Artist Residency Roundup: Opportunities for Creative Growth March - April Deadlines
- Gabrielle mills
- Mar 10
- 4 min read
Are you looking for a residency to advance your creative practice? Whether you’re seeking studio space, mentorship, or the chance to work in inspiring settings, these residency programs offer a range of opportunities. Check out the details below:
1. BRIClab Contemporary Art Residency
Location: New York (Residents only; no students)
Duration: 11 months
Fee & Support: $2,500 fee, includes free studio space and mentorship
Description: An interdisciplinary, community-oriented program designed for emerging and early-career artists to develop their practice with professional support.
Deadline: March 14More Info: BRIClab Contemporary Art Residency
2. Roswell Artist in Residence (RAiR)
Location: Roswell (Location assumed based on program name)
Duration: Year-long
Fee & Support: $1,350 per month; includes studio space and private living at no additional cost
Description: A program solely dedicated to the individual artist’s development, offering uninterrupted studio time and minimal obligations.
Deadline: March 15
More Info: Details available via the RAiR program website.
3. Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art (AMoCA) Fellowship
Location: (Specific location not listed)
Duration: Varies (Fellowship includes residency components)
Fee: $25 application fee
Description: Fellows have the option to hold a solo exhibition toward the end of their stay. AMoCA also offers the opportunity to purchase an artist’s work for permanent display.
Deadline: March 15
More Info: AMoCA Fellowship Details
4. Bayard Rustin Residency
Location: New York City
Duration: Up to one year (Starting September 2025)
Fee & Support: Room and board provided
Description: A residency focused on projects that address ending systemic racism. Ideal for artists, writers, performers, and activists working on intersectional issues.
Deadline: March 15
More Info: Bayard Rustin Residency
5. Galveston Artist Residency
Location: Galveston, TX
Duration: 10 months
Fee & Support: $1,100 per month, includes studio and private living space; residents participate in a group exhibition
Deadline: March 22
More Info: Galveston Artist Residency Program
6. Soaring Gardens Artists Retreat
Location: Laceyville, PA
Duration: 3 weeks
Fee & Support: $500 grant provided
Description: A retreat offering visual artists, writers, and musicians a quiet country setting to focus on creative projects.
Deadline: March 23
More Info: Soaring Gardens Artists Retreat
7. Researcher-in-Residence Program (Los Angeles)
Location: Los Angeles, CA – R.M. Schindler’s Fitzpatrick-Leland House
Duration: Four to eight weeks (Summer residency)
Fee & Support: $5,000 award; fully funded residency
Description: A summer residency for architects, artists, and researchers addressing “Advancing Toward a Water-Secure Future,” in line with the SOM Foundation’s research topic.
Deadline: March 28
More Info: Researcher-in-Residence Program
8. Bemis Center for Contemporary Art – Artist-in-Residence
Location: Omaha, NE
Duration:
2026 Summer Residency: May 20 – August 14
2026 Spring Residency: January 21 – April 17
Fee: $40 application fee
Fee & Support: Selected artists receive private live/work studios, a $1,250 monthly stipend, and a $750 travel stipend.
Deadline: March 31, 2025
More Info:
9. The Tombolo Artist Residency
Location: New York City (In-person or Virtual option available)
Duration: Varies (culminates in a solo exhibition)
Fee & Support: $3,500 stipend for materials; includes mentorship, marketing exposure, and collaboration on Tombolo-designed shirts that generate royalties.
Description: Collaborate with Tombolo to create unique wearable art and enjoy a solo exhibition in Manhattan with zero commission taken by the gallery.
Deadline: March 31
More Info: Tombolo Artist Residency Program
10. Visual Arts Center of Richmond (VisArts) Residency
Location: Richmond, VA
Duration: 11 months (September 1 – July 31)
Fee & Support:
$5,000 honorarium
$500 materials budget
Private studio, classes, and comprehensive support including an exhibition with curatorial guidance
Description: Three artists are selected to work in residency with opportunities for teaching, open studio events, and a group exhibition in the spring.
Deadline: March 31
More Info: VisArts Residency
11. Fire Island Artist Residency (FIAR)
Location: Cherry Grove, NY (Fire Island)
Duration: 4 weeks (Summer residency)
Fee: $40 application fee
Description: The first residency exclusively for LGBTQ+ artists, offering a unique live/work environment in an historic beach community with studio visits and public lectures by leading figures in art and activism.
Deadline: April 1
More Info: Fire Island Artist Residency
12. The Project Studio Program
Location: New York City metropolitan area
Duration: 1 year (August 1, 2025 – July 30, 2026)
Fee: No application fee
Description: A private studio rental program for professional fine artists, culminating in a group exhibition at PS122 Gallery. Applicants must reside within a reasonable commuting distance to lower Manhattan.
Deadline: April 1
More Info: Project Studio Program
13. Greenwich House Pottery Artist Residency
Location: New York City
Duration: Varies (Typically 1–3 months; terms offered in Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall)
Fee: (No fee mentioned; designed to support artist projects)
Description: A program for both experienced and emerging ceramic artists to develop projects in contemporary ceramics, with term preferences to be indicated in your application.
Deadline: April 1
More Info: Greenwich House Pottery Residency Guidelines
These residencies offer diverse opportunities to nurture your creative process, gain professional support, and showcase your work in inspiring environments. Whether you need a long-term studio space or a brief retreat for focused creativity, there’s an option that could be the perfect next step in your artistic journey. Happy applying!
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