Residencies (Artists-in-Residence)
Discover immersive artist residencies that connect creative practice with nature, research, and communities. Each listing includes location, duration, deadlines, and application links so you can quickly find the opportunities that fit your practice.
Disclaimer: All listings are independently curated. Please check the official sites for up-to-date details.
Porcupine Mountains Artist-in-Residence (Michigan, USA)
Deadline: February 14, 2026
Duration: 2+ weeks (spring-fall)
Summary: Stay in a rustic cabin amidst wilderness in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and create work inspired by forest, water, and natural landscapes. Public talks/demos are part of the experience.
Apply: Friends of Porkies Website
Notes: All art forms compatible with park mission welcome.
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Elsewhere Living Museum Residency (Greensboro, North Carolina, USA)
Deadline: February 15, 2026
Duration: Several 2026 sessions (June & August)
Summary: Interdisciplinary residencies focused on community, material reuse, and experimental approaches to making. Artists work on research or production projects with access to studio space and community programming.
Apply: Elsewhere Living Museum Site
Notes: Includes private room, workspace, and support for research- or production-based residencies; all media welcome.
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Parent Artist-in-Residence Program — Anderson Ranch Arts Center (Aspen, CO, USA)
Deadline: February 18, 2026
Duration: 2-5 weeks
Summary: Supports artists bringing a child or children and a partner/caregiver. Housing is provided for families. Artists engage in independent work while contributing to the arts community.
Apply: Application
Notes: All art forms welcome. Children are not permitted in studios; parents responsible for childcare.
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El Paso Mexican American Cultural Center Artist in Residence (El Paso, Texas, USA)
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Duration: Project-based / variable
Summary: Residency offering space and support to develop new work while engaging with El Paso’s Mexican American borderland culture.
Apply: El Paso MACC
Notes: Open to visual, mixed-media, and interdisciplinary artists. Includes studio space and community programming.
Independent listing. Please refer to the official site for current details. Read full disclaimer.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Artist-in-Residence (Tennessee & North Carolina, USA)
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Duration: 2-4 weeks (June - November)
Summary: Artists are invited to live and work within Great Smoky Mountains National Park, drawing inspiration from its biodiversity, cultural history, and natural landscapes. In exchange for the residency, artists contribute to public engagement through presentations, workshops, or demonstrations that interpret the park’s resources for visitors.
Apply: National Park Service – Great Smoky Mountains National Park Website
Notes: Open to artists of all disciplines. Lodging provided; artists are responsible for transportation, food, and supplies. Public programs are required as part of the residency
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Interlude Artist Residency (Hudson Valley, NY, USA)
Deadline: March 7, 2026
Duration: 3 weeks
Summary: A residency designed specifically for artists with families. Artists may bring children, and the program fosters community for parent-artists. Families live together while artists work, with opportunities for creative exchange and support.
Apply: Application
Notes: All disciplines welcome. Limited spots for families; check website for eligibility.
Independent listing. Please refer to the official site for current details. Read full disclaimer.
Proyecto’ace Residencies (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Deadline: Rolling through mid-2026
Duration: Variable (studio, mural, micro-residencies)
Summary: Residency formats in Argentina for multidisciplinary artists, from studio residencies to mural projects, with flexible entry dates.
Apply: Residency network site
Notes: International open call, ongoing through mid year.
Independent listing. Please refer to the official site for current details. Read full disclaimer.
