RESIDENCIES & STUDIOS

Regional and National Artist Residencies:

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.

EXTENDED DEADLINE: August 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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Located on the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum campus in Wausau, Wisconsin, the Glass Box Studio provides space and time for artists to experiment, explore, and produce individually developed or collaborative artwork in any medium. The Woodson Art Museum Artist Residency Program will increase community engagement and accessibility to the visual arts in north central Wisconsin by providing opportunities for artists to share their creative processes through outreach, workshops, and programming.

The Woodson Art Museum Artist Residency will bring visual artists from across the country to the Wausau area annually. Participating artists will be included in community programming developed with Museum staff. The program supports artists by providing a studio space, living space, honorarium, as well as networking and outreach opportunities.

Each residency is unique. Residencies are organized by Museum staff members and are catered to each artist’s strengths and interests. Artists will be expected to participate in outreach or educational programs over the course of their residency and are given the opportunity to teach hands-on workshops to a variety of audience types. Artists will be expected to keep regular open studio hours for a minimum of two days a week over the course of the residency during the Museum’s open hours so visitors can observe and engage with the resident artist.

Participating artists will receive an honorarium in addition to reimbursement for travel, mileage, and meal expenses. Supplies and materials for workshops, classes, and outreach will be covered by the Woodson Art Museum.

Deadline: July 15, 2025

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The Artist in Residence Program at Grand Canyon National Park provides a unique opportunity for visitors to engage with the land, cultures, and histories of the region through emotional, spiritual, and intellectually stimulating contemporary art – including exhibitions, films, performances, workshops, and unique participatory projects.

Artists are selected annually for residence through a competitive application process. A review panel of local arts leaders select artists who can provide world-class educational and interpretive experiences to the community while enjoying the opportunity to work in a location that inspires pure awe.

The Artist in Residence program serves the priorities of the National Park Service’s Department of Interpretation and Resource Education including inclusive storytelling and climate change and aims to highlight differing perspectives on this precious natural resource.

Deadline: July 15, 2025

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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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Artists working in Writing, Visual Arts, Dance, Theater, Music Composition, Architecture, and Interdisciplinary Work can apply to receive room and board and an $850 weekly living stipend to support the creation of new work during a residency. Artists live in five historic log cabins that have been both rehabilitated and modernized to create an ideal setting for reflection and work, and they have access to new, purpose-built studio space.

Deadline: July 22, 2025

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Marble House Project is a multidisciplinary artist residency program that fosters collaboration and the exchange of ideas, by providing an environment for artists across disciplines to live and work together. The residency is dedicated to ecological principles and integrates sustainable practices, including small-scale organic food production and waste conservation. Residents sustain their growth by engaging with the grounds while working on their artistic practice. Marble House Project is founded on the belief that the act of creating, whether in the studio or in nature, is how human potential expands and community thrives.

Marble House Project accepts approximately 60 residents and is open to artists living in the United States and abroad. You must be at least 21 years old. Each session accommodates eight artists and is specifically curated to bring together a diverse group of creative workers, to maximize potential for collaboration and dialogue while in residence and beyond.

RESIDENCY DATES FOR 2026

  • April 21 – May 12
  • May 19 – June 9
  • June 30 – July 14 (ecology residency)
  • September 29 – October 20

Deadline: July 15, 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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Peters Valley is excited to offer fully funded guest artist residencies for November of 2025! A limited number of artists will be selected to spend either two weeks or one month each in our fully equipped studios immersing themselves in time dedicated to their craft.

We are currently seeking artists who work in Blacksmithing, Ceramics, Fibers, Jewelry/Fine Metals, Wood or Printmaking. (Residencies in the printmaking studio are only available for 2 weeks)

Two week residencies will take place November 1-14, 2025 and full month residencies will run November 1-30, 2025. (Guest artists should plan to arrive on October 31st) This program is open to all artists, from emerging to professional however you must have experience with the tools and equipment and be able to work independently. Due to the rural nature of our campus, a personal vehicle is required.

A private room in a fully furnished shared house and unlimited access to a fully equipped studio (all utilities included) will be provided at no cost to the artist. This residency opportunity also pays the artist a stipend of $500 for two-week long residencies and $1,000 for month-long residencies to help off-set the costs of materials and travel. The acquisition of all materials and supplies are the responsibility of the artist. Guest artists are responsible for providing their own meals and a full kitchen is available for use in the house.

Deadline: July 1, 2025

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The 18 artists are selected through a competitive selection process. Portfolios of submitted images will be judged by an independent committee comprised of highly regarded art professionals. During this first round, artists will be selected solely on the basis of their portfolio. References will be contacted for those artists in the final round.

General Applicant Restrictions:

  • The residency is restricted to professional artists, 25 years of age or older, working in paint.
  • The Golden Foundation Residency does not accept applications from commercial artists (commissions or projects ordered by others).
  • The Golden Foundation Residency does not fund food expenses.

Deadline: August 13th, 2025

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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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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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Last updated: June 22, 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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Thanks to a generous grant from the New York State Council on the Arts, Alleyway is able to make rental spaces affordable at just $10/hr.

For use by individuals and groups looking for rehearsal space, we have three spaces ready to host you. Bookings are available to performing artists on a first-come, first-served basis and do not involve an artist curation or selection process.

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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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