Top Artist Residencies 2025

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Deadline

June 1, 2025

Information

Les Chantiers Residency

Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Sound / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture
Organisation: Institution
Duration: 3 months
Theme: No theme

The residence provides

Grant: 3,000 € + production budget
Working condition: Studio
Accommodation: Privat space
Rent/fee: free

Location

Brest
France

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Bretagne (FR)

Deadline

June 1, 2025

Information

TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image

Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Photography
Organisation: Institution
Duration: 1 month
Theme: Contemporary Photography

The residence provides

Grant: 3,000 $ + 1,000$ ink and paper usage fees
Working condition: Shared studio
Rent/fee: free
Travel refund: up to 1,500 $

Location

Philadelphia
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

No students

Deadline

June 1, 2025

Information

Centre d'art contemporain - Synagogue of Delme

Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Sound / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Organisation: Institution
Duration: 3 months
Theme: Territoire

The residence provides

Grant: 2,000 € + 2,000 € budget
Working condition: Live/work studio
Accommodation: Live/work studio
Rent/fee: free

Location

Lindre-Basse
France

Eligibility conditions

No students
Artists who graduated at least 2 years ago. French language skills required.

Deadline

June 1, 2025

Information

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Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Painting / Drawing / Graphic / Sculpture
Organisation: other
Duration: 2 weeks
Theme: No theme

The residence provides

Grant: 500 $
Working condition: Shared studio
Accommodation: Privat space
Rent/fee: free

Location

Evelldanc
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of United States of America

Deadline

June 1, 2025

Information

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

The residence provides

Working condition: Shared studio
Accommodation: Shared
Rent/fee: 975 $ per / stay

Location

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Italy

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

June 1, 2025

Information

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

The residence provides

Working condition: Shared studio
Rent/fee: 500 € per / stay

Location

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Germany

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

June 1, 2025

Information

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Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Painting / Architecture / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Organisation: Institution
Duration: 2 months
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The residence provides

Grant: 12,000 € + 4,000 € Budget production & Living expenses
Rent/fee: free
Travel refund

Location

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France

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of France
For artists based outside the Communauté d'Agglomération de Saint-Dié-des-Vosges. A vehicle is needed

Deadline

June 1, 2025

Information

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Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics / Curatorial
Organisation: Institution
Duration: 4 months
Theme: No theme

The residence provides

Grant: 2,500 € + 3,500 € budget + Publication
Working condition: Studio
Rent/fee: free

Location

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France

Eligibility conditions

French languages skills required

Deadline

June 1, 2025

Information

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Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Organisation: other
Duration: 3 months
Theme: No theme

The residence provides

Grant: 1,500 € + Pro­duc­ti­on Bud­get 1,500 €
Working condition: Studio
Rent/fee: free
Travel refund: up to 480 €

Location

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Belgium

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands

Deadline

June 1, 2025

Information

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Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Sculpture / Textile Art
Organisation: other
Duration: 6 months
Theme: No theme

The residence provides

Grant: 61,000 AED
Rent/fee: free

Location

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United Arab Emirates

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

June 2, 2025

Information

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Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Organisation: Institution
Duration: 6 months
Theme: No theme

The residence provides

Grant: 6,600 € + 7,000 € budget
Working condition: Live/work studio
Accommodation: Live/work studio
Rent/fee: free

Location

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France

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of France
Nationality: French

Deadline

June 2, 2025

Information

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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 years
Theme: No theme

The residence provides

Grant: 5,000 £
Working condition: Studio
Rent/fee: free

Location

Doonln
United Kingdom

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

June 2, 2025

Information

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Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Organisation: other
Duration: 3 weeks
Theme: No theme

The residence provides

Working condition: Studio
Accommodation: Privat space
Rent/fee: 900 $ per / stay

Location

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United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

June 2, 2025

Information

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Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Photography / Video
Organisation: other
Duration: 1 month
Theme: No theme

The residence provides

Grant: 1,000 $ + 250 $ budget
Working condition: Studio
Accommodation: Privat space
Rent/fee: free
Travel refund: up to 500 $

Location

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United States of America

Eligibility conditions

No students

Deadline

June 2, 2025

Information

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

The residence provides

Grant: 4,000 $
Working condition: Studio
Accommodation: Privat space
Rent/fee: free
Travel refund

Location

Iiamm
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago
For emerging to mid-career Caribbean artists and cultural practitioners based in the Caribbean or its diaspora

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.

Are you looking for an open call for art residency in a specific country or city? Check our carefully chosen selections:
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.