Craft Residencies with Stipend
45 residencies
Craft residencies that provide financial support during your stay. These programs let you focus on your craft practice without worrying about living costs.

Helene Wurlitzer Foundation (HWF)
Taos, New Mexico, 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 (La Nueva Fabrica)
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.

Vermont Studio Center (VSC)
Johnson, Vermont, United States
The Vermont Studio Center (VSC) stands as a vibrant creative sanctuary, offering residencies for artists and writers in the tranquil environment of Johnson, Vermont. Offering private studios and accommodation, VSC is dedicated to providing an immersive creative experience, enhanced by the presence of visiting artists and writers who contribute through talks, presentations, and one-on-one sessions. VSC prides itself on its commitment to inclusivity, with various fellowships targeted at supporting BIPOC artists, women, Native Americans, and writers of color, highlighting its dedication to fostering diversity within its community. The center also encourages community engagement through a Community Contribution Program, allowing residents to actively participate in the local and on-campus community. VSC’s facilities are tailored for a wide range of creative practices, including a print shop, digital lab, sculpture shop, and access to traditional craft media, emphasizing its role as a comprehensive hub for artistic development.

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.

Beam
Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Beam, a cultural development organization based in Wakefield, North of England, offers a Socially Engaged Artist Residency in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. This residency aims to engage the community and visitors through creative participatory activities and animation, exploring unique and hidden stories about the town. The program runs for six months and provides an all-inclusive fee of £14,700 plus VAT. Beam supports artists with technical, administrative, and mediation assistance, offering a residency base in an empty shop in Chesterfield town center. The residency includes community engagement sessions, research, and creative outputs displayed in the town center. Beam emphasizes the importance of community involvement, cultural exchange, and the creation of high-quality public art.

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.
De Ateliers
Amsterdam, Netherlands
De Ateliers is an independent artists' institute in Amsterdam offering a two-year postgraduate studio and tutoring program for emerging visual artists, with individual feedback from renowned tutors, studios, stipend, production budget, housing, and facilities.

Designers in Residence Kortrijk
Kortrijk, Belgium
Designers in Residence Kortrijk is an annual 3-month intensive residency program that invites three recently graduated designers and makers from diverse creative disciplines to develop experimental projects in Kortrijk, Belgium. Participants work within the region's creative community, engaging with citizens, entrepreneurs, and educational institutions while having access to maker facilities and expert support.

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, Maine, 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.

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 457 48, 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.

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.

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.

Penland School of Crafts
Penland, United States
Penland School of Craft offers multiple artist residency programs in Penland, NC, including the 1-year or 3-year Resident Artist Program for professional craft artists at pivotal career moments, the 1-year Core Fellowship for emerging artists involving work-study and workshops, and shorter 2-4 week Winter Residencies for independent work.

Peters Valley School of Craft
Layton, New Jersey, 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.

Pilchuck Glass School
Seattle, United States
Pilchuck Glass School is the most comprehensive educational center in the world for glass artists, offering residency programs since 1980 that bring established and emerging artists to experiment with glass on a scenic Pacific Northwest campus. The school provides access to expert glass fabricators, artist assistants, and various studio facilities while fostering an international community of artists exploring creative uses of glass in art and design.

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, Maryland, 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.

Royal Scottish Academy of Art and Architecture
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
RSA Residencies for Scotland is an artist-led scheme providing research and development opportunities for visual artists at all career stages across Scotland's centres of artistic excellence. Artists can apply for up to £5,000 in funding and are responsible for managing their own residency in collaboration with partner venues, with emphasis on research, production, skill development, and idea exchange.

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.

Scottish Sculpture Workshop
Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Scottish Sculpture Workshop (SSW) is a rural artist residency in Aberdeenshire that supports artists through collective learning and experimentation with various materials and processes. The program offers highly subsidized group residencies where artists live and work together for four weeks, with access to specialized workshops including ceramics, metal fabrication, blacksmithing, and stonework, supported by skilled technicians and a programmed schedule of social and professional exchange activities.

Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM)
Washington, D.C., 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.

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 offers fully funded, two-month international artist residencies in partnership with the Royal Over-Seas League (ROSL) for artists living outside the UK who have not yet exhibited or worked there. The program provides studio space, accommodation, materials budget, travel costs, mentoring, and professional development support, with artists encouraged to experiment and develop their practice without requirement to produce finished work.

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.

The Fabric Workshop and Museum
PHILADELPHIA PA 19107, United States
The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) is an internationally acclaimed Artist-in-Residence program that hosts emerging and established artists who demonstrate commitment to innovation and exploration. The program provides honorariums, materials, and access to expert studio staff to support artistic experimentation across diverse mediums, with residencies typically lasting one to three years and culminating in exhibitions.

The Hale Master of Fine Art Residency
Nantucket, United States
The Hale Master of Fine Art Residency, offered by the Artists Association of Nantucket, is a fully funded month-long program for artists enrolled in or recently graduated (within 5 years) from an MFA program, whose work explores aesthetic beauty. It provides dedicated space and time for focused studio practice during January, February, or March, with no requirements to teach, exhibit, or present work, though community engagement is encouraged.
Van Eyck Academie
Maastricht, Netherlands
The Jan van Eyck Academie is a multidisciplinary post-academic institute in Maastricht, Netherlands, offering an 11-month residency program that welcomes 30-42 participants annually from around the world. The residency supports artists, designers, architects, curators, writers, and other creative practitioners to develop, materialize, and disseminate their research through access to studios, specialized labs, and a collaborative community.

Villa Medici
Roma, Italy
Villa Medici, home to the French Academy in Rome since 1803, is a prestigious artist residency on Rome's Pincian Hill that welcomes nearly 70 artists, writers, researchers, and craftspeople annually for stays ranging from two weeks to one year. The program provides fully funded residencies with accommodation, studio space, and support across diverse disciplines including visual arts, music, literature, architecture, and crafts, maintaining a legacy of artistic patronage dating back to 1666.

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.

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.

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, New York, 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.
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