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
The KinoSaito Residency Program is a studio and residency program in Verplanck, New York, designed to provide artists with the space and time necessary to focus concentrated attention on any part of their practice they feel is ripe for development. The program will host two artists for a one-time, four-week session from November 8 to December 6, 2026. KinoSaito provides a $1,500 stipend to the accepted artists to use at their discretion for living costs and supplies during their residency. There is a $30 application fee.
Deadline: July 5, 2026
Loghaven Artist Residency’s mission is to serve artists by providing them with a transformative residency experience and continued post-residency support. The residency is located on ninety acres of woodland in Knoxville, Tennessee, where 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. All Loghaven Fellows are awarded stipends to support the creation of new work during the residency. There is a $25 application fee.
Deadline: July 15, 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
The Visual Arts Studio Residency program provides artists with glass-enclosed public-facing studios, bimonthly studio visits, access to Pioneer Works’ resources, and public engagement opportunities. Participants receive a one-time, fixed $5,000 financial award.
Deadline: July 13, 2026
The Application for our 2027 Residency Program is now open!
An opportunity to work in direct dialogue with materials, in collaboration with Golden Artist Colors. This residency is built around experimentation, risk, and deep studio inquiry, where material, process, and curiosity are treated as inseparable. Where pushing the work past its usual limits is part of what opens up new directions, questions, and possibilities.
SELECTION CRITERIA
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 12, 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
Ucross strives to provide a respectful, comfortable, and productive environment, freeing artists from the pressures and distractions of daily life. Each year, we provide residencies to approximately 115 individuals. Residencies range from two weeks to six weeks in length and include a $1,500 stipend. Ucross provides each artist with living accommodations, meals, work space, and uninterrupted time so that the artists can focus on their creative process.
Deadline: July 15, 2026
Ucross supports the work of contemporary Native American visual artists, writers, and performers through a four-week residency, which includes uninterrupted time, private studio space, living accommodations, and meals prepared by our professional chef. The Ucross Fellowship for Native American Artists also includes an award of $2,000 and the opportunity to present work publicly, such as a featured exhibition in the Ucross Art Gallery, a reading, or a performance.
Deadline: July 15, 2026
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 30, 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
We welcome artisans, artists, entrepreneurs and other creative folks who need an affordable work space or office.
If you’re looking to rent art studio space or rent a workshop, we have art workspaces for rent. Read on for more information.
One benefit of a community work space is the opportunity to share ideas, experience and resources while building and expanding your business.
The Guild @980 is a project of and also the primary location for ReUse Action, WNYs Largest Supplier of Surplus and Reclaimed Building Material.
We welcome all kinds of business ideas:
- Art & Design: Painting, Photography, Visual & Multimedia Art & Graphic Design
- Craft: Wood, Metal, Fiber, Ceramics, Glass, Imprinting, Rug Weaving, Hobbies
- Trades: Computer Repair, Electronics, Graphic Design
- Office & Professional
- Restoration Arts: Lighting, Stained Glass Repair, Leaded Glass, Upcycling, Door & Window Repair, Material Conservation
CONTACT
- Text: 716-354-3050
- Phone: 716-245-6606
- Email: [email protected]
Downtown Buffalo Coworking Space with Move-In Ready, Furnished Workspaces with Daily, Monthly & Annual Options
Buffalo’s Premier All-inclusive Flexible Shared Workspace offer flexible office space and modern coworking center. Spaces include flexible and reserved coworking desks, private offices for 1 to 7 people, office suites for 8 to 21+ people, plus meeting rooms and event space.
Commercial, Industrial, and Art spaces are available!
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
- Address: 1500 Clinton Street, Unit 104, Buffalo, NY 14206
- Phone: (716) 826-4844
- Email: [email protected]
Today, Tri-Main Center houses more than 100 organizations, businesses, and individual artist studios ranging from warehouse and light assembly companies to educational services, professional services, and community organizations.
Prices range from $10 to $15 per rentable square foot.
CONTACT
- Address: 2495 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214
- Phone: 716.835.3366
- Email: [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. Located at 1432 Niagara Street on Buffalo’s West Side, it is also a community gathering space where people of all backgrounds share a love of delicious food and unique products.
CONTACT
- Address: West Side Bazaar: 1432 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213
- Phone: (716) 464-6389
At Chautauqua Visual Arts, we offer a variety of spaces for rent, including studio spaces, the Great Room, and the Gallery. These spaces are perfect for hosting events, teaching classes, or artists looking for a place to work.
Rental options include;
- Art Quad Large Studio (“Faculty” Studio)
- Art Quad Studio
- Gallery Space – Strohl Art Center
- Gallery Space – Strohl Kitchen
- Gallery Space – Fowler-Kellogg Art Center
- Great Room Drawing Studio
Convergence Coworking (fondly called “CoCo”) is an open coworking space located on Route 5 in Hamburg, NY, created for freelancers, remote workers, and solopreneurs.
CoCo is located on Route 5 in Hamburg, NY, serving remote workers, freelancers, and entrepreneurs. We are nestled on the shores of Lake Erie, along with our neighbors Serenity Airbnb and Rockin’ Beauty (esthetics studio).
We’re proudly the first coworking space in Hamburg and the Southtowns, offering open coworking and a rentable (DIY) podcast studio.
ART247 is located along the Erie Canal in Historic Lowertown Lockport NY. Resident Studio spaces are located in a historic renovated factory building once home to Western Block Company. Studios range from open layout format, closed office space, to mixed used industrial and shop areas and come in a variety of sizes from 150 square feet to 9000 square feet or greater. The building has natural light and a great view, and future renovations include installations of storefront window displays along the first floor, increasing the view-line to the Erie Canal, and enhancing the facade of ART247 and the visual presence of Resident Artists’ studios.
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.
Interested in studio space? Complete a brief Google Survey (linked below), and you will be contacted by a member of the NACC Staff.
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.
Available Rehearsal Space Venues;
- Legacy Theatre
- Woodbox Theatre
- Gym
- Rehearsal Room 242
- Rehearsal Room 234
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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