Artist Residencies

I’m compiling this list mostly as a note to myself but I want to be able to share it with other artists too. I’ll update this list as I find new grants and resources throughout the year.

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The Studios at MASS MoCA residency program

The Studios at MASS MoCA runs year-round, hosts up to 10 artists at a time for stays of 2 or 4 weeks, and primarily seeks applications from visual artists (painters, sculptors, installation artists, photographers, video/new media artists, fiber artists, printmakers, etc.) and writers in all literary disciplines. Artists from around the world are encouraged to apply.

https://www.assetsforartists.org/studios-at-mass-moca

DEADLINE: Early & Alumni applications open December 1 for residencies in Jan – Dec 2027. Apply by February 1, 11:59 EST.

2025 Artist in Residence: Sharing the Stories of Abbotsford (British Colombia)

Calling all artists! Applications are now open for the City of Abbotsford 2026 Artist in Residence: Exploring Knowledge. This self-directed residency features a collaboration with Abbotsford Libraries, FVRL to encourage community engagement and the exploration of knowledge in all its forms through art. The residency runs from May – October, 2026.

https://www.abbotsford.ca/artist-in-residence

DEADLINE: Applications are now open and will be accepted until March 8, 2026