Another non-exhaustive list of writing (and art) residencies in the so-called US
Apparently y'all love lists as much as I do, so here's another one to bookmark
Residencies are such a privilege and a luxury
that can feel so precious—and difficult (sometimes impossible) to obtain.
I honestly feel like some of what feels so hard or inaccessible about residencies is just not knowing how to find them, how they work, and how to get organized enough to apply for them. So, I did some of the work for you. I’m not going so far as to make you a spreadsheet, but I’ve pulled some residencies from around the country and compiled them all into one place for you—well, two places now, technically (peep the first one). These residencies are geared primarily toward writing, though many of them have visual and multi-media opportunities. Quite a few accept group/paired/collaborative projects, so look out for that.
Some residencies are extremely competitive and a little (or a lot) cut-throat, and if it’s a goal for you to get into one of those, then good on ya, babe. I get it, I want that, too. But! If you just need some support, or a getaway, or a space to work on a collaboration with somebody, there are places for that! If you’re retired and you want to go hang out somewhere and write and frolic, there are places for that! If you need financial aid, sliding scale support, awards, scholarships, and fellowships in order to be able to access this kind of space, that exists! You just have to apply to the right places.
Again, this list is non-exhaustive. It’s just a jumping off point. A loving little nudge in a direction that I hope feels exciting and supportive to your sweet artist heart. We can’t apply for opportunities we don’t know about.
Bookmark this post. Look through them! Apply! You really do miss 100% of the chances you don’t take.
Hillholm Writing Residency | two weeks at Santosha, a wellness retreat in Kingfield, Maine. Complete with daily yoga classes, a cedar barrel sauna, a jacuzzi, and a clay tennis court.
Stoneleaf | “an artist residency and creative space for womxn and families” in the Hudson Valley, NY. Collaborates with Baxter St and Art Mamas Alliance, offering a few different residencies and fellowships.
Interludes Residency | three weeks in the Hudson Valley, NY. Family-oriented. Fully subsidized with a $595 stipend for travel, food, childcare needs. Family housing and onsite childcare provided. $25 application fee.
The Hambidge Center | 2-8 weeks in Rabun Gap, Georgia. Partially subsidized, cost is $250 per week. Distinguished Fellowships with $700 stipends available. Rustic and remote. There are two ADA-compliant studios onsite. $30 application fee.
Virginia Center for the Arts | up to 6 weeks in Amherst, Virginia. No minimum length of stay (average stay of 20 days noted on the site). Cost of $95-$225 per day. VCCA states they are available to work with artists to negotiate cost. Fellowships and financial aid available. Meals, board, and private studio provided.
Djerassi Resident Arts Program | one month in Woodside, California, in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Everything provided. Scientists welcome alongside other artistic mediums.
Ucross Residency | two, four, or six weeks on a ranch in Clearmont, Wyoming. Fellowships for First Nations artists available. $50 refundable deposit required, returned at the end of the residency if not used. Stipend provided. $40 application fee.
Taleamor Park | two or four weeks at LaPrairie Farms in La Porte, Indiana. Cost of $350 per week plus tax. Work exchange available for four-week residencies. No application fee.
Anderson Center | 2-4 weeks in Red Wing, Minnesota. Shared housing, meals, and studio arrangements. Subsidized. The Anderson Center houses a few different residencies, one of which is the Deaf Artists Residency (DAR), the only residency in the world devoted exclusively to Deaf artists.
Artist-in-Residence Studio Paducah | two weeks to three months in Paducah, Kentucky’s Lower Town Arts District. A studio and efficiency apartment provided. Cost of $700 for two weeks or $1000 per month. $25 application fee.
Anne LaBastille Memorial Writers Residency | two weeks at the Adirondack Center for Writing in Saranac Lake, New York. Residents are housed in a lodge on Twitchell Lake. $30 application fee, with a paid option to receive editorial feedback on your application.
Aldo and Estella Leopold Residency | one month in remote Tres Piedras, New Mexico. A public presentation and short contribution to the residency’s newsletter expected. No Wi-fi. Stipend provided. $20 application fee.
Creekside Arts Residency | three weeks in Freshwater, California. Community-oriented, with one community engagement project expected. Includes lodging and studio space. Residents responsible for food. $20 application fee.
Headlands Center for the Arts | 4-10 weeks in Sausalito, California. All living expenses provided. Various awards available for visual artists.
Prospect Street Writers House | 1-2 weeks in North Bennington, Vermont. Cost of $1450 for one week, $2450 for two. Financial aid available. Dedicated fund for offering further financial aid to BIPOC applicants. $30 application fee.
Vashon Artist Residency | 2 or 3.5 weeks on Vashon Island, Washington. A nonrefundable $100 deposit upon acceptance, with a sliding scale structure for cost of residency. $25 application fee.
Shannaghe | 2 or 4 weeks in Belfast, Maine. One fellowship available. $25 application fee.
The Writers Colony at Dairy Hollow | one week to three months in Eureka Springs, Arizona. $95 per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee. Writing suites, a fully stocked kitchen, and prepared weeknight dinners. Fellowships available. $35 application fee.
The Desert House | Joshua Tree, California. Duration seems flexible. Cost of $630 per week / $90 per night. $10 application fee.
The Bloedel Reserve Creative Residency | three weeks on Bainbridge Island, Washington. One community presentation, workshop, or demonstration expected. $1000 stipend.
Greenfield Farm Writers Residency | 1-4 weeks in the Holly Springs National Forest near Oxford, Mississippi. Fully funded, offering a $1000 per week stipend. A forthcoming project affiliated with the University of Mississippi.
As in my previous post, I haven’t linked any here but fun fact: National Parks have Artist-in-Residence positions! Isle Royale, Volcanoes, Glacier, Denali, Yellowstone… check it out.
Note: don’t take me at my word. There may be application fees that I didn’t list. I left some things out here and there, I’m just not sure what they are yet. Do your research, read the details! Happy trails x
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A great list. Thanks. And in my latest newsletter, I have a list of what to bring in your suitcase!😉
Thank you for this.