25 x 25 Art Gene’s 25th Anniversary Residency #2 – A 25-day Residency in Barrow-in-Furness: Spaces and Structures

Deadline: October 1, 2025

Submission Fee: Free

About the residency: In 2027, Art Gene marks 25 years of artist-led, environmentally aware placemaking, research, residencies, exhibitions, and socially engaged projects involving communities and artists.

Who can apply:
Artists in socially engaged practice, sustainability, or community building. Applications especially welcome from global majority and migrant backgrounds.

What you get:
£10,500 total budget: £7,500 artist fee (25 days), plus up to £1,500 travel/accommodation and £1,500 materials.

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Stiftung Kunstlerdorf Schoppingen Residency 2026

Deadline: August 31, 2025 

Submission Fee: Free

ELIGIBILITY: Applications are open to professional visual artists, authors and composers. Since 2023, applications from collectives are also accepted. The call is open to people of all nationalities and ages. Accommodation for partners, family members or assistance can be provided upon agreement and availability. In the case of physical, cognitive or sensory disabilities, please contact us to explain any existing barriers.

About the residency: The Stiftung Künstlerdorf Schöppingen awards around 40 fellowships each year in the fields of visual art, literature and composition. Since the foundation of the Künstlerdorf in 1989, a total of about 800 artists have been invited. The fellowships are linked to a residency in the Künstlerdorf of two to six months each. The program is open for international applications and without age restriction.

The Künstlerdorf is located in the remote area near the Dutch border. Its guiding principle is that of a social space that promotes cross-disciplinary artistic and personal exchange and development. Space for a wide variety of activities and engagement is provided by the community kitchen, garden, workshop, library, gallery, exhibition hall, and the surrounding area.

The Künstlerdorf Schöppingen puts value on collegial advice and the exchange of knowledge by providing a supportive and non-competitive setting. It encourages contributions to the temporary community of fellows and the local and regional environment. Contributions are voluntary and non-binding.

GRANT: All grants amount to 1,500 euros per month, minus approximately ten percent for operating costs. The period of grant, with a duration between two and six months, can be chosen according to agreement and availability. Residency in the Künstlerdorf is compulsory for the duration of grant. The fellowship is not designed as a production residency and there is no obligation to present work results. However, there is the possibility to use exhibition opportunities. In addition, we welcome voluntary participation in the organization of events, in the form of lectures, readings, workshops or similar.

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2026 Visual Arts and Music Residencies, Pioneer Works

Deadline: August 31, 2025

About the residency: Pioneer Works is now accepting applications for its 2026 Visual Arts and Music Residencies. This open call invites emerging and mid-career artists and musicians working across disciplines to apply for a unique opportunity in Brooklyn, NY.

Selected residents receive free studio space and full access to Pioneer Works’ interdisciplinary facilities, including wood and metal shops, audio-visual equipment, print labs, and more.

Residents engage with the public through events like Second Sundays, benefit from bimonthly studio visits by curators and peers, and join a growing alumni network of collaborators and educators.

We host 12 Visual Arts Residents and 12 Music Residents each year. The Visual Arts residency is 5 months, while the Music residency is 1 month.

ELIGIBILITY: The program accepts applications from artists working locally, nationally, or internationally. Please note, however, that Pioneer Works cannot provide assistance with housing, travel expenses, or visas. We do not sponsor international visa applications.

BENEFITS & HONORARIUM: We offer free studio space; free access to facilities and tools which include a risograph printer, darkroom, ceramics studio, large format printer, 3D printers, thermobinder, and laser cutter; biweekly studio visits with curators, gallerists, critics, and artists; and free access to public programs presented at Pioneer Works.

Visual Arts residents are provided with glass-enclosed public-facing studios and a $2,500 honorarium, while Music residents receive exclusive use of a professional recording studio for one month along with a $1,000 honorarium.

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CYCLE 10 (JANUARY 2026 - DECEMBER 2027) PES ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM

Deadline: October 6, 2025

Submission Fee: Free

Eligibility: The program is open to visual and interdisciplinary artists nationwide. Applicants are typically late-emerging or early mid-career. This means they should have a track record of creating and exhibiting work, as well as leading community-engaged projects. An example exhibition history might include: a museum solo exhibition or several group museum exhibitions, a solo commercial gallery exhibition(s), or other form of public engagement. The application will ask you to share examples of this history.

For the community engagement aspects of this residency, selected applicants must comply with all federal, state, and local laws around permitting and contractual obligations. 

Employees of Project for Empty Space and/or selection panel members are ineligible to apply

About the residency: Project for Empty Space is pleased to announce the open call for the 2026–2028 Artist In Residence Program. Now in Cycle 10, this two-year residency invites four visual artists to join our Newark, NJ–based community to create work that centers social impact and engagement.

The mission of the program is multifaceted, designed to benefit both the Artists In Residence and the broader public. It aims to create a symbiotic relationship between artist and audience, serving as a conduit for new artistic practices and socially driven interventions.

Throughout the residency, artists receive critical resources and support to sustain and deepen their practices:

Program Includes:

• Two years of free studio space at Project for Empty Space in Newark, NJ*

• $5,000 unrestricted honorarium

• $2,500 materials stipend

• A culminating solo exhibition at one of our Newark-based gallery locations

• Support for community-facing programming and public engagement initiatives

• Access to professional development, including studio visits, feedback sessions, and networking opportunities

The program strives to not only support individual artists; but also, to cultivate conversation around social equity and engagement that are often swept by the wayside. We see the AIR program as a bridge between artist and community, as well as community and community, to push important dialogues forward.

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AA2A Artist Residencies Across England

Deadline: 01 September 2025

About the residency: Artists and makers are invited to apply for AA2A residencies at universities across England. These opportunities provide access to workshops, facilities, professional support, and the chance to develop, create, and exhibit new work over the academic year. Open to early, mid, and late-career creatives working across a diverse range of traditional, contemporary, and emerging art forms.

Eligibility: Artists must have at least one year of professional arts practice. Artists must have availability within the academic year and commit to 80+ hours on-site. Artists must be able to work with minimal technical support as the main focus for staff is their students.

What you get: Free access to high-quality equipment and facilities. Access to lecture programmes, libraries etc (access varies). Being part of an academic/art school community with opportunities to network with other artists, students, staff, collaboration with other departments/schools, invitation to events etc. (varies at different hosts). Opportunity to attend AA2A free online employability seminars and employability talks. Access to our Artist Support Fund - https://aa2a.org/artist-support-fund/ to help with travel, childcare and materials costs (eligibility criteria apply). Part of a unique national residency scheme involving 12 universities/colleges and around 60 artists per year, which aims to support inclusivity and diversity. Exposure on AA2A's growing social media platforms as we share artists' posts. Some hosts offer exhibition opportunities and/or paid work.

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Pioneer Works 2026 Visual Arts and Music Residency Open Call

Deadline: 31 August 2025

About the call: Pioneer Works is accepting applications for its 2026 Visual Arts and Music Residencies in Brooklyn, NY. Residents receive free studio space, access to facilities, and honorariums. Visual Arts get public-facing studios; Music residents use a professional recording studio for one month. Residents engage with public events and a collaborative alumni network.

Eligibility: Emerging and mid-career artists and musicians of all nationalities are welcome to apply. Applicants should be practicing professionals working across visual arts or music disciplines who seek to engage in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment. There are no specific age restrictions. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to experimental or boundary-pushing practices and benefit from access to Pioneer Works’ facilities and public engagement opportunities. Both individual artists and collaborative groups are encouraged to apply.

What you get: Selected residents receive free, fully equipped studio space at Pioneer Works, with Visual Arts residents working in glass-enclosed, public-facing studios and Music residents granted exclusive use of a professional recording studio for one month. Visual Arts residents receive a $2,500 honorarium, while Music residents receive $1,000. Residents benefit from bimonthly studio visits and mentorship from curators, peer feedback sessions, and opportunities to engage with the public through events like Second Sundays. They also join a vibrant alumni network for ongoing collaboration, professional development, and exposure within interdisciplinary art and music communities.

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Hambidge Center’ Artist Residencies

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.

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Feminist Creative Residency, Centre Pompadour

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.

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Stochastic Labs Residency

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.

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