Are artist residencies free?

It varies. Fully funded residencies cover housing and studio space and may add a stipend or materials budget; others charge program or application fees. Arthead labels each listing with its fee status, so you can filter for free-to-apply programs before reading further.

Can international artists apply to these residencies?

Many residency programs accept international applicants, and Arthead notes the eligibility of every listing. Some programs are limited to citizens or residents of the host country; those restrictions are stated on the listing so you don't waste an application.

What does a residency typically provide?

At minimum, studio or work space for a defined period. Beyond that, programs differ: housing, meals, monthly stipends, materials budgets, mentorship, open studios, and a final exhibition are all common. Each Arthead listing summarizes what the specific program includes.

How do I apply for an artist residency?

You apply directly to the host institution. Arthead is a discovery and tracking tool, not an application portal: every listing links straight to the official application page. Most residencies ask for a portfolio, a project proposal, a CV, and sometimes references.

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International·Reykjavik, Iceland·Free entry

National Gallery of Iceland / CUSP: Residency for Time-based Media Artists 2027 (Iceland)

Accommodation and working space for the duration of the residency. Travel and subsistence stipend. Artist fee for collaborating in the open lab/masterclass. Hardware/software may be provided upon request.

CUSP residency hosted by the National Gallery of Iceland in Reykjavik for international artists based outside Iceland working in complex media or emerging technologies (e.g. generative AI, custom sensors, sound, software-based, blockchain, physical and digital hybrid).

National Gallery of Iceland

International·Hameenkyrö, Finland, Finland·Entry fee €1050

Neo Future: Shifting Into New Realities Residency

Financially supported fee of EUR 1,050 available in limited numbers. Regular fee EUR 1,450. Fee covers a 2-week residency (Dec 3-18, 2026) including accommodation.

A two-week thematic residency at Arteles Creative Center in Finland exploring emerging futures, AI, consciousness, transformation, and unconventional knowledge across disciplines.

Arteles Creative Center

Regional·Brescia, Italy·Free entry

IDRA Teatro: Residency on Gender-based Violence 2027 (Italy)

Daily allowance, travel reimbursement, accommodation, workspaces, technical support, mentoring, and access to local networks for a 31-day residency (January-February 2027). Additional costs covered for sustainable travel, family circumstances, visa, or accessibility requirements.

IDRA Teatro invites European performing arts practitioners to apply for a 31-day residency in Brescia, Italy, focusing on gender-based violence and violence against women.

International·Granada, Spain·Free entry

Granada UNESCO City of Literature: International Writers in Residence Programme 2026 (Spain)

30-night residency for two selected writers (November 2 to December 1, 2026). Round-trip travel expenses covered. Single room accommodation on full-board basis at Corrala de Santiago guest residence. Opportunities to engage with Granada's literary community.

The Granada UNESCO City of Literature invites published writers residing in any country and writing in any language to apply for a 30-night residency at the Corrala de Santiago in Granada's historic Realejo district.

Granada UNESCO City of Literature

International·Syracuse, New York, United States·Free entry

2027 Erie Canal Artist-in-Residence

$10,000 stipend per artist (paid quarterly), plus up to $2,000 reimbursement for production of final project. Exhibition in 2028.

A year-long residency (Jan-Dec 2027) for two artists to pursue creative visual inquiry into the New York State Canal System, reflecting on its past, present condition, and future. Artists engage with the Canal, communities, and partner organizations.

Erie Canal Museum / New York State Canal Corporation

International·Greenwich, Connecticut, USA, United States·Free entry

Foundation House Artist Residency Program: Fall 2026 Session

Stipend, private bedroom, all meals, full kitchen access, studio space access, 75 acres of land. Session: November 27 to December 6, 2026. Six residents selected.

A 10-day working residency at Foundation House in backcountry Greenwich, Connecticut. Residents are expected to complete their proposed projects during the session. The program emphasizes collaborative community-building through shared meals and group engagement.

International·OvestLab, Modena, Italy·Free entry

Amigdala: Who Walks Here Artistic Residency at OvestLab, Modena, Italy

Hosting allowance, daily allowance, and travel allowance (Culture Moves Europe); accommodation at OvestLab guesthouse; three territorial curators as mentors; visa support

Collettivo Amigdala invites artists and cultural professionals from Creative Europe countries (excluding Italy) to its transfeminist urban residency at OvestLab in Modena, Italy.

International·Barcelona, Spain·Free entry

Sónar+D / Fundación Cotec: Installation at KNOWCASE

Up to EUR 100,000 (+ VAT) covering all project costs including concept, design, artist fees, technical development, production, installation, and maintenance. Exhibition period: 24 to 36 months starting late February 2027.

Sónar+D and Fundación Cotec invite artists, collectives, designers, technologists, and multidisciplinary teams to propose an interactive public art installation for KNOWCASE, a street-level exhibition space at Cotec’s headquarters in Madrid.

International·Barcelona, Spain·Free entry

Platform Dali: Research and Creation Residencies at Scientific Institutions 2027

Artist fee of EUR 7,500; production budget up to EUR 25,000; curatorial support from Platform Dali; for artists outside Barcelona, travel, accommodation, subsistence, and travel insurance covered within a predefined budget. 12-month structured programme including introductory visit, 45-day on-site residency, and 10-month development phase. Access to five premier research institutions (PRBB, BSC-CNS, ICFO, ICM-CSIC, IFAE).

Platform Dali invites five artists from any discipline to its inaugural residency programme themed "What is Real?" The programme fosters dialogue between artistic creativity and scientific research across five leading institutions in Barcelona.

International·Benin, Benin·Entry fee See official site

Inspiration Benin Residency: At the Heart of African Worlds

Residency grant of 8,500 euros, broken down as 1,500 euros for the return flight and visa, 1,500 euros per month for accommodation, food and local transport, and 4,500 euros for production. A further 1,000 euros goes to the Beninese partner who hosts the project.

The Embassy of France in Benin opens the third edition of Inspiration Benin, At the Heart of African Worlds, a residency for French-speaking artists from anywhere in the world.

Institut français du Bénin

Domestic·Bangalore, India·Entry fee See official site

IASPIS Residency in Bangalore at 1Shanthiroad, 2027

A stipend of SEK 45,000 covering travel, living expenses and some material costs, plus accommodation and a workspace at 1Shanthiroad for two months during 2027.

The Swedish Arts Grants Committee runs its IASPIS residencies abroad with local partners, and the Bangalore placement sits at 1Shanthiroad Studio/Gallery, an artist-run residency and exhibition space founded in 2003 by Suresh Jayaram.

Swedish Arts Grants Committee

Domestic·Museum of Arts and Design, New York City, USA, United States·Entry fee $5

MAD Artist Studios: Artist Residency Cycle 46 and 47

Stipend of $15,000 (3 days/week) or $10,000 (2 days/week), dedicated studio space in the Museum, professional development and studio visits with museum staff.

A six-month community engagement residency on the sixth floor of the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City. Residents work in contemporary craft, design, and visual arts using traditional materials (clay, fiber, wood, glass, metal, stone) or new technologies.

Museum of Arts and Design

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✦ ABOUT ARTIST RESIDENCIES

Artist residencies, answered.

An artist residency gives you dedicated time and space to work: a studio, often housing, sometimes a stipend, in a setting away from your usual routine. Programs run from a couple of weeks to a full year, hosted by institutions ranging from rural retreats to major museums.

This page tracks residency open calls that are currently accepting applications. Every listing is checked by hand before it goes live, shows the deadline, application fee, eligibility, and what the program provides, and links directly to the host institution's own application page.

Are artist residencies free?: It varies. Fully funded residencies cover housing and studio space and may add a stipend or materials budget; others charge program or application fees. Arthead labels each listing with its fee status, so you can filter for free-to-apply programs before reading further.
Can international artists apply to these residencies?: Many residency programs accept international applicants, and Arthead notes the eligibility of every listing. Some programs are limited to citizens or residents of the host country; those restrictions are stated on the listing so you don't waste an application.
What does a residency typically provide?: At minimum, studio or work space for a defined period. Beyond that, programs differ: housing, meals, monthly stipends, materials budgets, mentorship, open studios, and a final exhibition are all common. Each Arthead listing summarizes what the specific program includes.
How do I apply for an artist residency?: You apply directly to the host institution. Arthead is a discovery and tracking tool, not an application portal: every listing links straight to the official application page. Most residencies ask for a portfolio, a project proposal, a CV, and sometimes references.