Illustration Residencies in United States

Art on the Block NYC

New York, United States

Art on the Block NYC offers a vibrant short-term residency program, transforming a New York City storefront into a dynamic space where art and community engagement intersect. This residency provides artists the opportunity to turn the space into both a working studio and a public gallery. Throughout their five-week stay, artists are expected to be on-site five days a week, facilitating various interactive programs for youth, families, and adults. The residency aims to support and advocate for artists while fostering community collaboration and hands-on engagement with art. Artists receive a stipend of $6000 for their participation, and have the opportunity to sell their artwork under a separate sales contract. This residency is only open to NYC artists and housing is not provided.

Fordham University

Bronx, United States

Private Jesuit research university established in 1841. Enrolls over 16,000 students across three campuses in New York State, offering degrees in over 60 disciplines with a rigorous core curriculum spanning science, literature, history, theology, philosophy, and arts.

Helene Wurlitzer Foundation (HWF)

Taos, United States

The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation (HWF) is a private, non-profit organization that has been supporting the arts since 1954. Located on a fifteen-acre campus in Taos, New Mexico, HWF offers one of the oldest artist residency programs in the USA. The Foundation provides three months of rent-free and utility-paid housing to visual artists, literary artists, and music composers from around the world. The campus consists of eleven fully furnished casitas, each tailored to the specific needs of different types of artists. The Foundation’s mission is to support the artist and the creative process, offering a peaceful setting for artists to pursue their work without imposed expectations or quotas. Applications are reviewed by a committee of professionals in various artistic disciplines, ensuring a diverse and enriching residency experience.

In Cahoots Residency

Sonoma County, United States

In Cahoots Residency, located in pastoral Sonoma County, California, offers a unique collaborative environment for artists. It provides housing and studio space for emerging and professional artists, focusing on artists' books, letterpress, printmaking, writing, and collaboration. The residency accommodates three to five artists at a time for sessions ranging from 6 days to 3 weeks. Artists are housed in private guest houses with kitchens and full bathrooms and have 24-hour access to shared studios or an individual writing studio. The residency encourages artists to pursue creative projects or research, with options for technical instruction or creative mentorship for an additional fee. A work-share session concludes each residency, where artists share their progress and are required to donate a piece of artwork to the In Cahoots Residency Archive. The facility includes a renovated barn for printmaking and book arts, a letterpress studio, and a separate book bindery, equipped with various presses and tools. Artists are responsible for their own cooking, with weekly rides to the grocery store provided for those without a car.

Lisa Brown and Daniel Handler Residency

San Francisco, United States

Organizer Information Friends of the San Francisco Public Library is a nonprofit organization that raises funds and advocates for a premier public library system in San Francisco, working to ensure equity and access to free resources for all residents. The organization serves as the Library's investors, advocates, and champions, supporting long-term funding and robust programming

Oak Spring Garden Foundation’s Botanical Artist in Residence programme gives established botanical artists three weeks in Upperville, Virginia, to make scientifically accurate work from direct observation of the foundation’s plants and landscapes. Residents are housed in appointed homes with a private bedroom and bathroom, sharing a living room and kitchen with one to three other artists, and have dedicated studio space nearby, with roughly three shared meals a week alongside other residents. Each artist receives a $1,000 grant, and the foundation offers a further $1,000 to acquire one finished work for its collection.

Prairie Residency

Vicksburg, United States

Organizer Information Prairie is an artist‑centered residency program based in rural Advance, North Carolina (USA), designed to support creative development through focused, uninterrupted studio time close to nature. Set on one acre of land and housed within a historic 1870 country home surrounded by oak trees, Prairie fosters a slow, contemplative environment that encourages sustained

Science Museum of Minnesota Artist at Pine Needles

Marine on St. Croix, United States

Brief Description & Theme:The Artist at Pine Needles Residency is a program by the St. Croix Watershed Research Station that aims to enhance scientific understanding through art. It provides artists and writers with an opportunity to immerse themselves in nature, interact with research scientists, and explore the intersection of art and science. Since , over

SVA NYC (School of Visual Arts)

New York, United States

The School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City offers a range of Artist Residency Programs, providing artists, designers, and creative thinkers with time, space, and a supportive community to develop their artistic direction. These programs, available both on-campus in New York City and online year-round, are designed to offer professional immersion and opportunities for artists to engage critically within their field. SVA's residencies cater to a variety of disciplines, including studio arts, design, and new media. The unique combination of creative and professional resources at SVA creates a rich environment for artistic growth and opportunity in the vibrant current art scene. On-campus housing and opportunities to display work are available to residents. The residencies are hosted by the Division of Continuing Education at SVA, with a focus on interdisciplinary practice. They offer a balance between dedicated work time and inspirational communal activities, including shared meals and community-building events. SVA's programs are tailored for artists at various stages of their careers, emphasizing both individual creative exploration and interaction with a diverse artistic community. Residents at SVA are selected through a competitive process, based on their work’s alignment with the mission of the foundation. They benefit from living in shared accommodations with private facilities, studio spaces, and access to the Oak Spring Garden Library. The foundation’s residency programs are unique in striking a balance between independent exploration and communal interaction, allowing residents the freedom to work autonomously while living and engaging with others.

The Foggy Bee Art Retreat/Residency

Milbridge, United States

Creative retreat and art studio offering 1-week collaborative residency experiences for up to 3 creatives. Includes 1100 SF light-filled studio, accommodations in neighboring cottage, nightly family-style dinners, and guided outings.

Volland Residency

Alma, United States

A rural residency offering quiet time, living and studio space, and exchange for creatives across many disciplines in Kansas’s Flint Hills.

White Buffalo Land Trust's Artist in Residence

Lompoc, United States

Artists live and work at Jalama Canyon Ranch, creating place-based work that engages ecology, regenerative agriculture, and community through educational and participatory offerings.