Artist Residencies - August & September

For artists looking to focus deeply on their practice, residencies provide the invaluable gift of time, space, and support. Whether you’re seeking a fully funded retreat, a studio in a vibrant city, or opportunities to engage with communities, there are several programs currently accepting applications. Below you’ll find upcoming deadlines, residency details, and links to apply.

August Deadlines

Low Season Artist Residency📅 Deadline: August 29, 2025📍 Block Island, RI

• Dates: September 28 – October 8, 2025

• Includes free lodging and breakfast at the Old Town Inn, $1,000 living stipend, travel stipend for the ferry, and materials covered for community workshops.

• Artists lead a workshop and a public talk during the residency.🔗 Apply here

Pioneer Works Residency📅 Deadline: August 31, 2025📍 Brooklyn, NY

• Visual Arts: 5 months | Music: 1 month

• Free studio space, access to specialized facilities (ceramics, risograph, darkroom, 3D printers, etc.), and studio visits with curators and gallerists.

• Financial awards: $2,500 (Visual Arts) / $1,000 (Music)

• Does not include housing.🔗 Apply here

McColl Center Artist-in-Residence Program📅 Deadline: September 1, 2025📍 Charlotte, NC

• Includes private housing, studio space, shared labs, curatorial guidance, marketing support, and $800 stipend.

• Artists participate in a group exhibition and community engagements.🔗 Apply here

Fleur + Charles Bresler Residency (VisArts)📅 Deadline: September 5, 2025📍 Rockville, MD

• Three four-month residencies awarded annually.

• Includes free studio, $2,000 stipend, and a culminating solo exhibition.🔗 Apply here

TNT Residency (Tiger Strikes Asteroid)📅 Deadline: September 7, 2025📍 Brooklyn, NY

• Six-month fully funded residency with a 430 sq. ft. studio next to TSA galleries.

• Does not include housing.

• Residency dates: January 10 – June 21, 2026🔗 Apply here

Hodder Fellowship (Princeton University)📅 Deadline: September 9, 2025📍 Princeton, NJ

• $93,000 stipend for a 10-month academic-year fellowship.

• Open to writers, composers, choreographers, visual artists, and more.🔗 Apply here

Princeton Arts Fellowship📅 Deadline: September 9, 2025📍 Princeton, NJ

• Two-year fellowship with $93,000 annual stipend.

• Fellows teach one course per semester or lead an artistic project with students.🔗 Apply here

IFCC Artist Grant & Residency Program📅 Deadline: September 12, 2025📍 Portland, OR

• Offers project grants ($6,000–$10,000) and residencies (9 weeks of free workspace).

• Open to all disciplines, including visual arts, writing, music, performance, and more.🔗 Apply here

Open or Ongoing Applications

Bryn Du Artist-in-Residence Program📍 Granville, OH

• Residencies of 8 or 12 weeks with stipends of $2,000 (8 weeks) or $3,000 (12 weeks).

• Housing included in the Cramer House on the Bryn Du Mansion property.🔗 Apply here

Willapa Bay AiR Residency📍 Coastal Southwest Washington State

• Month-long residencies offered April–October.

• Includes lodging, meals, and workspace at no cost.🔗 Apply here

Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts📍 Nebraska City, NE

• 2–8 week residencies, with housing included.

• $175 stipend provided.🔗 Apply here

Corsicana Artist & Writer Residency📍 Corsicana, TX

• Fully funded studios with lodging, transportation support, and mid-term professional studio visits.

• Includes opportunities to engage with the community through open studios and presentations.🔗 Apply here

Gibbes Museum – 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art📍 Charleston, SC

• $10,000 cash award with a yearlong exhibition at the Gibbes Museum.🔗 Apply here

Erie Canal Artist-in-Residence (2026)📍 New York State

• Two artists selected for year-long residencies in 2026.

• $10,000 stipend paid in quarterly installments.🔗 Apply here

RONDO Residency📍 Mexico City, Mexico

• Four-week residency program.🔗 Learn more

✨ Final Thoughts

Residencies can be transformative experiences, offering the resources and support to push your practice forward in a new setting. With so many programs accepting applications now, it’s the perfect moment to explore opportunities that align with your goals. Don’t wait—review the details, mark the deadlines, and apply to the residencies that resonate with your artistic journey.