Textile Residencies with Stipend

Lighthouse Works

Fishers Island, New York, United States

The Lighthouse Works Fellowship Program stands out as a comprehensive support system for artists, curators, and writers working at the forefront of their fields. Located on Fishers Island, New York, the program offers six-week residencies throughout the year, providing participants with housing, meals, studio space, and a $1,750 financial stipend. Fellows are accommodated in a three-story Victorian house, sharing kitchens and living spaces while enjoying private bedrooms. The program's commitment to catering to all dietary needs, combined with communal dinners prepared by the staff, fosters a warm, collaborative atmosphere among residents. Studio spaces, situated 1.5 miles from the housing, overlook the ocean and are equipped with necessary facilities including a wood and metal shop and a kiln. With a primary focus on the advancement of individual projects, Lighthouse Works encourages a culture of productivity and creative exchange. This is facilitated through minimal formal obligations, save for participation in an Artist Talk and an Open Studio event that bookends each fellowship session. These interactions, coupled with the intimate scale of the program, promote rich dialogue, critique, and potential collaboration among fellows. Applications for the fellowship are invited annually through an open call on Slideroom, running from September to October, with a selection process concluding in mid-January. Artistic excellence is the cornerstone of selection criteria, ensuring a diverse and vibrant cohort of fellows each year.

Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program

Brooklyn, New York, United States

The Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program awards rent-free, non-living studio space to 17 visual artists for year-long residencies in DUMBO, Brooklyn. Selected annually based on merit from a competitive pool of applicants by a professional jury, the program is open to professional visual artists 21 years or older who live in the US, as well as US citizens or permanent residents living abroad. The studios feature high ceilings, elevator access, and communal spaces including a kitchen, slop sinks, restrooms, and a sitting area with wi-fi. Artists have 24/7 access to their studios and are expected to spend at least 20 hours per week in the studio, participate in the spring open studios event, and maintain all communal spaces. The residency does not provide housing or financial stipends, and applicants must not be enrolled in any degree program or maintain a separate studio during their residency.

TaDA - Textile and Design Alliance

Arbon, Switzerland

The TaDA – Textile and Design Alliance Residency offers a three-month residency for six creative professionals annually, welcoming both national and international artists to Arbon, Switzerland. This program facilitates collaboration with local textile companies, providing artists with accommodation, travel expenses, and a contribution to living costs. Residents work in the Kreativzentrum ZIK, a former textile and engine factory, gaining access to technology, infrastructure, and expert guidance. The residency aims to foster innovative projects and strengthen regional identity through artistic engagement with Eastern Switzerland’s rich textile and design culture. Residents present their projects at the public event “TaDA Spinnerei,” which includes discussions with international experts. The program encourages the development of new projects in various fields, including art, design, architecture, literature, and performing arts. TaDA is supported by the Cantons of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, St.Gallen, and Thurgau, along with various foundations and sponsors.

Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

The Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, since its inception in 1981, has stood as a beacon for artists worldwide, offering an invaluable platform for research, creation, and exploration. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, the Bemis Center provides a rich environment for artists to delve into their creative processes without the constraints of specific outcomes or expectations. The residency offers a unique blend of private live/work studios, extensive installation and production spaces, and specialized facilities such as the Okada Sculpture & Ceramics Facility and a Sound Studio. These spaces are designed to support a wide range of artistic activities, from large-scale sculpture fabrication to sound experimentation and recording. Residents benefit from the Bemis Center’s commitment to fostering a vibrant community among a multidisciplinary mix of artists. This community is not only a source of professional collaboration but also a foundation for lasting personal friendships. Moreover, the Bemis Center provides its artists-in-residence with financial support to cover personal needs, material costs, and travel expenses, easing the financial burden and allowing them to focus on their artistic development. Technical and administrative support further enhances the residency experience, enabling artists to navigate challenges and seize opportunities to advance their work. The Bemis Center also places a strong emphasis on public engagement, inviting residents to share their work through presentations, open studios, and interactions with the broader community and local art organizations. This approach enriches the residency experience, offering artists a platform to showcase their work and engage with diverse audiences.

The Studios of Key West

Key West, Florida, United States

The Studios of Key West offers the Peyton Evans Artist Residency (PEAR) program, aimed at both emerging and established artists and writers from around the globe. Founded in 2006, The Studios began with a vision to create a space where artists could live and work, enhancing the cultural landscape of Key West. The program supports nearly 40 artists annually, facilitating creative endeavors across visual, literary, media, musical, and performing arts. Residencies typically span one month, offering artists the solitude and community needed to foster artistic exploration. The Studios emphasizes community engagement, encouraging residents to interact with local artists and participate in communal events. This residency program not only cultivates individual creativity but also aims to build lasting community connections through art.

PRAKSIS

Oslo, Norway

PRAKSIS, established in 2015 in Oslo, Norway, is a dynamic platform that fosters collaboration and creativity among artists, thinkers, and researchers from various disciplines. With a commitment to addressing contemporary issues, PRAKSIS offers thematic residencies that operate nomadically, leveraging partnerships with a range of organizations. Open to local, national, and international applicants, these residencies provide a supportive, high-energy environment for creative exploration and dialogue. Offering three to four residencies annually, PRAKSIS supports participants with accommodation, a stipend for international residents, and a rich program of activities. By emphasizing peer-to-peer interaction and public engagement, PRAKSIS aims to demystify the creative process and encourage a broader understanding of artistic practice.

Soaring Gardens Artists Retreat

Laceyville, Pennsylvania, United States

The Ora Lerman Charitable Trust's Soaring Gardens Artists Retreat offers a serene and inspiring environment for visual artists, writers, composers, and instrumentalists to focus on their creative work. Located in Laceyville, PA, the retreat operates from mid-May to the end of September, providing residencies typically for three weeks without any application or attendance fees. The retreat encourages both individual artists and groups from various disciplines to apply, fostering a space for personal projects, collaborative endeavors, or both. With two distinct residency locations, the church and the farmhouse, artists can choose between a more intimate setting or a communal atmosphere. Soaring Gardens is committed to inclusivity, offering a limited number of need-based grants, with a special encouragement for applicants from historically marginalized communities. The retreat's tranquil rural setting, complete with extensive gardens and studio spaces, allows artists the freedom and tranquility to immerse themselves in their work, supported by a community of fellow creatives.

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.

Le Wonder

Bobigny, France

Le Wonder is an artist-run collective and residency space located in Bobigny, on the outskirts of Paris, France. Founded in 2013, it occupies large, repurposed industrial complexes and offers both individual and shared studios along with extensive technical resources. The organization emphasizes independence, experimentation, and collective work across a wide range of disciplines including visual arts, performance, and culinary practices. It fosters a collaborative environment where residents can engage deeply with the local and international art scene. Le Wonder runs a research and creation residency for international and French artists and curators outside the Paris region, focusing on experimentation rather than production. Artists receive financial support and access to comprehensive studio facilities and mentorship from members of the collective. The residency is embedded in a strong network of local art institutions and partners, enhancing artists’ professional development. It is supported by public funding and part of the Arts en Résidence network.

Abstract Mag

Côte d’Azur, France

The Abstract Mag Summer Residency is a fully funded, two-week artist residency held in the South of France, providing 50 selected artists with an immersive creative experience. Open to artists working in painting, drawing, graphics, photography, sculpture, ceramics, and textile art, the program offers a chance to explore their practice in an inspiring setting. Participants will stay in a historic château with all expenses covered, including travel, accommodation, meals, and art supplies. The residency features excursions to major art institutions such as the Picasso Museum and Fondation Maeght, fostering cultural and artistic enrichment. At the end of the program, residents will participate in a group exhibition at a partner gallery, with their works featured in a printed publication. Additionally, 50 partnering galleries will consider the residents’ work for future collaborations. The program is designed to support artists in deepening their practice while engaging with a creative community in the culturally rich Côte d’Azur region.

1 Shanthiroad

Bangalore, India

1Shanthiroad Studio/Gallery in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2002 by Suresh Jayaram, is an artist residency and gallery space that nurtures creativity and cutting-edge art practices through programs hosting artists from diverse countries and backgrounds. It offers residencies like the annual NEXT-STEP program for five emerging artists, providing a platform for experimentation, collaboration, and community engagement over four weeks. Administered by the Visual Art Collective (VAC) Trust, it includes studio access, mentorship, workshops, and exhibitions.

1646 Residency

Hague, Netherlands

The 1646 Residency, in collaboration with ReCNTR, offers a unique opportunity for artists and researchers to immerse themselves in a creative and intellectual environment. Located in the heart of The Hague, this residency is designed as a retreat to foster the development of new ideas and sustainable practices, drawing inspiration from the natural and social landscape. Open to both national and international applicants, the residency emphasizes experimentation and research over final outcomes, encouraging residents to engage with the local community and its rich history. With a focus on "thinking through making," it supports knowledge production through artistic and multimodal practices. The residency provides a studio, living space, access to facilities and a supportive community, aiming to nourish work and connections. It's a chance to unplug and dive deep into creative pursuits, with the support of curatorial and administrative assistance, and the opportunity for public presentation. This residency is a testament to the power of art to bridge cultures and explore new ways of being, making it a pivotal experience for those looking to expand their artistic and intellectual horizons.

Agency

Unit 102 / 35 Johnston St., Australia

Name of Residency: Agency AiRAgency AiR is a program of residencies dedicated to First Nations participants, developed by Agency in collaboration with different partners. The program includes: urban residencies, regional residencies, community-based residencies, hybrid residencies (with both IRL and digital components), and international residencies. Residencies are offered to First Nations artists, curators, writers, cultural leaders, Elders, experts and art practitioners—selected by invitation

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.

Name of Residency: AiR SandnesAiR Sandnes offer a residency to professional artists. The artist can be from abroad, a Norwegian national or a regional artist wanting an alternative project space. The offer consists of a 1-3 months residency in Sandnes, in a rent-free studio with accommodation. AiR Sandnes is jointly owned by Sandnes City Council and Rogaland County Council,Residency Programme since: 1989Description of Organisation: AiR Sandnes offer a residency to professional artists. The arti

Al Qasimi Foundation

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

The Al Qasimi Foundation's Artist-in-Residence program in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, invites local and international artists to create new works inspired by the Emirates and engage with the community through workshops and exhibitions. Residencies typically last six months, culminating in a final exhibition at the Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival and a collaborative public art installation. The program supports artistic innovation and cultural exchange, with funding up to 61,000 AED for six-month stays.

Name of Residency: ANGOLA AIRThe ANGOLA AIR (Artist In Residence) programme provides artists an environment to create, converse, inspire and be inspired outside of daily routines and traditional confines of their home life. From the moment artists arrive they´re immersed in Luanda, and the color and depth of the local community.In addition to creating work while at the residency, artists attend openings and talks, visit artist spaces and galleries, and receive vital feedback from art profession

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center

Solomons, Maryland, United States

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center invites artists to apply for their Community Arts Residency Program, designed to nurture artists interested in community and public art projects. Located on the Western Shore of the Chesapeake Bay in Solomons, Maryland, the residency offers a serene environment for visual, musical, and literary artists to develop and implement collaborative community art projects or public art installations. The program aims to engage the public actively and creatively, with a strong preference for projects using recycled or repurposed materials. Artists are accommodated in a small, rustic house with basic furnishings and have access to various studio spaces, including the artLAB, clay studio, and the sculpture garden. The residency program runs during different seasons with specific goals and guidelines, such as the Spring Residency (March-May), Summer Residency (June-August), and the MLK Winter Residency (January-February). Each residency season has its unique focus and application deadlines.

Aomori Contemporary Art Centre, Aomori Public University

Japan

ACAC（アジア芸術文化センター）は、アーティスト・イン・レジデンス（AIR）プログラムを公募しています。現代美術作家、キュレーター、研究者など、文化芸術活動に携わる方々に、展覧会、パフォーマンス、ワークショップ、トークなどの活動に向けた準備の実践機会を提供しています。これらの活動を通して、世界中からアーティストが集まり、青森の地域社会と国際交流を行う機会を提供しています。選考に選ばれたアーティストは、最長3ヶ月間ACACに滞在することができ、滞在費、渡航費、制作費が支給されます。滞在中は、リサーチと制作活動に加え、ワークショップ、トーク、共同制作、地域社会との交流プログラムなどに参加し、展覧会やパフォーマンスなど、様々な形で成果をあげることができます。ACACは、アーティスト、学生、そして地域住民が多様な交流を通して芸術体験を育む機会を提供することで、芸術教育と芸術文化の振興を目指しています。Residency Programme since: 2002Description of Organisation: 青森公立大学附属国際芸術センター青森（ACAC）は、八甲田山麓のダイナミッ

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.

Armory Art Center

West Palm Beach, United States

The Armory Art Center's Artist-in-Residence Program is a highly competitive 9-18 month residency that attracts emerging artists with at least a BFA to teach classes, develop their own work in provided studio space, and participate in community events. Residents work 35+ hours weekly (including 15 hours of departmental duties), teach workshops and eight-week classes, and receive compensation for teaching plus a monthly stipend.

Arroscia

Pieve di Teco, Italy

The Arroscia Residency is an artist-run, nonprofit residency program located in the serene Arroscia Valley of Liguria, Italy. Designed for emerging and mid-career artists, it offers 3–8 week residencies twice per year, supporting studio-based practices across a wide range of visual disciplines. Artists receive fully funded support including round-trip airfare, shared housing, studio space, exhibition opportunities, and a weekly stipend for materials and living expenses. The residency is deeply rooted in community engagement, encouraging artist talks, mentoring, or public installations as part of the experience. Studio space is located in a renovated medieval palazzo in the historic town of Pieve di Teco, while housing is provided nearby. Each residency concludes with a gallery exhibition, and one selected piece remains in the residency’s permanent collection. Artists from around the world are welcome to apply via an open call hosted on the Café platform. With its blend of cultural immersion, professional support, and stunning natural surroundings, Arroscia offers artists a chance to focus, reflect, and grow in a quiet yet vibrant artistic environment.

Art Project Graniti

Piazza San Sebastiano, Italy

Name of Residency: Graniti MuralesWe try hard to make Graniti Murales an experience unlike most mural festivals where artists simply arrive, create their work and leave. The residency is designed to encourage a cultural exchange between the artists and the community. The artists bring their talent, vision and outside perspective while the community offers a glimpse of small town Sicilian life nestled within a picturesque mountain-scape, showcasing their food, culture and incredible hospitality.A

Artport Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv, Israel

Artport Tel Aviv is a prominent contemporary art center that hosts a highly regarded residency program for both Israeli and international artists. Established in 2011 by the Ted Arison Family Foundation, Artport aims to support artists at crucial stages of their careers, fostering the creation of new art and facilitating a deeper connection between art and society. The residency offers a year-long program for Israeli artists selected through an open call and an international jury, as well as short-term residencies for international artists through invitations or exchanges. Residents benefit from studio space, a monthly stipend, and curatorial support, participating in workshops, art tours, and meetings that enhance their practice. The center's activities also include exhibitions, professional workshops, and public events, making Artport a dynamic hub for artistic exchange and innovation.

ARTS 14C

United States

Name of Residency: Project 14CARTS 14C offers both free and subsidized residencies for artists of all disciplines – short-term project-based residencies and long-term development based residencies.Our 12-month live/work residencies open quarterly, with residencies starting on March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1 each year. There is also a 3-month option for international artists unable to get a longer visa, and artists with special circumstances.These residencies focus on participation in

Arxiu Comarcal de l’Urgell (ACUR)

Carrer de les Sitges, Spain

Name of Residency: ACUR Residency ProgramThe residency program is located in a public archive in a small city in the region of Catalonia. From the Arxiu Comarcal de l’Urgell(ACUR) we want to support the creators and researchers, from any scientific or artistic discipline, who produce, reflect upon or research, the documents and archives for inspiring and basing the work.Therefore, ACUR provides residents with their equipment for carrying out their creations and research. With particular interest

ASLD Color Scheme Residency

Denver, United States

7-month residency at Art Students League of Denver for visual artists 21+, prioritizing underrepresented communities. Provides 900 sq ft studio, $4000/mo stipend, workshops, and culminating exhibition. Open to any visual arts media.

Atelier Mondial

Basel, Switzerland

Atelier Mondial is an international and interdisciplinary artist residency program in Basel, Switzerland, hosting guest artists from partner institutions worldwide in its seven studios for stays typically lasting three to six months. It provides live-in studios, stipends for living expenses, and opportunities for open studios and exhibitions at Salon Mondial. The program also offers grants to regional artists from Basel, South Baden, and Alsace for residencies abroad in fields like visual arts, literature, fashion & textiles, dance & performing arts, and curation.

Breck Create

Breckenridge, Colorado, United States

Breck Create’s Artist-in-Residence program offers regional, national, and international artists across all disciplines an opportunity to focus on process rather than product while engaging meaningfully with the local community. The program provides a live/work studio in the Breckenridge Arts District for 2-4 months, nestled in downtown Breckenridge, Colorado. Artists are expected to facilitate open studios, teach lessons, and collaborate with community partners. The residency includes a biweekly stipend of $600 and access to classes and open studios. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and artists with teaching experience are prioritized.

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.

Center Rog

Trubarjeva cesta 72, Slovenia

Name of Residency: Makers in Residency / Designer in ResidencyCenter Rog offers different residential programmes:Makers in Residency:This year’s Makers in Residency program welcomes all makers, innovators, and creatives eager to work on their projects at Center Rog. As the largest public creative hub in Europe, with nine specialized production labs, Center Rog offers a unique opportunity to create, share knowledge, experiment and expand your network.Center Rog’s residency programmes  are an idea

Chashama North

United States

Name of Residency: Chashama North ( ChaNorth )ChaNorth upholds the storied tradition of the Hudson Valley by providing local and international artists with a supportive and secluded environment in which to create new work. The artist residency is embedded in the rural communities of the surrounding towns, serving as a cultural resource for the Hudson Valley. The program offers networking, exhibition and teaching opportunities and promotes awareness and understanding of visual arts in a rural com

Chulitna Lodge Wilderness Retreat

United States

Name of Residency: Chulitna Lodge Wilderness Retreat Creative ResidencyThere are 3 ways to participate as an artist at Chulitna.Fellowship – No fee, all expenses related to room and board + travel stipend, 6 week attendance Resident Artist – Highly reduced fee, 1 or 2 week attendance Honarary Resident – No application required, no work required, full-fee with full-service, come make and enjoy! Fellowships:All expenses covered including gourmet meals, travel stipend, and charter flight from Ancho

Cove Park

Helensburgh, United Kingdom

Cove Park is an international artist residency centre on a 50-acre rural site overlooking Loch Long in Argyll, Scotland, near Helensburgh, hosting national and international artists, writers, researchers, and creative practitioners across all art forms and career stages. The program supports research, experimentation, development, and production of new work in a supportive environment with communal facilities and events. Residencies vary from funded opportunities with stipends and housing to self-funded stays, typically lasting 2-4 weeks.

Creative Spark

Dundalk, Ireland

Creative Spark’s Artist-in-Residence Programme supports both emerging and established artists working across disciplines. Residents develop their practice in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment with access to specialist facilities including a Fine Art Print Studio, Darkroom, FabLab, Textile Lab, and a Kiln Room. The programme emphasizes skills development, experimentation and community connection, offering opportunities to share work through talks, demonstrations and public participation. Artists can exhibit locally and engage with Creative Spark’s wider community and studios ecosystem. Technical support is available throughout, and studio spaces include shared areas with water supply. The programme welcomes Irish and international artists, with a strong regional connection to County Louth.

Creekside Arts

Humboldt County, California, United States

Creekside Arts is a nature-immersed artist residency and retreat located in the redwood forests of Humboldt County, Northern California. The residency welcomes artists across diverse disciplines to focus on projects related to land, community, climate, and social justice. Artists receive private living quarters with individual studio spaces, set on a six-acre property surrounded by nature and outdoor performance areas. The residency offers two formats: flexible, self-directed retreats (minimum two weeks) and a curated, collaborative three-week Spring Residency Program. Creekside Arts fosters both solitude and connection, encouraging engagement with local communities through workshops, artist talks, and community projects. Resident artists participate in informal weekly gatherings and a concluding public showing or panel. The program champions diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive space for artists from varied backgrounds and experiences. Creekside Arts is a supportive environment for reflection, experimentation, and cultural exchange in one of Northern California’s most inspiring settings.

DE PROEF.

Majoor van Swietenlaan 15, Netherlands

Name of Residency: DE PROEF. ResidencyAt DE PROEF, we support artists and makers who are eager to explore nature-related subjects and have a clear vision for their work. Our residency offers a unique balance of freedom and guidance, tailored to each resident’s individual needs. Whether you thrive in self-directed exploration or benefit from structured support, we provide an inspiring environment where creativity, ecology, and craftsmanship intersect.Residents stay on our 8-hectare site in Freder

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.

Name of Residency: El Galpón AluminéCooperar y acompañar los procesos creativos, experimentales y de investigación. Practicar la escucha profunda, la sensibilidad, la responsabilidad y el cuidado mutuo. Deshacer nuestro condicionamiento cultural y cuestionar los sistemas que transitamos.Habrá invitadxs especiales y salidas temáticas enfocadas en prácticas abiertas a la curiosidad y al pensamiento crítico, para agudizar nuestras percepciones y captar energías renovadoras. Podés invitar a la comun

Elsewhere Living Museum

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Elsewhere Living Museum and Artist Residency, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a unique international artist residency that transforms a three-story former thrift store into a living museum and collaborative laboratory. Built around Sylvia Gray's extensive collection of objects, Elsewhere supports site-specific experimentation, social action, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The residency fosters an environment where residents live and work collectively to create projects that activate the museum's space and resources. Each artwork and object within Elsewhere is available for continuous transformation by future creatives, fostering a legacy of ongoing artistic dialogue. Residents benefit from full funding including room, board, travel support, and a stipend. Elsewhere is deeply integrated into the local community, encouraging residents to engage with local cultural histories, social systems, and neighborhood communities. The museum itself is a dynamic space filled with materials and artifacts, offering no traditional studios but an immersive environment ripe for creative exploration.

Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design

Bloomington, United States

The McKinney International Art and Design Residency at Indiana University Bloomington's Eskenazi School invites established international artists and designers for a 4-6 week residency. Selected residents receive studio space, lodging, an $8,000 USD fellowship, health insurance, and up to $500 in supplies, while participating in the McKinney Visiting Artist Lecture Series and coordinating public-facing activities such as studio visits and workshops.

Fire Island Artist Residency (FIAR)

Cherry Grove, New York, United States

Fire Island Artist Residency (FIAR) stands as a pioneering residency program in the United States, uniquely catering to artists identifying as LGBTQ+, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, intersex, two-spirit, and queer. Established in 2011, FIAR has made its mark in the historic LGBTQ+ settlement of Cherry Grove on Fire Island, New York. The program, now in its 12th year, invites emerging artists to participate in a four-week summer residency. It offers an intimate environment for artists to create, share, and engage with leaders in contemporary art, scholarship, activism, and curation through studio visits and public lectures. The residency fosters a blend of creative development and community engagement, underlining the importance of LGBTQ+ visibility in the arts. FIAR supports its artists with lodging, workspace, stipends for meals and travel, and an honorarium, emphasizing the organization's commitment to nurturing new perspectives in contemporary visual art. The program also engages in projects like the Fire Island Histories Project, exploring the rich, complex histories of Fire Island's communities and landmarks. FIAR's initiative underscores the role of art in preserving and advancing queer cultural narratives, making it a crucial platform for LGBTQ+ artists.

Fondazione Pistoletto Cittadellarte

Via G.B. Serralunga 27, Italy

Name of Residency: UNIDEE residency programsIn 1999 Michelangelo Pistoletto founded Fondazione Pistoletto Cittadellarte’s programme of artists’ residencies for art and social transformation. The programme is open to artists and professionals from all over the world and it aims at providing instruments for “artivators”, i.e. subjects working at the boundaries between artistic practices, processes of social change and collaborations with communities external to the art world, weaving together mome

Fondazzjoni Kreattività

Spazju Kreattiv, Malta

Name of Residency: Artists’ Residency – Spazju KreattivThe Artists’ Residency programme by Fondazzjoni Kreattività was launched back in 2001, just a few months after the creation of the Foundation based within St James Cavalier. The Programme aims to enrich cultural diversity within the national creative scene, and encourage productive interactions between international creatives and local creatives, between international creatives and communities as well as physical and virtual environments.The

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.

IASPIS

Stockholm, Sweden

The IASPIS residency programme in Stockholm, run by the Swedish Arts Grants Committee, provides nine studios for visual and applied arts artists, focusing on international exchange and exploratory artistic work that can be practical or theoretical. Swedish-based artists apply directly, while international artists are invited based on proposals from professionals in the field. Residencies last three to six months, offering studio access, networking opportunities, public events, and for international artists, accommodation and a subsistence grant.

Indigo Arts Alliance

Portland, Maine, United States

Indigo Arts Alliance in Portland, Maine, offers the Mentorship Residency Program, designed to support professional and emerging artists of African descent. This program pairs a National or International artist with a Local/Regional artist to foster co-mentorship, dialogue, and collaboration. The residency provides a flexible 3,000 square foot community studio, with a private one-bedroom apartment for visiting artists. National artists stay for one month, while international artists stay for two months. The residency encourages artists to engage with the local community and participate in studio visits and public programming. Artists receive a stipend and travel expenses are covered for significant distances. The program aims to create an inclusive environment for Black and Brown artists to advance their practice and build networks.

Name of Residency: Artist Residency in beautiful Hainan, ChinaWhy do we launch residency programs?We believe nowadays it has been more urgent than ever to build a creative community across different cultures and backgrounds, not in the sense of what the internet boasts of having brought about to the world. With the increasingly connected world by social media and e-commerce, the boosting availability of goods and products has evidently pushed people’s energy outward to conveniently gain anything

KAIR

Hlavn 40, Slovakia

Name of Residency: Košice Artist in ResidenceKAIR is an international Artist-in-Residence-program for the artists from all over the world and out of all artistic disciplines and expressions. KAIR is strongly focused on creation of international cooperations between the Slovak and foreign artists and art organizations.Residency Programme since: 2011Description of Organisation: Košice Artist in Residence is an international residency program for artists from all over the world and all artistic dis

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.

Künstlerhaus Edenkoben

Edenkoben, Germany

The Künstlerhaus Edenkoben is a residency program in Edenkoben, Germany, serving as a meeting, living, and working space for poets, writers, visual artists, musicians, and translators, fostering encounters through scholarships and events focused on contemporary literature, poetry, music, and visual arts. It emphasizes 'crossing borders' via collaborations with French neighbors, exploration of European languages, and regional cultural spaces. The program awards up to six scholarships for authors/translators and two for visual artists annually, providing furnished apartments, a studio, a monthly stipend of 1,200-1,400 euros, free accommodation, and travel reimbursement.

La Kunsthalle Mulhouse

Mulhouse Cedex, France

La Kunsthalle Mulhouse is a contemporary art center in Mulhouse, France, offering various artist residencies including programs for young creators, textile artists from Mexico, curators, and researchers, often in partnership with international networks like Atelier Mondial. Residencies typically provide accommodation, studios, stipends or grants ranging from €3,000 to €10,000, and support for research or production, with durations from 2 months to a year. It emphasizes experimentation, cross-border collaboration in the Upper Rhine region, and public engagement through exhibitions and events.

Mahler & LeWitt Studios

Spoleto, Italy

The Mahler & LeWitt Studios in Spoleto, Italy, offers a residency program centered around the former studios of Anna Mahler and Sol LeWitt, providing a focused environment for artists, curators, and writers to develop new practices in dialogue with peers and the region's cultural heritage. It hosts three sessions per year in spring, summer, and autumn, each up to six weeks, with accommodation, studio space, and often travel funds, per diem, and materials budgets. The program includes special projects like music residencies and collaborations with events such as the Spoleto Festival.

MakerHouse

United States

Name of Residency: MakerHouse ResidencyAs a Resident, you will receive free housing, workshop access, and a living stipend for one month so that you can focus on exploring these themes and contributing knowledge to the world.Our workshop includes tools for woodworking, metalworking (welding, casting, blacksmithing), ceramics, software, electronics, music, robotics, 3D printing and laser cutting. We also have a full time shop master who can teach you how to use any tools you aren’t familiar with.

Mary Sky

United States

Name of Residency: Mary Sky Artist ResidencyMary Sky’s Artist Residency is hosted in a tiny-cabin on a forested mountainside in rural Vermont, adjacent to hundreds of thousands of acres of National Forest land.The residency campus is rural, and staying in the cabin is much like camping, which presents certain undeniable realities. You must be generally physically fit and able to walk up steep hills in order to participate in the program.The culmination or outcome of this residency is ultimately

Nancy B. Negley Artist Residency program

France

Name of Residency: The Dora Maar HouseThe Nancy B Negley Residency Program providesone to three months in residence at the Dora Maar Housea private bedroom and bath and a study or studio in which to worka travel award for travel from a fellow’s home to the Dora Maar Housea grant based upon the length of stay at the Dora Maar HouseResidency Programme since: 2007Description of Organisation: The Nancy B. Negley Artists Residency Program, based at the Dora Maar House in Ménerbes, France, hosts resid

National Park Arts Foundation (NPAF)

Various, United States

The National Park Arts Foundation (NPAF) offers a unique series of Artist in Residency programs within the National Parks of the United States. Partnering with the National Park Service and its affiliates, NPAF aims to bring artists of the highest caliber into the heart of the country's most stunning natural landscapes. With over 300 programs produced and more than 120 artists supported, the foundation emphasizes the deep connection between the arts and the natural world, allowing artists to draw inspiration from and work within the parks' serene and awe-inspiring settings. The residency programs are designed to be relevant to both the participating artists and the broader art world, ensuring the experiences and works produced during the residencies resonate beyond the parks. Artists from various disciplines, including visual arts, music, literature, and performance, are provided with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to focus on their projects amidst the parks' breathtaking sceneries, free from the distractions of everyday life. Active in parks across the nation, NPAF's current Artist in Residency programs for 2023 and 2024 are accessible through a selection process detailed on their website. These residencies offer artists a supportive environment to explore new ideas, develop their practice, and engage with the parks' unique landscapes and cultural histories.

New Roots Foundation

Santa Ana Antigua, Guatemala

The New Roots Foundation runs a multidisciplinary artist residency program at La Nueva Fábrica, a contemporary art center in a historic textile factory in Santa Ana, Antigua, Guatemala, welcoming emerging and established artists, curators, scholars, and cultural practitioners without restrictions. Residents stay 2-8 weeks with on-site housing, a USD $2,000 stipend, airport transfers, mentoring, and access to studios, textile looms, wood/metal workshops, and exhibition spaces, while encouraged to engage in public programs and community activities. The program fosters reflection, research, dialogue, and interdisciplinary collaboration between local and international participants.

NG Art Creative

France

Name of Residency: NG Art Creative, Residency and Gallery, ProvenceNG Art Creative program offers the following:– Reside in a 17th century olive mill Moulin de Gréoux– Create work in a large studio equipped with professional lighting, easels, tables, and wall hanging space.– Access to an outdoor wet area to work with clay and/or other materials– Foster and support all creative endeavours to maximise their full potential– Guide and mentor into the commercial art world by residency di

Northern AiR

Kauppilantie 15, Finland

Name of Residency: Northern AiR networkThe objective of the innovative network is to create permanent supporting structures for the residency field. We aim at increasing cultural mobility and to establish new forms of cooperation through residencies.Residency Programme since: 2019Description of Organisation: Northern AiR – a newly established unique artist residence network in northern Finland as a part of the KRIPA-project.Organisation founded in: 2020What type of organisation are you?:Not-for-

Ox-Bow, School of Art and Artists' Residency

Saugatuck, United States

Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists' Residency, founded in 1908, is a year-round artist residency and educational program located on a 115-acre campus in Saugatuck, Michigan. It offers intensive courses, fellowships, and residencies for artists at all career stages, with studio access across multiple disciplines and a community-based living model.

Penland School of Craft

Penland, North Carolina, United States

Penland School of Craft, situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, is a prestigious national center for craft education. The Resident Artist Program, established in the 1960s, offers professional craft artists a unique opportunity to advance their practice through either a one-year project-based residency or a three-year career transition residency. The program supports artists with free housing, studio space, and utilities, fostering an environment of intense creative focus and community engagement. Residents interact with the larger Penland community, participating in informal and formal studio visits, workshops, and exhibitions. The program emphasizes diversity and innovation, with residents selected through a competitive national and international application process.

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.

Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture (PMRCAA)

Sisters, Oregon, United States

Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture (PMRCAA) in Sisters, Oregon, offers residencies for artists, ecological scientists, and scholars to explore connections between nature, land conservation, historic preservation, agriculture, and community building. Established by the Roundhouse Foundation in 2017, PMRCAA hosts two to four-week residencies from mid-March to mid-November, providing studio space and private rooms. The program fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement, requiring residents to contribute to the ranch or local community through workshops or talks. The residency focuses on sustainable practices and integrates arts and sciences with traditional crafts and skills. PMRCAA emphasizes a retreat experience that balances independent work with social interaction among residents.

Platform

Vasa, Finland

Platform is an artist-run initiative in Vasa, Finland, dedicated to promoting and producing international contemporary art. Founded in 2000, it hosts exhibitions and projects primarily resulting from its residency program. The residency emphasizes local interaction through curated projects, artist talks, and seminars. Artists are invited to explore various themes, producing site-specific and community-engaged works. Platform provides accommodation, travel expenses, a working grant, and a production budget. The residency fosters a conducive environment for creative development and intercultural exchange. Artists benefit from private apartments, project spaces, and essential tools and equipment. The program aims to connect artists with the local community and broader artistic discussions.

RaumKulturDenkmal

Breitenberg, Germany

The RaumKulturDenkmal e.V. aims to promote nature conservation, art, culture, and the protection of cultural landscapes in the tri-border area of Germany, Czech Republic, and Austria. The association is involved in cross-border projects with international participation, focusing on the preservation of endangered cultural and wild plants, the revival and restoration of historical building structures, and artistic research. The Bauhaus Bavaria Artist-in-Residence program celebrates sustainable practices and inclusive spirit, merging the ethos of the Bauhaus Movement and the Black Mountain College. The residency offers a unique opportunity for sustainable creative experimentation in a historically rich and ecologically significant location.

REC.ON

calle Alegria 5, Spain

Name of Residency: REC.ON SpainResidency offers artists, writers, musicians, dancers, photographers, researchers and creators a space where they can focus on their work while immersing themselves in Andalusia’s nature and supportive community. Our program is designed to encourage artistic exploration, collaboration and personal growth. The residency inspires residents to create new work and explore local culture. We expect each resident to emerge with a deeper connection to their creative proces

Rhodes Trust

Oxford, United Kingdom

The Rhodes Art for Global Impact Residency is an international program hosted by the prestigious Rhodes Trust. The residency seeks to support artists whose practices are rooted in social justice and addressing some of the most pressing global challenges. Through collaboration with the Rhodes Scholar community, artists are provided an opportunity for intellectual exchange and creative development. The program culminates in a public exhibition at Rhodes House in Oxford, fostering dialogue around contemporary issues through art. The residency runs annually, alternating between open applications from the public and selections from within the Rhodes Scholar network. Artists working in diverse media, including painting, sculpture, mixed media, and photography, are encouraged to apply, with an emphasis on themes of social impact. Financial support and logistical resources are provided to help artists engage fully with the community and produce impactful works.

Rock Street Artist Residency

Marquette, Michigan, United States

Rock Street Artist Residency (RSAR) is a transformative artist residency located in a historic 1887 Victorian home in Marquette, Michigan, offering a unique creative space set against the inspiring backdrop of the Upper Peninsula and Lake Superior's shores. The residency hosts two artists per session in a peaceful, distraction-free environment with fully equipped studio spaces, gourmet meals featuring locally sourced ingredients, and opportunities for community engagement.

Sacatar Foundation

Itaparica, Brazil

Instituto Sacatar is the longest continuously-operating artist residency in Brazil, founded in 2001 on the island of Itaparica across the bay from Salvador, Bahia. The residency provides fully-funded fellowships to artists of all disciplines from around the world, hosting up to eight artists at a time across five annual sessions. Since its inception, Sacatar has awarded residencies to over 550 artists from more than 75 countries.

Sheepscot Arts Preserve

United States

We offer offer artists space and time to work independently on their own projects. Artists can choose whether they want to take this time to work on a specific project, or if they would rather use this time to explore their art from a different perspective and develop new ways of working. Each artist gets their own living space and a private studio and free use of all of the communal spaces across the property.Some to all meals are provided, depending on the residency type, with the goal of givi

Sixi Museum

Nanjing, China

The Sixi Museum in Nanjing, China, offers the Sixi International Artist-in-Residence Project, a program designed to support emerging artists from diverse disciplines. The residency fosters cross-cultural exchange, creative breakthroughs, and personal growth by providing living accommodations, a dedicated studio space, and financial and logistical assistance. Participants stay in a city-center apartment and work in a loft studio on the outskirts of Nanjing, benefiting from technical resources and connections with the local art scene. The residency concludes with an exhibition showcasing the artists’ outcomes. Nanjing, a city known for its fusion of traditional and contemporary culture, provides a rich backdrop for creative exploration. The residency aims to contribute to Nanjing’s vibrant art ecology and international cultural exchanges, supporting the development of contemporary art in China.

Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, New York, United States

The Work + Space Residency is hosted by the Department of Art at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York, offering an immersive experience for emerging artists. Designed to foster artistic creation, exhibition, and student engagement, the residency provides a dedicated studio, lodging, meals, and a stipend. Artists in residence present their work in a solo exhibition at the Schick Gallery, typically scheduled at the end of their stay. The program emphasizes diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants with recent MFAs, non-traditional backgrounds, or underrepresented identities. Residents are encouraged to contribute to the academic community through workshops, lectures, or student studio visits. Access to specialized tools and facilities is available upon approval and is project-dependent. The residency prioritizes contemporary practices across all visual and interdisciplinary art fields. Through this short-term but intensive format, Skidmore College aims to integrate professional artists into its liberal arts environment for mutual inspiration and growth.

Name of Residency: SODAS 2123 residency programThe SODAS 2123 artist-in-residence programme invites artists, curators, designers, architects, researchers and other creators to become part of the SODAS 2123 community. The programme’s participants are welcome to initiate event-based programmes, participate in open studios, present the results of their residency in various forms and become part of the SODAS 2123 community’s events. The residents develop their artistic projects with the support of t

Spazio Berlendis

Cannaregio 6301, Italy

Name of Residency: Berlendis Residency 2027The call is intended to support a production residency, a period of work and creation that will lead to the realization of an exhibition at Marignana Project. The experience, which will take place within the facilities of Spazio Berlendis, will offer the opportunity to develop a project of study and in-depth research also in relation to the city of Venice—its history, its many suggestions, and the stimuli it generates—through dialogue and exchange with

Stoneleaf Retreat

Eddyville (Hudson Valley), New York, United States

Stoneleaf Retreat is an artist residency and connective space in the Hudson Valley, dedicated to supporting womxn and families. Founded in 2017 by Helen Toomer and Eric Romano, it fosters community and creativity within a tranquil, natural setting. The residency provides a sanctuary for artists to deepen their connection to their practice and themselves, emphasizing support for womxn artists of color. Stoneleaf Retreat offers various residencies, including family and group residencies, supported by partnerships with organizations such as Baxter St at CCNY, River Valley Arts Collective, Al Held Foundation, and Art Mamas Alliance. Artists benefit from stipends, private accommodations, studio space, and opportunities for exhibitions and public programs.

Studio for the Research on the Art of Acting

Krušče 2, Slovenia

Name of Residency: Krušče Creative CenterKrušče Creative Center stretches through few plots of land with six buildings. The property is being renovated since 2006 and has almost 1000 m2 of spaces for group work and accommodation. The renovation has been a process of artistic directors collaborating with architects, students of scenic design and others to establish spaces and landscapes that respect cultural heritage, being at the same time contemporary and homey. Krušče Creative Center is being

Studio H Canada

Canada

Name of Residency: Studio H multimedia & interdisciplinary artist residencyStudio H Canada collaborative art residency and exchange is hosted by Heidi Bergstrom in Metchosin, a stunningly beautiful rural municipality of Victoria, BC, Canada. Artists from around the world and Canada, in all disciplines and media, are invited to engage in collaborative projects or to develop new work on their own in this creative and inspiring setting. The vision of the Studio H Canada Art Residency program is to

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.

Name of Residency: Grant Wood FellowshipSponsored by the University of Iowa, the Grant Wood Fellowship and Art Colony is a year long appointment. In addition to living and studio accommodations, the Fellowship provides a Visiting Associate Professor appointment with salary and benefits at the University of Iowa’s School of Art & Art History or Division of Performing Arts.Residency Programme since: 2001Description of Organisation: The Grant Wood Art Colony seeks to provide a creative home for the

Thoor Ballylee

Galway, Ireland

The Thoor Ballylee Artist-in-Residence program, hosted by the Yeats Thoor Ballylee Society in Galway, Ireland, offers a unique residency opportunity in the historic home of poet W.B. Yeats. Opened in 2019, The Studio at Thoor Ballylee serves as a cultural hub, providing artists with a space for workshops, exhibitions, and educational sessions. Each year, the residency supports two artists for two-week periods in July and September, focusing on literature, creative writing, visual arts, textiles, and more. The program includes accommodation, local travel costs, and a modest daily stipend, encouraging engagement with local artists and the community through exhibitions, performances, and workshops.

Tomelilla Konsthall

Tomelilla, Sweden

Tomelilla Konsthall, nestled in the charming Swedish countryside, offers the Sten Malmquist Grant for international artists to engage in a 4-6 week residency. Established in 2017, this grant honors the memory of Sten Malmquist, a local benefactor passionate about the arts. Artists from disciplines such as visual arts, sculpture, textile, film, video, installation, or performance are invited to apply, provided they hold a nationality other than Swedish and work primarily outside Sweden. The residency includes a single room accommodation, a work studio, travel costs, and a stipend for production. A requirement for the residency is the artist’s active engagement with the local community through workshops and public presentations of their work. This residency fosters an intimate connection with the rural landscape of southeast Skåne and promotes cultural exchange with the local inhabitants.

Tusen Takk Foundation

Leland, United States

The Tusen Takk Foundation Artist Residency in Leland, Michigan, provides solo or collaborative stays of 3-8 weeks for emerging and established visual artists, creative writers, and music composers, offering solitude in architecturally inspiring studios amid forested Lake Michigan dunes. Residents receive housing in a guesthouse, 24/7 studio access, a weekly honorarium of $625, and opportunities to engage locally while focusing on new ideas. Note that the open-call program ended on December 31, .

University of Michigan

United States

Name of Residency: Roman J. Witt Residency ProgramThe – Witt Residency is organized in partnership with the Stamps Gallery, a public center for contemporary art and design in downtown Ann Arbor, part of the Stamps School of Art & Design, at the University of Michigan. The Stamps Gallery opened in after years of being located in three disparate campus spaces. Building on the school’s strong tradition of excellence, thought leadership, and community engagement, our goal is to develo

Villa Kujoyama

Kyoto, Japan

Villa Kujoyama is a pluridisciplinary research residency located in Kyoto, Japan that has welcomed established and emerging artists, artisans, and creators since 1992. The residency provides time and space for residents to dedicate themselves fully to their practice and research while engaging with artistic, cultural, academic, and economic communities across Japan. It is operated by Institut français du Japon and supported by the Bettencourt Schueller Foundation.

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.