Top Artist Residencies 2025

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Deadline

May 31, 2025

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Dogo Residence

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

The residence provides

Working condition: Shared studio
Accommodation: Shared
Rent/fee: free

Location

Lichtensteig
Switzerland

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

May 31, 2025

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Skaftfell Residency

Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Organisation: other
Duration: 12 weeks
Theme: No theme

The residence provides

Working condition: Studio
Accommodation: Privat space
Rent/fee: 1,650 € per / month

Location

Seyðisfjörður
Iceland

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

May 31, 2025

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School of Maybe: Storying the Skies

Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Painting / Architecture / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics / Curatorial / Designer
Organisation: Institution
Duration: 5 days
Theme: Storying The Skies

The residence provides

Working condition: Studio
Rent/fee: 180 € per / day

Location

Graz
Austria

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

May 31, 2025

Information

Desenrwieilys c

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

Working condition: Live/work studio
Accommodation: Live/work studio
Rent/fee: free

Location

Lessrsbu
Belgium

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Belgium
Nationality: Belgian

Deadline

May 31, 2025

Information

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Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Literature / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Organisation: Institution
Duration: 5 weeks
Theme: Baandlircoe tnga

The residence provides

Grant: 2,000 $
Working condition: Studio
Accommodation: Privat space
Rent/fee: free

Location

Lplripueev
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

May 31, 2025

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Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Painting / Drawing / Graphic / Botanical artists
Organisation: Foundation
Duration: 4 weeks
Theme: cnit nrlBagaadeo

The residence provides

Grant: 1,000 $
Working condition: Studio
Accommodation: Privat space
Rent/fee: free

Location

Plepevruli
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

May 31, 2025

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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: 3 months
Theme: No theme

The residence provides

Grant: 3,000 € + 600 € production/research budget
Working condition: Studio
Accommodation: Privat space
Rent/fee: free
Travel refund

Location

Erilbn
Germany

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Timor-Leste (East Timor)

Deadline

May 31, 2025

Information

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Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Ceramics
Organisation: other
Duration: 3 months
Theme: imrCcae

The residence provides

Grant: 3,000 € + 2,600 € Production costs
Working condition: Studio
Accommodation: Privat space
Rent/fee: free

Location

Rneao bl
France

Eligibility conditions

Applicants must have a vehicle

Deadline

May 31, 2025

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Ineclsae pyaiesrd

Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Sound / Painting / Drawing / Literature / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics / Scientists
Organisation: other
Duration: 3 weeks
Theme: cga nrenitnlhEmeaonv

The residence provides

Accommodation: Privat space
Rent/fee: free

Location

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United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

May 31, 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: 3 months
Theme: nGionereat

The residence provides

Grant: 600 CHF per month
Working condition: Live/work studio
Accommodation: Live/work studio
Rent/fee: free

Location

Grelzubn
Switzerland

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

May 31, 2025

Information

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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: 1 month
Theme: No theme

The residence provides

Working condition: Live/work studio
Accommodation: Live/work studio
Rent/fee: free

Location

Ndaxrat
Spain

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

May 31, 2025

Information

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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: ins, ulla,nhamPa anmt

The residence provides

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

Location

Weblo
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

May 31, 2025

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Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics / Researcher
Organisation: Foundation
Duration: 1 month
Theme: laelodbsninpilrtraoony ICircita

The residence provides

Grant: 4,000 €
Working condition: Studio
Accommodation: Privat space
Rent/fee: free

Location

Ssacis
France

Eligibility conditions

No students
For researcher and an artist, the artist must reside outside of France

Deadline

May 31, 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: 1 month
Theme: iGuiinmcga Rgi nLonsiee

The residence provides

Grant: 500 €
Working condition: Live/work studio
Accommodation: Live/work studio
Rent/fee: free
Travel refund

Location

Rddaim
Spain

Eligibility conditions

For artists with at least 5 years of professional experience

Deadline

May 31, 2025

Information

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Genre: Artist Residency
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Installation / Sculpture / Textile Art
Organisation: Foundation
Duration: 2 months
Theme: msa emiadnedgii tDiimrlvea

The residence provides

Grant: 8,000 € purchase of the resulting artwork
Working condition: Live/work studio
Accommodation: Live/work studio
Rent/fee: free

Location

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Switzerland

Eligibility conditions

Born between 1991 (included) and 2007 (included)

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.