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
Art Omi supports a wide variety of artistic disciplines through five distinct residency programs. Their residencies include:
- Visual/studio art (via Art Omi: Artists)
- Architecture (via Art Omi: Architecture)
- Dance / choreography (via Art Omi: Dance)
- Music and composition (via Art Omi: Music)
- Writing & translation (via Art Omi: Writers).
No fee to apply, no residency fees.
Deadline: Rolling
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
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
In April 2022, the C. Stuart and Jane H. Hunt Art Gallery launched Hunt Residencies, a Nonprofit Artist-in-Residence program on its lower level dedicated to supporting emerging artists.
This six-month program runs in two sessions from May—October & October—May, providing artists with mentorship, exhibition opportunities, and free studio space, all aimed at fostering career development and representation within Buffalo’s art community.
Through collaborative projects and access to Hunt Art Gallery platforms, residents can create, connect, and showcase their work in a supportive and resource-rich environment.
They are currently accepting applications for the 2027-2028 program. Two sessions will be offered:
- Spring/Summer – May-October 2027
- Fall/Winter – October 2027-May 2028
Results will be presented in January 2027.
Deadline: August 1, 2026
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
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
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
Monson Arts’ residency program supports emerging and established artists and writers by providing them time and space to devote to their creative practices. During each of our 2-week and 4-week programs throughout the year, a cohort of 5 artists and 5 writers are invited to immerse themselves in small town life at the edge of Maine’s North Woods and focus intensely on their work within a creative and inspiring environment. They receive a private studio, private bedroom in shared housing, all meals, and $500 stipend ($250 for 2-week programs). The Abbott Watts Residency for Photography offers access to the photography studio and darkroom of Todd Watts in nearby Blanchard, adjacent to the former home of Berenice Abbott.
Deadlines: January 15, May 15, and September 15, annually
Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts and Agriculture (PMRCAA) offers two- and four-week residencies from March to mid-November. Two to four residents share a large, historic home on the ranch property, and each is assigned their own private studio. Since 2018, the program has been supporting artists, scientists, writers and researchers from a variety of fields and with a range of experience levels, and practitioners in a wide range of disciplines are invited to apply. The 2027 theme is “process and material.”
Deadline: July 6, 2026
PLAYA’s Art/Sci Awarded Residency brings together artists and scientists to immerse in their inquiry, practice and research, while fostering exchange of ideas across disciplines. All of PLAYA’s programs focus on expanding and deepening the field of art and science to empower the human motivation necessary for a healthy and whole future on this planet. We believe if human society is to maintain vibrancy of culture and biodiversity, it needs new ways of seeing the world.
Deadline: June 30, 2026
Prairie Ronde Artist Residency offers artists from a range of disciplines a 5–6 week, place-based experience in the historic Village of Vicksburg, Michigan.
Centered within the former Lee Paper Company paper mill, the program invites artists to work within a 416,000-square-foot industrial site surrounded by 80 acres of land—a landscape shaped by history, scale, and transformation.
Deadline: June 15, 2026
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
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
Stochastic Labs awards fully sponsored residencies to exceptional engineers, artists, scientists, and entrepreneurs from around the world. Residencies are of variable length and include a private apartment at the mansion, co-working and/or dedicated workspace, and shop access (laser cutter, 3D printer, etc.).
Residents become part of Stochastic’s creative community, participating in weekly dinners and invitation-only events. Residents may apply as individuals or as teams.
While applicants may be at any stage in their career, the selection is highly competitive.
Applicants may request funds to support travel and other expenses.
Deadline: Rolling
From February through November of each year, Stove Works’ Artist Residency invites eight Artists to live/work for one to three months at a time. Our residency serves as a moment away from the rigamarole of life and an opportunity for Artists (you) to take advantage of the dedicated time, space, resources, and community we have to offer.
We have no expectations for how Artists use their time at Stove Works. Do whatever is best for you. We only ask that you come with an open and kind mind. We believe the relationships you build onsite are as valuable as the work you create while you are here.
Deadline: June 15, annually
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
Wassaic Project invites applications for both summer and winter residencies on-site in Wassaic, New York. Residencies are offered on a sliding scale from $0 to $900. Most of the cost is covered by the generous support of donors and grants, but Wassaic Project recommends a contribution of $900 per session to those who are able to contribute. There is a $25 application fee (a waiver may be available).
Deadline: July 1, 2026
Last updated: June 12, 2026
Studio spaces currently available in Western New York:
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.
Darkroom: Learn more
Digital Photo Lab: Learn More
Contact: [email protected]
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]
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 offers subsidized space rentals to underserved entrepreneurs who live in Western New York and is currently accepting applications for their Business Incubator Program.
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.
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.
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.
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
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]
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