Provincetown?
Yes. Fully funded residencies in Provincetown provide both accommodation and a stipend at no cost to the artist.
How competitive are free residencies in Provincetown?
Free residencies tend to be competitive. A strong portfolio and clear project proposal will strengthen your application.
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