Free Craft Residencies

Dar Meso

Tunis, Tunisia

Dar Meso is an artist residency located in the heart of the Medina of Tunis, Tunisia, offering a unique environment that fosters creativity and cultural exchange. The residency is on an ongoing open call and hosts a variety of programs, including Writing Residencies and Babbasawt Sound Lab, which cater to different artistic disciplines such as writing, music, and sound art. The residency provides private workspaces, communal areas, and access to specialized workshops like ceramics and sound labs. Dar Meso emphasizes collaboration, intercultural exchange, and the development of innovative artistic projects. The residency helps artists get fundings but is generally working with artists contributions. Dar Meso supports artists by offering a tranquil space to focus on their work while encouraging cultural interaction within a vibrant, historic setting.

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.

La Nueva Fábrica

Antigua, Guatemala

La Nueva Fábrica Residency, based in Antigua, Guatemala, offers a unique, community-centered environment for artists, curators, and cultural practitioners from around the world. The residency supports diverse creative disciplines, including visual arts, photography, curatorial work, literature, and performance. Participants receive private lodging, studio space, and a stipend, fostering an immersive and productive residency experience. Designed to encourage engagement with local culture, residents participate in community events, open studios, and public talks to foster interaction and dialogue with the local art community. The residency also offers curated excursions to nearby art spaces, museums, and exhibitions, enhancing exposure to Guatemala’s rich artistic and cultural landscape. With dedicated facilities for technical work like carpentry and weaving, artists can experiment across a variety of media. While residents are encouraged to share their projects with the community, there’s no pressure to complete a final work, allowing for process-oriented development. La Nueva Fábrica remains committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive community by welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and artistic stages.

AiR Green

Noresund, Norway

AiR Green offers a specialized residency program tailored for artists working with textile media at Søndre Green farm, beautifully situated at the foot of the Norefjell mountain range in Krødsherad Municipality, Norway. The program aims to provide space for focused work, support the development and dissemination of textile art, and foster connections between artists from around the world who explore textile expressions. AiR Green offers two residency formats: the regular program for four artists over one month sharing kitchen and bathroom facilities in the main farmhouse, and Studio AiR Green for a single artist during a two-month stay with private facilities. The historic 18th-century main farmhouse (350m²) was fully renovated in 2013/14 and includes 3 double bedrooms, 3 single bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, multiple living rooms, and spacious kitchen/dining areas. Artists have access to multiple work spaces including a 40m² workroom in the main house, a 40m² wet room in the brewing house, and the 'Høytørka' gallery space (3m×16m×4.8m high). The farm features traditional textile equipment including vertical looms, flat looms, and Spælsau sheep providing wool for spinning and dyeing, plus natural herbs and plants for textile dyeing.

AIR in Tainan

Tainan, Taiwan

The AIR in Tainan program offers various residency opportunities across multiple locations in Tainan City, Taiwan, including Soulangh Cultural Park and Tsung-Yeh Arts and Cultural Center. These residencies provide international artists with a vibrant community and an environment rich in history and culture. The program supports artists from various disciplines, including visual art, installation, craft, design, and performance, by providing free accommodation, studio space, and a monthly living subsidy. Artists are encouraged to engage with the local community and draw inspiration from Tainan’s unique cultural and historical context. The program promotes artistic exchange and offers administrative support, making it a valuable experience for emerging and established artists alike.

Appalachian Center for Craft

Smithville, United States

The Appalachian Center for Craft's Artist in Residence (AIR) program provides a creative, residential environment for emerging professional artists to work in an immersive studio setting while contributing to the educational mission of the institution. The program offers one-year appointments (renewable for an additional year) across multiple studio disciplines including clay, fibers, glass, metals, wood, and exhibitions, with residents providing instructional support and producing significant bodies of studio work.

Beppu Project

Beppu City, Japan

Beppu Project is a non-profit art organization founded in April that operates artist residency programs in Beppu City, a renowned hot spring area in southern Japan. The organization hosts the KASHIMA Artist in Residence program (since ) and short-term residencies at Kiyoshima Apartment, welcoming artists across multiple disciplines to create work while engaging with the local community.

Blackhorse Workshop

London, United Kingdom

Blackhorse Workshop, a social enterprise based in London, is committed to opening up access to making for all. The workshop offers a supportive environment for creative practitioners, particularly those early in their careers, who have a strong interest in wood and metal work. The residency provides free desk space in a shared studio, access to professional wood and metal workshops, and regular development support. With a focus on inclusivity, Blackhorse Workshop actively encourages applications from individuals with a strong connection to Waltham Forest, especially from underrepresented backgrounds in the arts. The residency culminates in a public presentation of the resident’s work, offering a valuable platform for emerging makers.

Casa Wabi Fundación (Foundation)

Puerto Escondido, Mexico

Fundación Casa Wabi, a non-profit civil association, promotes contemporary art and local community engagement through its residency program. Located in three locations: Puerto Escondido, Mexico City, and Tokyo, Casa Wabi operates under the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, finding beauty in simplicity and imperfection. Founded by Mexican artist Bosco Sodi, the headquarters in Puerto Escondido is designed by renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando. The residency program invites national and international artists to engage in multidisciplinary exchanges that foster social development. Residents benefit from comprehensive facilities, including studios, exhibition galleries, and communal spaces, to inspire creativity and community interaction.

CHINO BASE AIR

Shiga, Japan

The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park (SCCP) in Shiga, Japan, offers an Artist in Residence program since 1992, providing ceramic artists and visual artists a creative space to work freely without a fixed curriculum. Residents can stay from 2 months to 1 year, with access to studios, accommodations (fee charged), technical support, exhibitions, and for guest artists, travel grants, artist fees, and material costs.

Craft AiR at University for the Creative Arts (UCA)

Farnham, United Kingdom

The Craft AiR program at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) Farnham offers artists the opportunity to deepen their practice in Ceramics, Glass, or Jewellery & Silversmithing within a dynamic academic setting. This residency provides free access to state-of-the-art facilities, including dedicated workshops, kilns, fabrication tools, and digital labs. In exchange, artists contribute to curriculum support through technical workshops, talks, and community engagement, enriching both their CVs and the UCA craft community. The program encourages early and mid-career artists with either formal qualifications or professional experience to apply. While UCA provides exceptional workspace and resources, artists are expected to arrange their own accommodation, materials, and travel. The residency typically runs from September to August, with flexible start dates and a minimum 3-day weekly commitment. This is an ideal opportunity for practitioners who thrive in collaborative, educational environments. Open to UK and international applicants, the program supports a vibrant exchange of ideas in contemporary craft.

Culture Moves Europe Residency

O Savinao, Spain

Culture Moves Europe residency support in Spain for legal entities hosting artists and cultural professionals; projects can include accommodation, workspaces, mentoring, and cross-border collaboration.

Echo Artist Residency

Cleveland, United States

Echo Artist Residency by SPACES invites 2 visual artists quarterly (1 local from NE Ohio, 1 external) for 4-6 week stays to create site-specific projects, culminating in exhibitions. Offers honorarium, production budget, on-site lodging, facilities, and curatorial support.

EE Exclusives

Heeze, Netherlands

EE Exclusives is a family-owned textile mill celebrating its 125th anniversary with the launch of the Textile Pioneer Program, a unique artist residency designed for emerging textile professionals eager to deepen their expertise and create at the intersection of craftsmanship and innovation. Located at Industrieweg 64, Heeze, Netherlands, this fully funded 9-week creative residency provides access to weaving facilities, a 125-year-old textile archive, and the opportunity to create professional woven prototypes on high-tech jacquard machines. The program includes 6 working days at the factory and 5 weeks of guided remote design development by expert team members including creative director, creative project manager, and jacquard designer. For 2025, applications are due June 15th with the program starting July-September. EE Exclusives has worked with renowned fashion houses including Viktor & Rolf and artists like Hella Jongerius, with collaborations featured in Museum Boijmans van Beuningen. The program emphasizes textile innovation beyond generations, combining traditional Dutch weaving heritage with cutting-edge techniques.

Franconia Sculpture Park

Franconia, United States

Franconia Sculpture Park offers various artist residencies on its 50-acre outdoor sculpture park in Minnesota, primarily focused on sculpture, installation, land art, ceramics, contemporary craft, experimental sound/music, performance art, and writing. Programs include fellowships for mid-career and emerging artists with stipends ranging from $5,000 to $10,000, self-directed stays of 2-10 weeks, on-site housing in a communal farmhouse, and facilities like studios and work pads for creating works exhibited publicly. Additional opportunities support writers (2-3 weeks with stipend and room/board), artist families (1-2 weeks), and interns (2-3 months with room/board in exchange for support roles).

Haystack Mountain School of Crafts

Deer Isle, United States

Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, located on Deer Isle, Maine, offers a two-week Open Studio Residency that encourages a dynamic exchange of ideas among peers and provides extensive studio time without the distractions of daily life. Established to foster deep engagement with craft and creativity, the residency is designed to support artists in a variety of disciplines including ceramics, blacksmithing, fiber, graphics, metals, and wood. Participants benefit from the unique collaborative environment and are encouraged to explore and interact with different media. The residency includes full access to the Haystack's facilities, including the Fab Lab for digital fabrication, which enhances creative practices with cutting-edge technology.

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

Houston, United States

The Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) Artist Residency Program offers three-to-twelve month residencies (with preference for six- and nine-month terms) to craft artists working in media such as wood, glass, metal, fiber, clay, and interdisciplinary craft with photography. Selected artists gain 24/7 access to a 200-square-foot studio, a $1,000 monthly stipend including housing/materials allowance, professional development, public interaction opportunities, and an artist talk. The public-facing program requires studio work during public hours and open studios for visitor engagement.

Institut français Cité Arts Residency

Paris, France

Organizer Information This programme is jointly run by the Institut français and the Cité internationale des arts. The Institut français supports French culture internationally, helping to promote the French language, the circulation of works and ideas, and the mobility of artists throughout the world, while working to promote cultural diversity and contribute to the hosting

Kacalisian Art Village AIR

Taiwan

Kacalisian Art Village in Taiwan promotes indigenous culture and arts in a scenic tribal area, serving as a creative hub for artists. Offers 40-day residencies with homestay, creative fees, and daily allowances.

Konstnärernas Kollektivverkstad Bohuslän

Hamburgsund, Sweden

Konstnärernas Kollektivverkstad Bohuslän (KKV Bohuslän) is an artists' collective workshop in Hamburgsund, Sweden, providing professional artists with access to equipped workshops for techniques like ceramics, textiles, stone, metal, and wood. It organizes artist residencies focused on sculpture and material-based processes, offering stipends, accommodation, and workshop access to selected participants from Nordic countries.

Kutztown University Artist in Residence

Kutztown, United States

The Marlin and Regina Miller Art Gallery at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania offers a 4-week in-person artist residency culminating in a site-specific immersive gallery installation piece. The residency provides artists, craftspeople, and designers with opportunities to dive deeply into their artistic research and creative endeavors while collaborating with students and the university community.

LIBITUM

Brussels, Belgium

A Belgian non-profit residency network supporting research, experimentation, and artistic creation across disciplines, including writing residencies in Brussels.

Martin Roth Initiative Temporary relocation for Artists and cultural actors at risk

Berlin, Germany

Organizer Information The Martin Roth-Initiative is a joint project of ifa – Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen and the Goethe-Institut, founded in response to the global shrinking of civic spaces. It was established in in response to the global decline in pre-political freedoms, named after Martin Roth, the museum director and cultural scientist who served as

McKinney International Art and Design Residency

Bloomington, United States

The McKinney International Art and Design Residency, hosted by the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design at Indiana University Bloomington, offers international artists and designers a 4–6-week stay to develop their practice using university facilities, collections, and research centers. Selected residents participate in the McKinney Visiting Artist Lecture Series, studio visits, open studios, and a workshop, with studio space, lodging, an $8,000 USD fellowship, health insurance, and up to $500 in supplies provided.

Mino Art Info

Mino City, Japan

Mino Art Info assists artists and researchers with networking, project development, workshops, and cross-cultural exchange in Mino City, and can introduce accommodations, atelier spaces, and longer-term housing.

Olmsted County

Rochester, United States

Olmsted County's Transforming Trash Artist-in-Residence program invites artists to create public artworks using at least 90% reclaimed materials from the County Recycling Center and Landfill in Rochester, MN. Two artists are selected for one-month residencies in , receiving a $2,500 stipend, lodging, studio space, tools, and materials, while leading community engagement activities to promote sustainability and creative reuse.

Peters Valley School of Craft

Layton, United States

Peters Valley School of Craft, nestled in the stunning Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, offers a sanctuary for artists seeking tranquility and inspiration amidst a supportive artistic community. This unique residency program, fueled by the generosity of the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation, extends fully funded opportunities for artists to immerse themselves in their creative pursuits within well-equipped studios across various disciplines including Blacksmithing, Ceramics, Fibers, Jewelry/Fine Metals, Wood, Painting/Collage, or Printmaking. Designed to cater to artists at all career stages, from emerging to professional, Peters Valley emphasizes the need for artists to have prior experience with the tools and equipment of their craft, ensuring that each resident can work independently. Given the rural setting of the campus, artists are advised to have access to personal transportation to navigate the area freely. Each selected artist is provided with a private room in a fully furnished shared house, offering a communal yet independent living experience. Unlimited access to a studio equipped with all the necessary tools and utilities fosters an environment where artists can focus solely on their craft. In addition to the provision of living and working spaces, artists receive a stipend to help offset the costs associated with materials and travel, underscoring Peters Valley's commitment to supporting the creative process. This residency stands as a testament to Peters Valley School of Craft's mission to support artists' growth and creativity. By removing financial barriers and providing the space and resources needed for artistic exploration, Peters Valley enriches both the individuals it hosts and the broader artistic community.

Organizer Information Platform Dalí is a new international art-and-science programme launched by the Gala-Salvador Dalí Foundation, based in Barcelona and anchored in the city's scientific ecosystem, established through collaborations with five leading science centers: the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC), the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO), the Institute of Marine Sciences (ICM-CSIC), the Institute for High

Power Institute Paris Art

Paris, France

Organizer Information The Power Institute is a long-established Australian research and cultural institution affiliated with the University of Sydney. For more than fifty years, it has supported artists, curators, and researchers through international residency and fellowship programs, with a strong focus on facilitating research-based artistic practice in global cultural centers. One of its most significant

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

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.

Pyramid Atlantic Art Center

Hyattsville, United States

Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, founded in 1981 by the artist Helen C. Frederick, is a non-profit arts center dedicated to the innovation and appreciation of papermaking, printmaking, and book arts. Located in the historic Arcade building in Hyattsville's Gateway Arts District, Maryland, the center serves as a vibrant hub for artists and the community to explore creative processes and collaborative projects. The facility boasts a comprehensive suite of equipment in its papermaking studio, print shop, letterpress studio, bindery, and a darkroom, supported by private studios and a gallery space. Pyramid Atlantic offers a variety of residencies tailored to different stages of artistic careers and focuses within the paper arts disciplines. The Vita Paper Arts Residency, named after Gregory Vita, provides emerging and established artists three months to explore and innovate in paper arts. The Keyholder Residency extends up to six months of studio access for artists to deepen their practice in printmaking, papermaking, or book arts while contributing to Pyramid's community through collaborative work. The Denbo Fellowship, running from two to four weeks, is designed for intensive project completion, offering artists a stipend and access to extensive technical resources and studio space. These programs are crafted to support artists' growth and exposure while encouraging them to engage with the broader community through public presentations, demonstrations, and exhibitions. Each residency is an opportunity to work within Pyramid Atlantic's well-equipped facilities and to benefit from the professional and creative support of its artistic staff and associates. Artists at Pyramid Atlantic are encouraged to explore interdisciplinary practices and develop new techniques that push the boundaries of traditional paper and print arts. This unique collaborative environment fosters not only artistic excellence but also a shared spirit of innovation and discovery among its residents.

Region Örebro County

Örebro, Sweden

AiR in Örebro County is an international and interdisciplinary artist-in-residence program run by Region Örebro County, inviting contemporary artists, craftsmen, and designers to live and work for 5-6 weeks in participating municipalities such as Nora, Hällefors, Frövifors, and Örebro. The fully funded residency provides accommodation, studio/workspace, a working stipend of 36,000 SEK, and travel expenses, while facilitating engagement with local institutions, communities, and the public. It aims to build professional networks, develop the regional art scene, and support new artistic processes.

Residency Skagen AiR - (Denmark)

Skagen, Denmark

Organizer Information: Skagen’s Museum focuses on the Scandinavian artists’ colony, the Skagen painters, active since the late 19th century. Skagen AiR revitalizes the historical studios located in the museum's beautiful gardens, aiming to build new relations between resident artists and the cultural history, community, and people of Skagen. Title & Description: Applications are open for

San Diego State University, Furniture Design

San Diego, United States

The SDSU Furniture Design and Woodworking Artist in Residence program offers a one-year residency (July to July) summer for emerging and established artists in furniture and related practices, providing unrestricted studio access, engagement with students, and culminating in a comprehensive exhibition and catalog. Residents receive a generous stipend of approximately $70,000 from the Windgate Foundation, funds for materials and events, and faculty assistance in finding housing in San Diego. Artists must commit full-time, produce new work, give a public presentation, and contribute to the community without formal teaching.

Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM)

Washington, United States

The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) offers the oldest and largest fellowship program dedicated to the study of American art. This prestigious fellowship supports full-time research in the Smithsonian collections, encouraging scholars from diverse disciplines to explore American art, craft, and visual culture. Open to graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and senior scholars, the fellowship emphasizes inclusivity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups. The program provides financial support for research residencies ranging from three to twelve months. While housing is not provided, additional stipends may be available for relocation and health insurance. International candidates are welcome, and assistance with J-1 visas is offered. Fellows have access to extensive resources, including SAAM’s library, archives, and research facilities in Washington, D.C.

Soulangh Cultural Park Artists-in-Residence

Tainan City, Taiwan

Soulangh Cultural Park is located in the Jiali district, on the northern outskirts of Tainan city. Jiali is a tranquil and leisurely small town with a laid-back lifestyle, located approximately 45 minutes’ drive from downtown Tainan. The park has evolved from the former Jiali Sugar Factory, where its revitalized Japanese era sugar refinery warehouses have successfully merged historic architecture with modern design in an area which is itself rich in history, culture and agriculture. As a cultural stronghold for traditional performance and folk arts, the park has transformed itself into a modern art venue which promotes artistic growth. Soulangh aims to foster international exchange with artists from around the world and thereby create a vibrant community of artists, both local and international, emerging and established. Resident artists will be living in close proximity to local craftsmen artisans and they are encouraged to take the community and the vibrant local culture as inspiration for their artworks. Artists have access to wheelchair accessible, air-conditioned, modern studio spaces, as well as galleries and theatres for exhibitions, workshops and performances. In , the Soulangh Cultural Park: Artists-in-Residence Program was established, and since then there has been an annual open call for artists. We welcome artists who are specialized in visual art, performance, and interdisciplinary art.

Squeaky Wheel

Buffalo, United States

Squeaky Wheel's Workspace Residency supports artists and researchers working on media arts projects, offering short-term stays open to applicants from Buffalo and across the United States for resources, time, and support on ongoing or new work. Residents receive tailored access to facilities and equipment at Squeaky Wheel and partners like Buffalo Game Space, The Foundry, Mirabo Press, and Silo City, plus participate in public events such as artist talks and workshops. Typical durations are two weeks in spring and three weeks in summer, with stipends, housing for non-locals, and additional support provided.

The Art House

Wakefield, United Kingdom

The Art House in Wakefield, West Yorkshire hosts the Royal Over-Seas League (ROSL) International Residency: two fully funded two-month residencies a year for international visual artists who have not yet exhibited or worked in the UK. Eligibility covers artists from Commonwealth or former Commonwealth countries, the US, EU/EEA and Switzerland. Residents receive a dedicated studio and on-site accommodation, travel and visa costs, a per diem and a materials budget, plus access to print, ceramic and darkroom facilities with technician support. The programme emphasises creative development over required outcomes — open studios or an exhibition are optional — and includes mentoring, professional development and gallery visits in London. Applications are made through ROSL, which selects and funds the residency.

The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora

Christchurch, New Zealand

The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora in Christchurch, New Zealand, offers a Creative Residency Programme for creative professionals from diverse fields including visual arts, crafts, music, theatre, dance, film, writing, design, photography, digital and sound art, fashion, and gaming, with stays typically lasting 1-3 months. Residents receive housing in fully furnished rooms with shared living spaces, a daily per diem of $85 NZD, up to $1500 NZD travel support, publicity, and community engagement opportunities, often culminating in public events. A self-funded residency option is also available for 2-10 weeks, providing accommodation without financial support.

Tsung-Yeh Arts and Cultural Center Artists-in-Residence

Tainan City, Taiwan

Tsung-Yeh Arts and Cultural Center is located in the Madou district, on the northern outskirts of Tainan City. Madou is a tranquil and leisurely small town with a laid-back lifestyle, located approximately 50 minutes drive from downtown Tainan. The cultural center as the factory and headquarter of the Japanese Meiji Sugar Manufacturing Corporation, Tsung-Yeh began operation in January 1912. The four existing buildings have been declared by Tainan City Government as monuments for preservation, including the Red-Brick Office, the Guest House, the Red Brick Craft Hall, and the Factory Manager's Dormitory. , the Red Brick Office and the Red Brick Craft Hall are provided as two exhibition halls for the resident artists to create and exhibit their works.

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, United States

Virginia Commonwealth University offers multiple artist residency programs including the Torpedo Factory Art Center Post-Graduation Residency (3 months for recent graduates), the Book Art Residency (12-14 weeks in summer), and the Emerging Artist Fellowship in Craft/Material Studies (one academic year for recent MFA graduates). These programs provide studio space, stipends, and professional development opportunities for emerging artists.

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.

West Dean College

West Dean, United Kingdom

The West Dean College Residency Programme at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation in the UK offers professional artists, writers, makers, and researchers onsite stays of one to three weeks (with occasional longer options like six weeks) to develop work, experiment with materials, and access workshops and facilities. Residents engage with students through tutorials, workshops, and presentations, continuing the legacy of founder Edward James in supporting early- to mid-career practitioners focused on craft, making, and sustainability. Various partnership residencies provide full board accommodation, studio space, and sometimes stipends.

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.

Willowtail Residency, Mancos, Colorado, USA

Mancos, USA

Willowtail is a unique property, offering one – three week residencies that have a special appeal to artists. Sixty acres tucked away in the high, alpine desert of the Four Corners Region writers come to begin or work on novels, poems, memoirs, screenplays, musicians practice, compose and rehearse, visual artists paint, draw, sculpt, and photograph. However, the best quality of Willowtail Springs Nature Preserve and Education Center is its ability to offer a quiet inspiring space to reflect, research, experiment, explore, laugh and create, easily, intensely.: Ongoing : OngoingSubmission Fee: $25Eligibility: Full Scholarship, Partial Scholarship and Fully Self-funded Residencies:Must be an emerging, established or mid-career practitioner in the visual arts, performing arts, film/multi-media, literature, music, ecology or natural sciences.Residencies are open to local, national and international applicants. All are encouraged to apply.About the residency:Willowtail is a unique property, offering one – three week residencies that have a special appeal to artists. Sixty acres tucked away in the high, alpine desert of the Four Corners Region writers come to begin or work on novels, poems, memoirs, screenplays, musicians practice, compose and rehearse, visual artists paint, draw, sculpt, and photograph. However, the best quality of Willowtail Springs Nature Preserve and Education Center is its ability to offer a quiet inspiring space to reflect, research, experiment, explore, laugh and create, easily, intensely.Application DeadlinesFull-Scholarship, Partial-Scholarship or Fully Self-funded Residencies: for one or two week Full Scholarship Residencies or Partial Scholarship Residencies. Applicants can apply all year.Willowtail is looking for individual practitioners in the arts.Willowtail is also looking for two residents in two different mediums to participate in a collaborative Residency. We will look at writing, film, poetry, visual arts or

WNC Center for Craft Artist in Residence

Asheville, United States

The WNC Center for Craft Artist in Residence program, hosted by the Center for Craft in Asheville, North Carolina, supports craft artists from Western North Carolina through residencies offering studio space, honorariums, and access to resources. Past iterations include an 8-week material exploration residency with $10,000 stipends and accommodations, while the program provides seven artists with $15,000 honorariums, cohort participation, and a group exhibition, with some receiving studio space in the Ideation Lab.

Women’s Studio Workshop (WSW)

Rosendale, United States

Women’s Studio Workshop (WSW) in Rosendale, NY, is a distinguished platform offering the Studio Residency Grant, a remarkable opportunity for artists from around the globe to engage deeply with their creative projects. This six- to eight-week residency welcomes artists at any stage of their career to work within WSW’s diverse studio disciplines: intaglio, letterpress, papermaking, screenprinting, photography, and ceramics (with facilities reopening in 2025). Artists receive a generous stipend, materials budget, travel allowance, complimentary housing, and unlimited studio access, underpinned by the possibility of technical guidance and production assistance. WSW conducts a rigorous selection process involving a rotating jury and potential NEA funding, ensuring a wide range of innovative projects are realized. The residency embodies WSW’s commitment to fostering artistic exploration and production, offering a global community of artists a nurturing environment for development and innovation.