Artist Residency Reviews

Benefits and challenges greatly depending of your practice and the point you are in your career,

It is not aimed at production and clearly states that it does not provide artists’ studio. Great for making new connections, many doors open for Delfina residents. The staff is committed to connecting you to relevant contacts and making recommendations based on your research or trajectory. The apartment is very well designed and maintained. 3-months is an ideal duration if you are new to London.

Wonderful residency to explore your work in print. I learned a ton with the help of the staff and was able to create a body of work in one month. The stipend for printing really helps and is very generous.

I have a studio here, not a residency, so the space for me is very much just a work space, but the community here is wonderful and the programming, especially for emerging artists with their open studios and lunches are a great way to meet other artists and connect.

I had one of the best times at VCCA. I only spent two weeks there but I made such great memories, I was really lucky to be there with a great group of artists. So many of us had mentioned that we hadn't laughed that much in ages, I really think it can be a place where you make friends for life! It was sad when we had to start leaving and saying our goodbyes. The team at VCCA are very accommodating and It was really nice having our 3 meals a day prepared for us. But I do wish the meals were larger portions and they were better with dietary restrictions. Often they wouldn't make substitutions for your restrictions so you would have to eat less food. A lot of us were still hungry by the end of the night too. One thing to be aware of is that this is on a plantation. I had no idea when I got there and it was a huge shock. It would be better if that made it more obvious on their website.

Overall it was a positive experience in every way.

Expect this to be a relatively independent art residency, with a gracious host (Michelle) and a beautiful setting with the best restaurants.

The experience at LPP is unsurpassed from many international residencies I have attended. The village is an inspiring center within rural Burgundy, with festivals, Markets, music, and other interesting events throughout the summer. There are many creatives in the village from other parts of the globe. The studios, lovely kitchen and library are my favorite places to work and socialize with other residents. Bring your own supplies or ship them, be ready for the simple beauty and history of the place to infuse your practice and imagination. Enjoy authentic French village life — Take walks, eat like a local, and let the church bells help you form a routine for making and recreating. This is a place I’ve returned to over several years. It inspires.

This place feels like home and a family to me now. Very cozy, absolutely stunning village, great community. Lovely, open and friendly people. If you are curious and friendly yourself you'll find a refuge in this place.

I had a great time during my ISSP residency in Riga! The appartement is very nice in a nice district, and the people from ISSP are wonderful and very kind. There is no studio but a great library at the office. I shared the appartement with two comic artists. The three of us each made our individual work. There were no workshops at that time. ISSP provided us the opportunity to have an artist talk and we had the opportunity to exhibit.

Seems like the fee changes periodically, so it can be cheap, expensive or free. Otherwise, it was nice overall. Located almost in the center. You share the kitchen and bathroom with other residents in the three room apartment, but it's fairly big. I felt I had my own privacy and it was comfortable. The staffs were friendly and nice. If you know what you are doing, it's a nice place to stay and start exploring Riga and Latvia. But, it's not an atelier, that's why the residency space is mostly for photographers and comic artists, I guess.

This residency is an artwashing initiative by George Keiser. It has a history of intimidating and abusing artists. Stay away.

This residency is not accessible. Location is spectacular and space is perfect for solitary practice if you are able-bodied. Administration is very hands-off & undemanding. The region is quite xenophobic; the French property manager has made racist remarks about immigrants.

Riga is an awesome city to awaken your eyes and take photos.

Wilson is such a special place, people seem to be stopped in time, they are very friendly for photography. Th organizers are very helpful for any artistic need you may have.

My first art residency experience at Nectar surpassed all expectations. Set amidst stunning natural surroundings and rich history, the location serves as an incredible hub for inspiring creativity. The promoters not only provided access to their studio but also welcomed me into their home and family, making me feel at ease from the very beginning. Their unwavering support and guidance truly enriched every artistic decision I made during the program. I highly recommend applying and traveling to Vic to be a part of this exceptional experience.

The residency is perfect for the artist who has a sense of the work they want to make and needs the time and peace to make it. It was one of the most incredible experiences I’ve had. The beauty of the landscape and terroir, the loveliness of the facilitators, everything was perfect.

I have been to this space in Latvia more than seven times. They cannot provide funding for travel and can only pay a small stipend to cover your food expenses. However, the silence, the simplicity, the camaraderie of the other artists, are extremely conducive to your work. The staff there will bend over backwards to help you. I have worked on three books in this space.

Maison Dora Maar is a very welcoming space and covers both your travel costs and pays a per diem. There are only three people there at a time, and you can choose to interact or not. The public reading you are expected to give is attentively welcomed by the local audience. The view is spectacular and the house itself is amazing. Great for any self-directed work.

The environment is very helpful, and you are given a freedom to work, so my advise is to plan your working schedule properly, cos there will be many temptations of spending your time in many ways.