RESIDENCIES & STUDIOS

Regional and National Artist Residencies:

The Adirondack Center for Writing offers a free, two-week residency annually in autumn to poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers at a lodge on Twitchell Lake in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. Six residents will be chosen: three from the Adirondack region (“The North Country”). Residency dates: September 21–October 5, 2025

Deadline: May 19, 2025

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The Alliance of Artists Communities is an international association of artist residencies — a diverse field of more than 1,500 programs worldwide that support artists of any discipline in the development of new creative work. Believing that the cultivation of new art and ideas is essential to human progress, the Alliance’s mission is to advocate for and support artist communities, and to advance the endeavors of artists.

Deadline: Rolling

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Hunt Residencies, established in 2022, provides a comprehensive support system for emerging artists in Buffalo, New York, offering free studio space, mentorship, and exhibition opportunities. Here’s an outline of the key components:

Residency Structure

  • 2 residency intervals annually
  • 6-7 artists are accepted within each cohort
  • Free studio space to foster career development and artistic creation.

Partnership and Mentorship

  • Collaboration with the arts professionals and established artists for mentorship and networking.
  • Access to a creative community with other residents and exhibiting artists at the Hunt Art Gallery.

Exhibitions and Sales Opportunities

  • Continuous opportunity to display work in the lower-level gallery during residency.
  • Culminating in a 4-week group exhibition in the Hunt Art Gallery.
  • Post-residency, artists may opt for continued representation online, selling work on consignment with Hunt Art Gallery.
  • Continued exhibition opportunities post residency

Professional Development

  • Support in career-building aspects such as marketing skills, networking and artist representation.
  • Guidance on preparing, curating and exhibiting work, both individually and collaboratively.

Deadline: July 1, 2025

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Founded in 1967 by Edward Albee, after proceeds from his play Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? proved abundant, the Edward F. Albee Foundation has maintained the William Flanagan Memorial Creative Persons Center (better known as “The Barn”) in Montauk, on Long Island in New York, for almost 60 years, which exists to serve writers and visual artists from all walks of life, by providing time and space in which to work without disturbance.

Using only talent and need as the criteria for selection, the Foundation invites any and all artists to apply.

Located approximately two miles from the center of Montauk and the Atlantic Ocean, “The Barn” rests in a secluded knoll which offers privacy and a peaceful atmosphere. The Foundation expects all those accepted for residence to work seriously and to conduct themselves in such a manner as to aid fellow residents in their endeavors.

Deadline: Rolling

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House (Buffalo, New York) is pleased to announce a call for applications to its Creative Residency Program. The residency provides individuals from multiple disciplines a thought-provoking environment in which to produce new works of the imagination inspired by one of the great examples of 20th century architecture.

Applications to the 2026 season will open on April 14 and close on May 9. They will be accepted in two distinct categories. The Artist Program supports the development and presentation of creative works as they relate to Martin House. The Researcher Program provides opportunities to conduct research that will lead to published texts or projects in various fields, again as they relate to Frank Lloyd Wright and Martin House.

Creative makers who are selected to participate will generally spend 2-4 weeks onsite either consecutively or incrementally within the residency term: June – October, 2026. Residents are also expected to deliver a free public program, performance, exhibition, or other creative presentation in order to share their Martin House-inspired work with the larger public.

Residents will receive a stipend of $5,000. Travel expenses of up to $1,000 will also be provided to residents who are from outside the Buffalo-Niagara region.

The Creative Residency Program is an opportunity for the Martin House to respond to and engage with our community. We anticipate that it will lead to more robust interpretations of Frank Lloyd Wright, the Martin House, and the people who once lived and worked here so as to expand the dialogue as to what great architecture is and why it matters.

Application Schedule: Application process opens on April 14th and close on May 9th

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What happens when artists set up shop in an architecture and design studio? HCMA is not offering a traditional residency (i.e., no accommodations are offered), but invites artists in residency to do a portion of their work in HCMA’s studios. The length of each residency varies from one to three months depending on the project, but engagements usually involve some workshopping with the HCMA team and culminate in a show in its TILT gallery or some other public space. Artists are supported with a stipend and materials budget. Location: Vancouver, BC; Victoria, BC

Deadline: Rolling

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Josephine Sculpture Park is pleased to announce a call for proposals for our Artist-in-Residence program for 2025-2026. The funded residency will begin with a site visit in 2025 and a residency period of up to 10 weeks in 2026. JSP’s Artist-in-Residence program provides artists a career-boosting opportunity to make new outdoor work on a large-scale, with the physical space and technical and financial support to succeed.

Artists will be primarily visual artists working in sculpture as well as the mediums of sound and performance as responsive experiences to sculpture and the natural environment. Artists working in a variety of materials are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to stone, metal, wood, concrete, found objects, natural materials, plastics, fiberglass, light, and sound.

What JSP Offers

  • Access to robustly equipped studio + outdoor work pad
  • $1,000 site visit stipend
  • $2,000/week up to 10 weeks residency stipend
  • $500/week up to 10 weeks lodging stipend
  • Up to $2,500 materials stipend (plus access to some materials on-site)
  • Up to 10 hours/week studio assistance & training
  • At least 1 mentorship session with Executive Director & Chief Curator
  • Residency planning and communication support pre-, during and post-residency.
  • Exhibition of created work

Deadline: May 14, 2025

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Join a community of scholars in the fields of art history, archaeology, museum education, conservation, and related sciences, as well as scholars in other disciplines, whose dynamic and interdisciplinary projects require close study of objects in The Met collection.

Annually, The Met awards over 50 fellowships to scholars from around the world. It is an educational priority to make The Met a laboratory for art and ideas. As a result, we support academic investigations of the Museum’s collection spanning more than 5,000 years from every corner of the world and contribute to broader scholarly discourses.

Met fellowships are awarded to junior scholars, postdoctoral and senior academics, and museum professionals for independent study or research.

Deadline: Rolling, discipline specific dates

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Located in the Hudson Valley, nestled against the Berkshires, our sylvan and secluded hilltop offers idyllic meadows and woods and is situated close to various world-renowned cultural institutions. We are 2-1/2 hours from both Boston and NYC; transportation to/from train and bus (Hudson, Pittsfield, etc.) are included in Core Residency; we provide assistance arranging travel to/from airports (Albany, Hartford).

From March through November, Millay Arts invites 6-7 multidisciplinary artists for two-week to month-long stays at Steepletop, the historic estate of poet/activist Edna St. Vincent Millay. In December (March application deadline only), we offer group/collective week-long residencies. (We also allow collaborative residencies for 2 persons.)

The historic Core Residency, offered to those selected by our blind jury process, is fully-subsidized. If invited to participate, the only fee is the $45 application and a $100 nonrefundable deposit.

Annual Deadlines:

  • MARCH 1st – FOR AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER & DECEMBER
  • OCTOBER 1st – FOR MARCH, APRIL, MAY, JUNE, JULY

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Mirabo Press in Buffalo, NY is an ideal setting for artist residencies, from artists looking to expand their practice into printmaking to experienced printmakers looking to take advantage of a pristine studio capable of making large scale etchings, relief prints, monotypes, and screenprints. With our unique and extensive facilities, combined with the experience of the Mirabo printers, we can offer a residency program tailored to your needs.

Deadline: Rolling

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Springville Center for the Arts is seeking artists for performing arts residency programs. Springville Center for the Arts is a rural multi-arts center located in Western New York State. Our main facility is an 1869 former church which houses a theater, the Olmsted Gallery and smaller workspaces. We recently launched Art’s Cafe, an AIA-award winning redevelopment of a dilapidated building into a small performance space, workshop, artist housing and publicly accessible green roof centered around a bakery-cafe. Every residency is different, some artists need only a quiet space to work and others benefit from a series of community engagements over a longer time period. We will consider a full range of applications; however, the most competitive candidates will include a blend of community engagement and artistic development, with a duration or multiple visits which provide the time needed for substantial artistic and community growth.

Deadline: Rolling

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Springville Center for the Arts is seeking artists for visual arts residency programs. Springville Center for the Arts is a rural multi-arts center located in Western New York State. Our main facility is an 1869 former church which houses the Olmsted Gallery, a theater and smaller workspaces. We recently launched Art’s Cafe, an AIA-award winning redevelopment of a dilapidated building into a small performance space, arts workshop, artist housing and publicly accessible green roof centered around a bakery-cafe. Every residency is different, some artists need only a quiet space to work and others benefit from a series of community engagements over a longer time period. We will consider a full range of applications; however, the most competitive candidates will include a blend of community engagement and artistic development, with a duration or multiple visits which provide the time needed for substantial artistic and community growth.

Deadline: Rolling

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​The Studios at MASS MoCA offers 2- to 4-week period residencies for artists and writers within the museum’s campus, providing private studios, housing, one group meal per day, and access to MASS MoCA’s galleries. Financial aid and fully funded fellowships are available, with resident contributions typically ranging from $0 to $450 per week based on need. Without aid, the rate is $650 per week. The application deadline for January–June 2026 residencies is May 1, 2025.

Deadline: May 1, 2025

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​Each year the Mira Fellowship accepts a small cohort from across the globe with visions of a more compassionate future. Over the course of six months we help them frame, research, test, and formulate this vision into a clear story and an actionable plan. Our future is built from the set of specific actionable ideas available at any one time. The Mira Fellowship exists to make sure there are compassionate actionable visions that include all humans.

Deadline: June 1, 2025

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The Wassaic Project cultivates and supports the community for emerging and professional contemporary artists, writers, curators, filmmakers, and other creatives. Housed in historic, landmark buildings, the residency program offers ten artists each month the opportunity to live and work in the heart of a rural community. Fee: $25.

Deadline: June 2, 2025

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ABOUT THE STUDIO ARTIST RESIDENCY

The Studio Artist Residency includes access to our family of antique letterpresses, a wide collection of metal and wood type, an intaglio press, and our book making and screen printing studios. Materials such as ink and basic papers are provided, and the artist will receive a storage drawer for the duration of their residency. Additional materials/tools may be made available as pertaining to the project, along with assistance from Book Arts staff, volunteers & interns, and teaching artists. This residency is open to artists of all disciplines, and while previous experience with the printmaking process is helpful, it is not required. There is no fee to apply to or attend the residency.

Residency duration flexible, but approximately up to two (2) months. Resident artists are invited to work anytime during our Studio open hours 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday, 10am-2pm Saturdays, with outside hours availability to be discussed. At the end of the residency, the resident artist will host an exhibition of their works in the Studio Gallery.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Open to artists of all disciplines, and while previous experience with the printmaking process is helpful, it is not required.
  • Artist must be at least 18 years of age, and reside in New York State.
  • Artist must able to provide their transportation to and from the Studio.

Deadline: Rolling

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The Art-in-Education (AIE) Workspace Residency is for artists interested in working with local school students while creating their own work in WSW’s supportive and immersive environment. This is an opportunity for artists with a range of teaching experience, from seasoned teachers and professors, to those with minimal experience and an interest in gaining skills and knowledge.

The Art-in-Education program is a model for arts education and operates in conjunction with the Kingston City School District. AIE provides a high quality arts experience by bringing students to WSW’s professional artists’ workspace and giving them concentrated time to learn. Our staff and AIE program manager work with the school’s teachers and the resident artists to develop and execute a curriculum related to the students’ in-school work.

Resident artists must be able to teach intaglio, silkscreen, or hand papermaking, and are welcome to complete their personal work in any of WSW’s studios: intaglio, letterpress, papermaking, screenprinting, darkroom photography, or ceramics. All artists receive a thorough studio orientation and are expected to work independently, though studio staff is available to provide assistance. Deep technical assistance can be arranged for an additional fee. Artists must provide their own materials, some of which can be purchased from WSW.

Deadline: June 15, 2025

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The Studio Workspace Residency is an opportunity for artists to create new work and fully immerse themselves in WSW’s supportive environment. We invite applications from artists at any stage of their careers. This residency gives artists the necessity of time and space, an uninterrupted period to live and work away from the stresses of daily life. Artists may choose to work in any one or more of our studios: intaglio, letterpress, papermaking, screenprinting, darkroom photography, or ceramics.

Artists receive a thorough studio orientation and are expected to work independently, although studio staff is available to provide assistance. Deep technical assistance can be arranged for an additional fee. Artists must provide their own materials, some of which can be purchased from WSW.

As of 2019, all workspace residencies are fully subsidized! This means that while artists are still responsible for their own travel, materials, meals, and other personal incidentals while in residence, WSW provides housing and studio space at no cost.

Deadline: June 15, 2025

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Last updated: April 24, 2025

Studio spaces currently available in Western New York:

MusicalFare Theatre is available for rental for all types of virtual special events.  It features a multiple camera setup and video and audio editing.  MusicalFare was proud to host ASI’s 2020 virtual Spark Awards.  For more information, e-mail [email protected].

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Live-in studio space facilitated by Belmont Housing. Gallery included in the building. Learn more

The CEPA Gallery Artist Facility has both a black and white Darkroom and Digital Photo Lab available to rent to anyone who need to use the spaces. Due to COVID-19, both spaces are currently restricted to 1 person at a time. Bookings will be spaced by 30 minutes to allow for cleaning. If you need instruction on how to use either lab, please contact [email protected] to make an appointment for a brief tour or one to one instruction.

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The Foundry is a business incubator and education space. Its 25,000-square foot warehouse is filled with over 30 business tenants and shared makerspaces. Tenants enjoy 24/7 key access to the building, high speed internet, a security system, a meeting room, business center access, receiving and mail service, business and professional development classes, membership on resident committee, connections to The Foundry’s established network of professionals, continuous exposure to future customers, mentorship from business professionals, and discounted membership fees for shared makerspaces. Preference is given to product-based/maker-related businesses and folks who are passionate about education and mentorship.

 

The Guild @980 provides artisans, artists, and other creative folks with affordable studio space and the opportunity to share ideas, experience, and resources while building and expanding their businesses. A center for green jobs, green materials, and support for the restoration arts. Learn more

Contact: [email protected]

HANSA Workspace is a shared office space and modern co-working community created by Uniland in Downtown Buffalo at 505 Ellicott Street. HANSA workspace offers flexible and customized co-working, shared office, and private suites along with unique meeting rooms and special event space. Learn more

The K Haus is a community, design and art-focused coworking space that’s home to free-thinking, creative individuals. The redeveloped brownstone is located in the Allentown historical district of downtown Buffalo, NY. It will also be home to the unique gallery, K Art, with its programming focusing on Contemporary Native American works. Learn more

The Niagara Frontier Food Terminal offers affordable space to artists and creatives in its historic buildings. Large industrial spaces and studios are available. Industrial space features include large open floor plans, tall exposed wood ceilings, brick walls, large windows with plenty of light, freight elevators, and 24/7 private access. Studios are in the 400-500 square foot range and include all utilities. Contact: [email protected] Learn more

Former Public School #78 is being rehabilitated into an affordable housing community.  The new, modern facility will contain 46 dwelling units for low- and moderate-income households.  We have designed a Project where special needs individuals are welcomed and that engages actively with the neighborhood.  The site is at 321 Olympic Avenue in the city’s East Side.

A unique and exciting feature is the school’s auditorium/theater which is being refurbished and then made available for use by community groups and service agencies that provide education and enrichment programs, for a reasonable fee.  We are especially interested in teaming with a theater/arts/music group that will use the space for its intended use – rehearsal and performance.  This is a real theater with 500 seats that with functional lighting and sound systems and is located in a historically significant Buffalo landmark building.

For more information contact Brian Kehoe from CDS Housing, the Project Developer. Brian’s contact (585) 347-1062 [email protected]

Tri-Main Center houses more than 100 organizations ranging from professional services, community organizations, and light manufacturing companies to educational services. There is space available on the growing Tri-Main campus, as well as next door at its newest addition: 45 Jewett Avenue. Contact: Matt Wolfe, (716) 835-3366; [email protected] Learn more

Wasteland Recording is autonomously owned and operated by Brian Wantuch, an audio engineer. Services range from studio recording, mixing and mastering, video game sound, theatrical sound design and film composition, foley and ADR, live sound and sound design. The space includes a dance hall, performance space, rehearsal spaces, artists’ studios, a recording studio, and educational network. Contact: Brian Wantuch, 716-390-3494 Learn more

WEDI’s West Side Bazaar is a small business incubator where aspiring entrepreneurs incubate business concepts and learn the fundamentals of running a business. It is also a community gathering space where people of all races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds share a love of delicious food and unique products.

West Side Bazaar (opening Fall 2023) offers subsidized space rentals to underserved entrepreneurs who live in Western New York and is currently accepting applications for their Business Incubator Program.

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The Chautauqua School of Art is undergoing capital improvements that includes an ADA entrance on the North side of the quad that was extended for increased accessibility, and all 40 studios, all 9 faculty studios, the Great Room, and all specialty facilities (eg. ceramics, printmaking) were cleaned and are being re-furnished. The flooring of the ceramics studio is being treated with sealant, and all Skutts kilns are having all elements replaced.

Anyone interested in renting a studio, please contact Laura Savia, VP of Performing and Visual Arts at [email protected]

Convergence Coworking is Hamburg, NY’s first coworking space. They’re located 20 minutes south of the City of Buffalo on Route 5 and are nestled on the shore of Lake Erie. Opening their doors early 2022, Convergence Coworking offers open coworking space, dedicated desk space, meeting space, and private office rental. Learn more

Penn Dixie is willing to offer outdoor program space to any Erie County cultural group. Their capacity is 243 guests at any time. Contact: [email protected] Learn more

ART247 creates community cultural connections through exhibitions, events, public art, and education programs while providing affordable studio space and public exposure for visual artists. Contact: (716) 404-9884; [email protected] Learn more

The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center (NACC) is a community-focused cultural center with more than 75 artist studios, including painters, sculptors, ceramicists, educators, woodworkers, photographers, theater companies, and more. Studio space in the former Niagara Falls High School. Applications are peer-reviewed, and spaces are subsidized below rental market rates.

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SPECIAL ANNONCEMENT FOR 2024

The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center (NACC) is proud to announce the launch of the NACC Rehearsal Space Program, made possible by a generous grant from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). This initiative aims to provide affordable rehearsal spaces to performing artists in the local community to foster a more vibrant artistic landscape.

The NACC Rehearsal Space Program is designed to address the financial challenges faced by performing artists with limited resources. By offering subsidized rehearsal spaces, the program aims to support both established groups and emerging talent. It aims to foster creativity, nurture artistic excellence, and cultivate a vibrant and inclusive cultural landscape.

For more information, to view spaces, and to sign up for subsidized rehearsal spaces, please visit www.thenacc.org/rentals, or contact Dana Tyrrell, NACC Gallery Co-Director and Rental Coordinator, [email protected] / 716-282-7530 x 117.

Coworking business space available to rent. Coworking is an office space typology that functions as a shared office space for member tenants. There is typically no dedicated desk space, but rather open and flexible seating.

Amenities: high speed wifi, 24/7 fob access, meeting rooms, unlimited coffee

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Private office with a private bathroom. Contact: Paul Brown, (716) 432-1294 Learn more

Five art studio spaces are available for rent, ranging from 88 to 125 square feet. Utilities and wifi are included.

Contact: Jeremy, (716) 261-8203; [email protected] Learn more

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