Top Artist Residencies 2025

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Deadline

Mar 12, 2025

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L'Envers des Pentes - Residencies in Mountains Shelters

Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Sound / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Organisation: other
Duration: 1 week
Theme: Mountains

The residence provides

Grant: 400 € + 200 € budget
Working condition: Live/work studio
Accommodation: Live/work studio
Rent/fee: free
Travel refund

Location

Gap
France

Eligibility conditions

No students
French language skills required

Deadline

Mar 12, 2025

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National Civil War Centre and Newark Museum - Studio Residency

Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Organisation: Institution
Duration: 5 months
Theme: Work with community groups

The residence provides

Grant: 19,500 £
Working condition: Studio
Rent/fee: free

Location

Newark
United Kingdom

Eligibility conditions

Resident of United Kingdom
You must be registered with HMRC as self-employed in order that Newark & Sherwood District Council to pay you.

Deadline

Mar 14, 2025

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ésam Caen/Cherbourg - Laboratoire Modulaire

Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Organisation: University
Duration: 1 year
Theme: No theme

The residence provides

Grant: 10,000 €
Working condition: Studio
Accommodation: Privat space
Rent/fee: free

Location

Caen
France

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Mar 14, 2025

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Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Sound / Architecture / Drawing / Literature / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Textile Art / Curatorial
Organisation: Artist run
Duration: 2 weeks
Theme: ilnlaai gTeMmvnir

The residence provides

Working condition: Live/work studio
Accommodation: Live/work studio
Rent/fee: 250 € per / week

Location

Einrlb
Germany

Eligibility conditions

Born before 1997
We prefer guests who arrive without a plane. If you are international: we prefer travellers who integrate their residency in berlin into a broader stay in northern central europe in order to be able to hold on to the term "minimal travel". Please write some sentences about your travelplans.

Deadline

Mar 14, 2025

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Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Sound / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Organisation: other
Duration: 2 weeks
Theme: No theme

The residence provides

Grant: 3,000 CAD + free meals
Working condition: Live/work studio
Accommodation: Live/work studio
Rent/fee: free

Location

Ynoku
Canada

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Canada
Nationality: Canadian
Two artists, one Northern Artist and one Artist from Canada, will be selected for 2026

Deadline

Mar 14, 2025

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Brailcb

Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Sound / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Organisation: Institution
Duration: 11 months
Theme: No theme

The residence provides

Grant: 2,500 $ + Mentorship
Working condition: Studio
Rent/fee: free

Location

Oerynw k
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of New York (US)
For emerging and early-career* artists, artist collectives, and collaboratives based in New York City

Deadline

Mar 14, 2025

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Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Sound / Painting / Architecture / Drawing / Literature / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics / Curatorial
Organisation: Artist run
Duration: 8 days
Theme: mhnPsamannt ,alua,li

The residence provides

Working condition: Shared studio
Accommodation: Live/work studio
Rent/fee: 270 € per / stay

Location

Weolb
Germany

Eligibility conditions

We prefer guests who arrive without a plane. If you are international: we prefer travellers who integrate their residency in berlin into a broader stay in northern central europe in order to be able to hold on to the term "minimal travel". Please write some sentences about your travelplans.

Deadline

Mar 14, 2025

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Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Graphic / Textile Art / Ceramics / Glass / Metal / Jewellery
Organisation: Institution
Duration: 1 year
Theme: No theme

The residence provides

Working condition: Studio
Rent/fee: 111 CAD per / month

Location

Oorntot
Canada

Eligibility conditions

No students
For artists graduated within five years

Deadline

Mar 14, 2025

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Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Organisation: other
Duration: 2 weeks
Theme: oanit aLespnmcaFrsod

The residence provides

Working condition: Live/work studio
Accommodation: Privat space
Rent/fee: free
Travel refund

Location

Taikin
Lithuania

Eligibility conditions

No students

Deadline

Mar 14, 2025

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Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Sound / Installation / Performance
Organisation: other
Duration: 3 months
Theme: oSnud

The residence provides

Grant: 8,000 €
Accommodation: Privat space
Rent/fee: free

Location

Ncageenhop
Denmark

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Algeria, Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Palestine

Deadline

Mar 15, 2025

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Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Sound / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Organisation: Foundation
Duration: variable
Theme: No theme

The residence provides

Grant: 1,350 $ per month
Working condition: Studio
Accommodation: Privat space
Rent/fee: free

Location

Olrselw
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Mar 15, 2025

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Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Sound / Painting / Drawing / Literature / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Organisation: other
Duration: 1 year
Theme: cnsluser iimss rtataidoancse oen/Ri

The residence provides

Accommodation: Privat space
Rent/fee: free

Location

Yekn wro
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Mar 15, 2025

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Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Painting / Photography / Installation
Organisation: other
Duration: 6 weeks
Theme: No theme

The residence provides

Grant: 600 € + Materials budget 300 € + Exhibition + Publication
Working condition: Studio
Accommodation: Privat space
Rent/fee: free
Travel refund: up to 400 €

Location

Kausan
Lithuania

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Portugal, Spain, Ukraine
For artists from the CreArt 3.0 network: Kaunas, LT; Liepaja, LV; Skopje, MK; Aveiro, PT; Valladolid, ES; Venice, IT; Clermont-Ferrand, FR; Rouen, FR; Ceske Budejovice, CZ; Oulu, FI; Regensburg, DE; members of HDLU (Croatian Association of Visual Artists); Ukrainian artists through collaboration with Dialog from Lviv.

Deadline

Mar 15, 2025

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Aoledtkucns-aei i ohr-itasrn en gnrbnhacet etiçturf/irsu n yi iitsft

Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Video
Organisation: Institution
Duration: 3 months
Theme: No theme

The residence provides

Grant: 1,500 € per month + 500 € Production budget
Working condition: Studio
Accommodation: Privat space
Rent/fee: free
Travel refund

Location

Rinleb
Germany

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of Sicilia (IT)
Application in Italian and in English, or only in English

Deadline

Mar 15, 2025

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Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Sound / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Organisation: other
Duration: variable
Theme: No theme

The residence provides

Working condition: Studio
Accommodation: Privat space
Rent/fee: free
Travel refund

Location

Lmasauaal
Estonia

Eligibility conditions

Art Residencies – Immersive artistic journeys

Isn't it every artist's wish to have the time and space to develop their art practice and explore new techniques in an inspiring environment, free from distractions and stress? This is what the best art residencies offer.

Art residencies do not only foster artistic growth, but also provide opportunities to expand networks, foster international collaborations and friendships, and reward your artistic practice. The impact of an art residency on an artist's work can be significant. Seize the opportunity by finding open calls for art residencies on our website.

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FAQs: Art Residencies

You can read answers to the most frequently asked questions about art residencies here.

What is an art residency?

Art residencies provide artists with time and space to focus on their practice, and some even offer financial support in the form of fellowships or honorarium. Moreover, they offer artists the opportunity to work in new environments, which are often away from the artists’ usual surroundings and daily obligations.

How did art residencies start and evolve over time?

Throughout history, artists have traveled abroad for education, to learn new techniques, and to study the work of other artists. During the Renaissance, many artists flocked to Italy to learn from the work of the Italian masters. In the 16th century, the Accademia delle Arti del Disegno in Florence initiated a residency program for artists in Rome. In the 17th century, the French Academy in Rome established the Prize of Rome, which welcomed French artists for multi-year stays for artistic and educational development. This concept of artist residency has since evolved, and spread throughout the world.

Why should artists consider attending a residency?

Art residencies offer various benefits to artists, serving as platforms for personal and artistic growth. They provide dedicated spaces, without daily distractions, sometimes without any production pressures. In addition, residencies provide artists with a new working environment, often complemented by unique research opportunities and the exploration of new techniques. They are also beneficial for recent graduates transitioning into professional practice. Other benefits include the expansion of the artist’s network, as well as potential collaborations and projects. Finally, art residencies bring recognition to one’s artistic practice, thus validating the work carried out.

How do I choose the right art residency?

As you can see on the Artenda website, there is a multitude of quite different art residencies. Choosing the right one depends on your goals for the residency. Since the application process can be time-consuming, a careful selection is crucial. It is key to consider its specific type of residency, and to keep in mind your expectations, your preferred location, and your practice goals. Select the residencies to which you apply accordingly.

In addition, a targeted approach can increase your chances of success. As popular residencies attract many applicants, you may also want to consider lesser-known opportunities – sometimes they have everything the more famous ones offer, except the already established reputation. Consider applying for fewer residencies, but spend more time creating strong, comprehensive applications. Starting well before the submission deadline is key for a strong application.

How do I apply for an art residency?

Most open calls for art residencies require artists to submit a comprehensive application, including a project description, a portfolio, a resume, and sometimes a recommendation letter.

Do you need some help with this? Our online courses “How to apply for an art residency” serve as step-by-step guides giving you all the tools you need to build a strong application for art residencies.