Don Bachardy Fellowship

Deadline: 20 November 2025
Submission Fee: Free
Eligibility: The Don Bachardy Fellowship is open to international artists who have studied at MA level. Applications are open to artists who have not studied or lived in the UK before.

About the residency: The Don Bachardy Fellowship offers one gifted and dedicated post-graduate international artist the opportunity to join the Royal Drawing School in London for one term. The Fellow will spend 3 full days a week for ten weeks drawing alongside students on the school’s Drawing Year as well as students on the public programme courses. Artists are also provided with a shared studio space, mentoring sessions, tutorials and the opportunity to attend the school’s lecture series. To assist with travel and accommodation costs the artist is awarded a stipend of $5,000.

What You Get: Three months study in London and funding.

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2026 Artist/ Scholar Residency at the JRSP

Deadline: 16 November 2025
Submission Fee: Free
Eligibility: The eligibility requirements are as follows:

Artists:

To be eligible to apply for this residency, the applicant must be a professional artist as determined by similar criteria used by the Canada Arts Council. We are looking for a combination of:

• Specialized training in artistic field

• Recognized as a professional by peers in the field

• A history of exhibitions, public presentations and/or publications

• Curatorial activity will also be noted

Scholars:

To be eligible to apply for this residency, the applicant must be a distinguished scholar in a field related to the arts. We are looking for a combination of:

• Specialized experience and/or education in specific field

• A history of research, public presentations and/or publications

• Curatorial or artistic endeavors will also be noted

About the call: The University of Victoria & Jeffrey Rubinoff Sculpture Park Artist Scholar Residency was created by an interinstitutional partnership and their unwavering belief in cultivating the arts. This Residency is for artists and scholars seeking space to focus on creating a work for exhibition or publication that is informed by their investigation of Rubinoff’s work and their experience working at the sculpture park.

What You Get: All travel, food, and accommodation will be covered by the residency, along with a budget to cover materials and shipping (if applicable). The awardee will receive a stipend of $5,000 (CAD) in addition to the covered costs. The awardee will have access to on-site facilities including: library, interpretive center, studio, the sculpture park itself. The awardee will conclude the residency with a showcase of their works in Victoria in addition to university engagement within the Fine Arts Departments.

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Solitude Residential Fellowships 2026–2028

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.

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Way Beyond – Thematic residency program in Finland 2026

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€

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Constellations ° Residency

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.

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Designers in Residence 2026

Deadline: 03 November 2025

Submission Fee: Free

Eligibility: Applicants must have completed studies at an university of applied sciences or university, must either not be older than 35 years or must have completed their studies not longer than two years ago.

About the residency: “Designers in Residence” invites young international designers to Pforzheim.

What you get: Three applicants will be selected. The scholarship includes use of fully equipped workshop and coworking workplaces in the EMMA Creati- ve Center in Pforzheim and free accommodation for the period of three months. As required, it will also be possible to use the workshop facilities of the Pforzheim University of Applied Sciences. In addition, each scholarship holder will receive a monthly support of 1,000 euros together with travel costs for the journey from and back to home. A special allowance will be made available for material costs. During the scholarship, there is the opportunity to network and exchange ideas with the jury and professors at Pforzheim University. The results of the scholarship will be presented in an exhibition at the EMMA Creative Center in Pforzheim. Those accepting the scholarship are required to be in residence. The scholarship holder may only be absent for a maximum of 10 days. The period of residence in Pforzheim is from April 1 to June 30, 2026.

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Artist in Residence in the heart of Old Havana, Cuba

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

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Indigo Mentorship Residency Program

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.

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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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The Kyoto Retreat: For international Artists, CuratorS, and Writers in Kyoto, Japan.

We select artists, curators, and writers at all career stages, working in drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, film, video, new media, installation, fiction and nonfiction writing, poetry, interdisciplinary, and social practice. Individuals must be over 21 years old to apply. Our application requires you to submit a CV or resume, a brief statement about your creative interests and a description of how you anticipate using the time if selected for The Kyoto Retreat. You can also provide up to 10 work samples

Kyoto, once the imperial capital of Japan for over a thousand years, is renowned for its timeless charm, classical Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, and refined traditions. With a population of approximately 1.5 million, the city elegantly merges its storied past and modern innovations. Countless UNESCO World Heritage Sites and centuries-old cultural practices draw visitors from around the world to explore Kyoto’s exquisite landscape. In October and November, the city enjoys mild weather, with average temperatures ranging from 17°C (63°F) to 12°C (54°F).

Although there will be several scheduled events during your stay, the primary purpose of the retreat is to give you an opportunity to immerse yourself in various aspects of Japanese culture and to meet other creatives. You are not required to make new work during the retreat. We want you to have ample time to explore Japan and get inspired in a calm, nurturing environment.

More information and apply here