Residencies & Retreats
TIDAL ArtS: Residency Call
TIDAL ArtS launches a new residency call offering €50,000 grants to artists or collectives for site-based residencies in four distinctive European aquatic regions: Venice, the Azores, Turku Archipelago, and the Danube. Selected artists will have time, space, and local support to develop ambitious works inspired by oceans, rivers, basins, and ecological relationships. The call encourages proposals that bridge art, environment, and community, exploring place, water, and human/nonhuman entanglements.
Deadline: November 15, 2025
Deadline: 15 November 2025
Submission Fee: Free
Eligibility:
Have the legal right to reside and work in the Residency location where the project is implemented (UK and non-EU citizens will therefore be excluded if they do not have the appropriate work/residence permits).
Implement the project in the Residency location and spend at least six week s on-site.
Emerging or established artists or collectives (all disciplines: visual, performance, sound, installation, hybrid)
About the residency: TIDAL ArtS launches a new residency call offering €50,000 grants to artists or collectives for site-based residencies in four distinctive European aquatic regions: Venice, the Azores, Turku Archipelago, and the Danube. Selected artists will have time, space, and local support to develop ambitious works inspired by oceans, rivers, basins, and ecological relationships. The call encourages proposals that bridge art, environment, and community, exploring place, water, and human/nonhuman entanglements.
What you get:
Residency in one of four sites (Venice, Azores, Turku, Danube)
€50,000 grant to support project development
Resources, visibility, and local institutional support
Clay City - Spring Professional Residency
Throwing Shapes, Dublin, is now accepting applications for the second round of the Clay City Professional Residencies, developed in partnership with Staycity. Designed for professional ceramic artists seeking time, space, and an international creative exchange. It is open internationally to anyone who can legally work and live in Ireland. Spring Residency Dates: 1st February - 30th April 2026
Deadline: November 15, 2025
Deadline: 15 November 2025
Submission Fee: Free
Eligibility: Anyone who can work and live legally in Ireland.
About the residency: Throwing Shapes, Dublin, is now accepting applications for the second round of the Clay City Professional Residencies, developed in partnership with Staycity. Designed for professional ceramic artists seeking time, space, and an international creative exchange. It is open internationally to anyone who can legally work and live in Ireland. Spring Residency Dates: 1st February - 30th April 2026
What you get: Free accommodation in central Dublin, full access to Throwing Shapes’ professional ceramics facilities, mentorship and community support and exhibition opportunity.
Solitude Residential Fellowships 2026–2028
Akademie Schloss Solitude is accepting applications for its residential fellowships for the period 2026–2028. International artists, researchers, and cultural professionals from all disciplines will have the opportunity to apply for a six- or nine-month fellowship.
Deadline: November 14, 2025
Deadline: 14 November 2025
Submission Fee: Free
Eligibility: International artists and scientists can apply for a fellowship in the following spheres of practice: VISUAL (Fine Arts & Film/Video), AURAL & PHYSICAL (Music/Sound & Performing Arts), SPATIAL (Architecture & Design), TEXTUAL (Literature & Language), DIGITAL (New Media Art & Digital Art) and SCIENTIFIC (Humanities & Applied Sciences). The program is open to individuals with two to ten years of independent practice after completing their training, regardless of age. Collectives of up to two people may apply, provided they have been working together for at least two years. Not eligible are applicants still in training or studies (except for PhD candidates), as well as those holding a permanent professorship. Working languages are German and/or English (house language: English).
About the residency: Akademie Schloss Solitude is accepting applications for its residential fellowships for the period 2026–2028. International artists, researchers, and cultural professionals from all disciplines will have the opportunity to apply for a six- or nine-month fellowship.
What you get: The fellowship includes: a 6- or 9-month residency in Stuttgart, a monthly fellowship of €1,300, a furnished live/work studio incl. utilities, a one-time travel allowance for arrival and departure.
Way Beyond – Thematic residency program in Finland 2026
Way Beyond is a transdisciplinary program that brings together open-minded, curiosity-driven individuals interested in expanding our understanding of reality, perception, and how we experience it.
Deadline: November 27, 2025
Deadline: 27 November 2025
Who can apply: Minimum age is 24 (in 2026). A university degree (minimum BA), exceptions may be made for individuals with relevant experience.
Transdisciplinary residency program for artists, creatives, scientists & researchers
Periods: 1 month
When: April / May / June 2026
Where: Arteles Creative Center, Hämeenkyrö, Finland
About the residency: Way Beyond is a transdisciplinary program that brings together open-minded, curiosity-driven individuals interested in expanding our understanding of reality, perception, and how we experience it.
What you get: Way Beyond -program / residency (see program page for details)
Participation fee: 1350€ or 1950€
Constellations ° Residency
UP Projects is partnering with the Royal Parks to offer a new, paid 6-month residency opportunity for an artist to be based at Greenwich Park, starting in January 2026.
Deadline: November 2, 2025
Deadline: 02 November 2025
Who can apply: The residency will suit an early to mid-career artist with a socially engaged practice.
Submission Fee : Free
About the residency: UP Projects is partnering with the Royal Parks to offer a new, paid 6-month residency opportunity for an artist to be based at Greenwich Park, starting in January 2026.
What you get: £22,000 fee, tailored mentoring, and exclusive studio space in Greenwich Park.
Residency Open Call for Palestinian Artists, GASWORKS
Our residencies programme supports professional development, cultural exchange, and artistic experimentation. We host up to twenty residencies each year, bringing artists from all over the world to London. All our residencies are self-led, non-prescriptive and process-based; they are about enabling artists to research and develop new work, engage with the city, and build their networks.
Deadline: January 12, 2025
Deadline: 12 January 2026
Submission Fee: Free
Eligibility: emerging and mid-career Palestinian artists based anywhere in the world.
About the residency: Our residencies programme supports professional development, cultural exchange, and artistic experimentation. We host up to twenty residencies each year, bringing artists from all over the world to London. All our residencies are self-led, non-prescriptive and process-based; they are about enabling artists to research and develop new work, engage with the city, and build their networks.
We provide administrative, pastoral, and curatorial support throughout the residency, but we expect residents to be self-motivated, and to lead on the research and production of their own work, during their time with us.
What you get: the eleven-week, fully funded residency will take place at Gasworks in London from 7 July to 21 September 2026.
Artist in Residence in the heart of Old Havana, Cuba
Immerse yourself in the enchanting history of Old Havana at this privately owned luxury boutique hotel, AS BOUTIQUE RESIDENCE. Nestled within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Havana, this all-suite marvel has been carefully redesigned to reveal its majestic beauty. Perfectly positioned in the vibrant heart of San Isidro — Old Havana’s most creative neighbourhood, recognized by TIME OUT as ‘One of the 51 coolest neighbourhoods in the world’ — this hotel offers an unparalleled artistic experience in an exceptional setting.
Deadline: Varies (see details)
Deadline: Rolling dates (see below)
1 Oct – 14 Oct 2025 and 15 Oct – 30 Oct 2025
Applications accepted before 1 September 2025
1 Apr – 14 Apr 2026 and 15 Apr – 30 Apr 2026
Applications accepted before 28 February 2026
1 Jun – 14 Jun 2026 and 15 Jun – 30 Jun 2026
Applications accepted before 30 April 2026
Eligibility Criteria: International emerging and established artists, including LGBTQ+ artists, all with a proven track record.
About the residency: Immerse yourself in the enchanting history of Old Havana at this privately owned luxury boutique hotel, AS BOUTIQUE RESIDENCE. Nestled within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Havana, this all-suite marvel has been carefully redesigned to reveal its majestic beauty.
Perfectly positioned in the vibrant heart of San Isidro — Old Havana’s most creative neighbourhood, recognized by TIME OUT as ‘One of the 51 coolest neighbourhoods in the world’ — this hotel offers an unparalleled artistic experience in an exceptional setting.
The Artist in Residence programme offers both individual and group residencies for emerging and established artists seeking to explore and expand their creative practice. Residents engage with the intersection of social, cultural, and environmental themes in Cuban contemporary art, bridging modern creativity with local heritage.
This programme invites artists from across the globe to engage with Cuba’s vibrant and evolving art and music scene, distinguished by a fascinating blend of African, Spanish, and Caribbean influences. Through interaction with local artists, galleries, curators, and immersive cultural exchanges—as well as creative collaboration among international participants—the programme provides exceptional opportunities for growth, expression, and inspiration within the rich context of Cuban culture and history.
(TAILORED FOR EACH ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE)
DAY 1
ARRIVAL AND INTRODUCTION
DAY 2
WALKING TOUR OF OLD HAVANA
FORMATION OF WORKSHOP GROUPS
DAY 3
ART GALLERY TOUR
DAY 4
WORKSHOP 1
FREE WORKING AFTERNOON
WELCOME DINNER
DAY 5
CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM VISIT WITH CURATOR
FREE WORKING AFTERNOON
DAY 6
OLD-TIMER CAR TOUR INCLUDING HEMINGWAY’S HOUSE
FREE WORKING AFTERNOON
DAY 7
WORKSHOP 2
VISIT TO FÁBRICA DE ARTE CUBANO (FAC)
DAY 8
CUBAN ARTISTS’ ATELIER VISITS – PART 1
DAY 9
FREE WORKING DAY
DAY 10
YOGA CLASS & BEACH DAY
DAY 11
CUBAN ARTISTS’ ATELIER VISITS – PART 2
DAY 12
FREE WORKING DAY
DAY 13
EXHIBITION OR PRESENTATION AT ART GALLERY HAV
DAY 14
CHECKOUT
KEY DATES
PROJECT DURATION: 2 WEEKS
SPECIAL NOTE FOR AMERICAN CITIZENS
In accordance with US embargo regulations on Cuba, participation in this Artist in Residence programme is permitted. We comply fully with American regulations: the programme is an educational endeavour hosted by a privately owned hotel, organised by local entrepreneurs without any involvement from the Cuban government.
APPLICATION DETAILS
The jury process is conducted by owner and artist Andre Visser, who will form groups based on artistic disciplines for both individual and group applications.
REQUIREMENTS:
CV
Portfolio
Artist Statement
Project Description
SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO: reservations@asresidence.com
18 GUESTS
€750
PER WEEK / PER GUEST
2 PEOPLE PER ROOM
9 GUESTS
€1000
PER WEEK / PER GUEST
1 PERSON PER ROOM
Indigo Mentorship Residency Program
The Mentorship Residency Program at Indigo Arts Alliance in Portland, Maine, brings together artists from diverse backgrounds of the African Diaspora to engage in their creative processes while building lasting relationships rooted in co-mentorship. The program pairs a National or International artist with a Local/Regional artist to foster rich conversations, collaborations, and exchanges of experiences, knowledge, and technical skills. Artists are encouraged to work independently but are expected to dedicate 8–10 hours weekly to joint activities, including community engagement and collaborative projects. The residency provides 24-hour access to a flexible 3,000-square-foot community studio equipped for various disciplines. Visiting Artists are provided with private housing within walking distance of the studio.
Deadline: Ongoing
Deadline: Ongoing
About the residency: The Mentorship Residency Program at Indigo Arts Alliance in Portland, Maine, brings together artists from diverse backgrounds of the African Diaspora to engage in their creative processes while building lasting relationships rooted in co-mentorship. The program pairs a National or International artist with a Local/Regional artist to foster rich conversations, collaborations, and exchanges of experiences, knowledge, and technical skills. Artists are encouraged to work independently but are expected to dedicate 8–10 hours weekly to joint activities, including community engagement and collaborative projects. The residency provides 24-hour access to a flexible 3,000-square-foot community studio equipped for various disciplines. Visiting Artists are provided with private housing within walking distance of the studio.
Artist Eligibility:
The participating artists in our Mentorship Program serve as either Visiting Artist or a Local Artist. To learn more please visit our FAQ page. The eligibility for both artists are listed below:
Artists must be a descendent from any of the African nations, African-American, Afro-Latin, Caribbean, i.e., the communities inhabiting the geographic breadth of all the places where Africans were displaced as a result of the transatlantic slave trade, Native Americans, indigenous peoples, Latinx, Southeast Asian/Indian African Ocean World, the Middle East, and the Pacific Rim.
Residents should have 2+ years of exhibition and/or studio experience.
Artists must present a sustained commitment to their practice, risk-taking, and clear concepts and creative methodologies that advance artistic expression.
Artists must demonstrate a relationship with the communities in which they live, work, or care about.
Applicants must be 21+ at the time of the proposed residency.
Artists of all disciplines are encouraged (Painting, sculpture, illustration, writing, dance, music, theater/performance, photography, fiber/textiles, etc).
Applicants cannot be enrolled in a full-time academic program at the time of the residency.
If artists maintain a full time job, they must plan their work schedules to accommodate a minimum of 75% time in the studio during residency.
Applicants must have the most up to date COVID-19 vaccination at least 3 months prior to the start of their proposed residency. You may learn more about our COVID-19 policy here.
Hambidge Center’ Artist Residencies
Situated on 600 acres in the mountains of north Georgia, Hambidge is a sanctuary of time and space that inspires artists working in a broad range of disciplines to create works of the highest caliber.
Deadline: Recurring
Deadline: Recurring April 15, September 15, January 15 – The Hambidge Center for Creative Arts and Sciences provides a residency program that empowers talented artists to explore, develop, and express their creative voices.
Submission Fee: $30 Application Fee
Situated on 600 acres in the mountains of north Georgia, Hambidge is a sanctuary of time and space that inspires artists working in a broad range of disciplines to create works of the highest caliber.
Apply now for the upcoming season.
Eligibility: Qualified applicants must be working at a professional level in their field. We seek applications from emerging and mid-career creatives, as well as from those who are established with national and/or international reputations.
Applications for residency are judged primarily on the quality of submitted work samples and professional promise. Hambidge accepts approximately 170 artists each year. There are no publication, exhibition, or performance requirements contingent on a Hambidge residency.
The Hambidge Center encourages creative professionals of all backgrounds to apply for admission. We celebrate varied ideas, world views, and personal characteristics, and are committed to being an organization that welcomes and respects everyone regardless of age, ability, ethnicity, race, religion, philosophical or political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, geographic origin, and socioeconomic status.
WHEN
Hambidge’s Residency Program opens mid-February and closes mid-to late-December through the month of January. Application deadlines are:
Apply from March 1 through April 15 for the FALL SESSION (September through December).
Apply from August 1 through September 15 for the SPRING SESSION of the following year (mid-February through May).
Apply from December 1 through January 15 for the SUMMER SESSION (June through August).
Hambidge is closed from mid-December to mid-February.
FEES & FELLOWSHIPS
The actual cost of a residency is $2250/wk. Every year, the Hambidge Center raises funds to supplement $1950 for every residency week, leaving each resident with only the $250/wk fee.
Hambidge offers several merit-based Distinguished Fellowships which remove the fees for a two-week residency and provide a $700 stipend. Available Distinguished Fellowships vary from session to session and are listed in the Awards & Financial Assistance section of each session’s application. Unless otherwise noted, they are reserved for first-time residents… See website for current listing.
STUDIOS
Hambidge has 9 secluded cottage/studios which provide living and working space, feature great views, lots of privacy, kitchens and bathrooms.
MEALS
Resident Fellows gather each evening Tuesday through Friday in Lucinda’s Rock House for delicious vegetarian fare prepared by our talented chef.
SETTING
Hambidge is located on 600 pristine acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains featuring nature trails, meadows, waterfalls, a swimming hole, an abundance of wild flowers and crisp, clean mountain air.
Feminist Creative Residency, Centre Pompadour
CP promotes artistic, creative, scientific work and research projects in the fields of feminism and gender studies and a lotta fun.
CP welcomes like-minded creative professionals from all over the world to work on individual or collaborative projects that place feminist empowerment and gender equality at the heart of the creative process and outreach. CP offers accommodation and private work spaces for a determined period of time.
Deadline: Ongoing
Deadline: Ongoing
Submission Fee: Free
About the residency: CP promotes artistic, creative, scientific work and research projects in the fields of feminism and gender studies and a lotta fun.
CP welcomes like-minded creative professionals from all over the world to work on individual or collaborative projects that place feminist empowerment and gender equality at the heart of the creative process and outreach. CP offers accommodation and private work spaces for a determined period of time.
Eligibility:
Individual Creative and Reading Residencies: To qualify for an individual creative or reading residency you have to be a creative professional or do research in any field with a feminist topic. We accept individual feminist residency proposals of minimum 2 weeks and maximum 2 months.
Collaborative Research Retreats: For a collaborative research retreat (for institutions or teams)in any field with a feminist topic of minimum one week please send us a detailed proposal. Our capacity of 5 double bed rooms and 2 individual rooms (all with private bath rooms) can welcome up to 12 feminist researchers. (For a collaborative research retreat we accept a minimum of 6 participants)
Institutional Partnerships: For a study retreat (art, literature, feminist, or gender studies) organized by an educational institution of minimum 3 weeks for teachers and students with their own work program please send us a detailed proposal. Our capacity of 5 double bed rooms and 2 individual rooms (all with private bath rooms) can welcome up to 12 students and 2 teachers
Fees: Please note that we are a non-for-profit organization, and that our feminist facilitators are volunteers.
The residency fee per person and per week (for a room with private bathroom, linens and towels, wifi, breakfast Monday to Friday and 1 weekly vegetarian château dinner included, bikes, shared studio space and transportation to and from the train station in Abbeville) is 600€.
Should you wish to travel with a friend and share a room, the residency fee for 2 feminists in one room is 800€ per week (in one room with private bathroom, linens and towels, wifi, breakfast Monday to Friday and 1 weekly vegetarian château dinner included, bikes, shared studio space and transportation to and from the train station in Abbeville).
Should you wish to travel with 2 friends and share a room, we can offer the attic loft, with its private bathroom. the residency fee for 3 feminists in the attic loft (linens and towels, wifi, breakfast monday to friday and 1 weekly vegetarian château dinner included, bikes, shared studio space and transportation to and from the train station in Abbeville) is 1000€.
Please note that availability might change based on dates and length of your stay.
If you should be accepted as a resident at CENTRE POMPADOUR and travel on a stately/private or educational grant, we are happy to provide you with an official acceptance letter if needed.
For emerging feminist creatives of any age we offer 3 grants per year of 50% off our residency fee. Should you apply for a CP grant please let us know why the cultural counsel of your town, region, country, public or private institution has declined founding your feminist residency at CP.
Traveling costs and expenses for working material must be paid by the residents.
Willowtail Residency, Mancos, Colorado, USA
Willowtail is a unique property, offering one – three week residencies that have a special appeal to artists. Sixty acres tucked away in the high, alpine desert of the Four Corners Region writers come to begin or work on novels, poems, memoirs, screenplays, musicians practice, compose and rehearse, visual artists paint, draw, sculpt, and photograph. However, the best quality of Willowtail Springs Nature Preserve and Education Center is its ability to offer a quiet inspiring space to reflect, research, experiment, explore, laugh and create, easily, intensely.
Deadline: Ongoing
Deadline: Ongoing
Submission Fee: $25
Eligibility:
Full Scholarship, Partial Scholarship and Fully Self-funded Residencies:
Must be an emerging, established or mid-career practitioner in the visual arts, performing arts, film/multi-media, literature, music, ecology or natural sciences.
Residencies are open to local, national and international applicants. All are encouraged to apply.
About the residency:
Willowtail is a unique property, offering one – three week residencies that have a special appeal to artists. Sixty acres tucked away in the high, alpine desert of the Four Corners Region writers come to begin or work on novels, poems, memoirs, screenplays, musicians practice, compose and rehearse, visual artists paint, draw, sculpt, and photograph. However, the best quality of Willowtail Springs Nature Preserve and Education Center is its ability to offer a quiet inspiring space to reflect, research, experiment, explore, laugh and create, easily, intensely.
Application Deadlines
Full-Scholarship, Partial-Scholarship or Fully Self-funded Residencies: for one or two week Full Scholarship Residencies or Partial Scholarship Residencies. Applicants can apply all year.
Willowtail is looking for individual practitioners in the arts.
Willowtail is also looking for two residents in two different mediums to participate in a collaborative Residency. We will look at writing, film, poetry, visual arts or music which deal with this theme. The two residents awarded would both reside at Willowtail for two weeks at the same time and work both individually and in collaboration with each other.
For application questions: info@willowtail.org.
Our Board meets 4 times per year to consider applications.
For more information on eligibility criteria and selection process for Willowtail Residents, plus what the residency includes, please visit our Guidelines page.
The F Project Artist Residency
The F Project welcomes artists from all over the world to stay in the picturesque and historical south west corner of Victoria, Australia. We live and work on the traditional lands of the Peek Whurrong people of the Gunditjmara and Maar nations.
The F Project Residency Program provides a space for artists to further their art practice in a stimulating, comfortable, creative and supportive environment. We offer residencies of 2 weeks or more at our centrally located residence. This opportunity is open to individuals as well as teams, and we encourage cooperatives to apply – it’s an ideal place for a group residency!
Deadline: Ongoing
Deadline: Ongoing
Submission Fee: There is no application fee, however residency fees may apply. Please see website for further details.
About the residency:
The F Project welcomes artists from all over the world to stay in the picturesque and historical south west corner of Victoria, Australia. We live and work on the traditional lands of the Peek Whurrong people of the Gunditjmara and Maar nations.
The F Project Residency Program provides a space for artists to further their art practice in a stimulating, comfortable, creative and supportive environment. We offer residencies of 2 weeks or more at our centrally located residence. This opportunity is open to individuals as well as teams, and we encourage cooperatives to apply – it’s an ideal place for a group residency!
Stochastic Labs Residency
Stochastic Labs awards fully-sponsored residencies to exceptional engineers, artists, scientists, and entrepreneurs from around the world.
Residencies are of variable length and include a private apartment at the mansion, co-working and/or dedicated workspace, shop access (laser cutter, 3D printer etc), a $1k monthly stipend and a budget for materials.
Deadline: Ongoing
Deadline: Ongoing
Submission Fee: Free
Stochastic Labs awards fully-sponsored residencies to exceptional engineers, artists, scientists, and entrepreneurs from around the world.
Residencies are of variable length and include a private apartment at the mansion, co-working and/or dedicated workspace, shop access (laser cutter, 3D printer etc), a $1k monthly stipend and a budget for materials.
Residents become part of Stochastic’s creative community, participating in weekly dinners and invitation events. Residents may apply as individuals or as teams. While applicants may be at any stage in their career, the selection is highly competitive. Applicants may request funds to support travel and other expenses.