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.
Sustainability Virtual Art Residency (Virtual)
Deadline: August 9, 2026 (Edition I)
Duration: 9-week virtual residency (September 8 – November 3, 2026)
Summary: Mango Residencia para Artistas, in collaboration with Moku Art Studio, offers a Sustainability Virtual Art Residency aligned with UNESCO Sustainable Development goals. The program supports artists developing projects focused on sustainability, equity, and the interconnected wellbeing of land, water, oceans, communities, and socio-economic systems. The residency combines mentorship, collaborative exchange, and interdisciplinary dialogue with scientists and/or ancestral knowledge holders.
Apply: Mango Residencia para Artistas – Sustainability Residency application
Notes: Open to international artists across all disciplines. The 9-week program includes weekly virtual mentoring sessions, guided project development, and collaborative group exchange. Participants also engage with invited scientific and/or ancestral speakers. The residency concludes with a virtual open studio and online exhibition showcasing completed work and creative process. Selection is made through a curatorial review process.
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Rocking S Art Ranch Residency (Phoenix, Arizona, USA)
Deadline: July 15, 2026
Duration: Artist residency (2 weeks–3 months, flexible)
Summary: Rocking S Art Ranch is offering an artist-in-residence program in Phoenix, Arizona. The residency provides studio space within a collaborative artist studio complex and accommodation in a refurbished vintage trailer on-site. The program supports artists working across visual art, writing, performance, film, and hybrid disciplines, with a focus on independent studio practice.
Apply: Website. Email application materials (letter of interest, artist statement, CV, 10-20 images of current work/video links/writing samples, contact info for 2 references, link to Instagram or website) to rockingsartranch@gmail.com
Notes: Open to out-of-state artists. No application fee. Includes a private or shared studio with 24-hour access and on-site housing. Artists are responsible for transportation, living expenses, food, and supplies. No required output or programming, though participation in open studios/events is optional. Residencies typically range from 2 weeks to 3 months, with flexible extension possible. Applications are also accepted on an ongoing basis for future cycles.
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Grand Canyon Conservancy Artist Residency 2027 (Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA)
Deadline: July 15, 2026 (11:59 PM MDT)
Duration: Artist residency (4–8 weeks on-site, 2027 residency cycle)
Summary: The Grand Canyon Conservancy Artist in Residence program offers selected contemporary artists the opportunity to live and work on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Artists develop place-based projects that deepen public understanding of the canyon’s cultural, historical, and environmental significance through immersive and interactive work.
Apply: Call for Entry – Grand Canyon Conservancy Artist in Residence (CFE application portal)
Notes: Open to international applicants. Application fee is $25. Selected artists receive a $800/week stipend, $500 travel subsidy, up to $300 materials budget, and on-site housing. The residency emphasizes public engagement, with expected weekly community interactions and programming with park visitors, schools, and events. Strong preference is given to projects that are site-specific, research-informed, and engage underrepresented narratives. Applications must be submitted through CallForEntry (no email submissions).
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The Elevated Spaces Residency (Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA)
Deadline: May 31, 2026 (spring cycle); September 30, 2026 (fall cycle)
Duration: 2-week residency
Summary: Elevated Spaces Residency offers artists a private, self-directed residency on a 10-acre property in the redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains in California. Artists are given uninterrupted time and space to develop their projects in a remote, nature-immersed setting with minimal infrastructure.
Apply: Elevated Spaces Residency application
Notes: Open to artists of all disciplines. $25 application fee required. Two-week stays are available in either spring (March 15–May 1) or fall (November 1–December 20), with exact dates coordinated with selected artists. The residency includes a basic off-grid cabin, solar power, outdoor shower, and studio A-frame. Artists must have transportation, as the site is 15 minutes from town. Applications are always open, but reviewed on seasonal deadlines.
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Zion National Park Artist-In-Residence 2027 (Utah, USA)
Deadline: July 12, 2026 (11:59 PM MDT)
Duration: 4-week artist residency (2027 cycle; Feb, June, or mid-Oct–mid-Nov)
Summary: The Zion National Park Artist-in-Residence Program offers selected artists the opportunity to live and work inside Zion National Park in Utah. Artists develop original work inspired by the park’s landscapes, history, and ecology while engaging with the public through education and programming.
Apply: Call for Entry – Zion National Park Artist-in-Residence Application Portal
Notes: Open to international applicants (must be eligible for a J-1 visa). Application fee is $20. Selected artists receive rent-free housing in the historic Grotto House inside the park and a $500 reimbursement for travel and supplies. Artists must be self-funded for travel and materials. Strong emphasis on public engagement, artistic quality, and work that expands interpretation of the park. Individual applicants only (no groups or collectives).
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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.
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