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Artist residency open calls with upcoming deadlines — 168 active, each showing whether travel, accommodation and a stipend are actually covered. Updated daily.

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Explore 168 active residencies in our database. We surface funding type, application fees, and resources (studios, lodging, stipends) so you can focus on opportunities that fit your practice. Selection rotates daily; sign in for full access, career strategy building, and deadline tracking.

Synthetic Craft Residencies (Glass + Metal Lab)RESIDENCYFully Funded

Synthetic Craft Residencies (Glass + Metal Lab)

Craftwork4All

Full coverage of all travel and accommodation expenses for selected practitioners; access to advanced glass and metal fabrication labs for collaborative research; opportunity to develop hybrid material objects through interdisciplinary methodology; integration into a pan-European co-creation initiative.

Rolling application for Spring 2027 cycle.No direct fundingSlovenia (Network spans EU)
ARiR Guiniguada Spring Retreat 2027RESIDENCYPartial Funding

ARiR Guiniguada Spring Retreat 2027

ARiR Guiniguada

Accommodation and studio space in a specialized retreat setting on the Canary Islands, providing a secluded environment in a unique biosphere.

Oct 1, 2026No direct fundingGran Canaria, Spain
Malakta Art Factory — Artist in ResidenceRESIDENCYSelf-Funded

Malakta Art Factory — Artist in Residence

Art Factory Malakta

Artist-run rural Finnish residency with communal kitchens, bike access, optional mentoring, and extensive workshop facilities on the Malax river.

Dec 31, 2026Private room at Heal Inn; studio access; workshops (wood, ceramic, darkroom); two saunasMalax, Ostrobothnia, Finland
SIT-PLU Residencies 2027 – Situated Creative Practices for the PluriverseRESIDENCY

SIT-PLU Residencies 2027 – Situated Creative Practices for the Pluriverse

Baltan Laboratories / SIT-PLU Consortium

One-year research residency; production budget; curatorial support; exhibition/presentation opportunities across European partner sites.

May 31, 2027Netherlands, Italy, Spain (multiple sites)
Mt. San Angelo Residencies, VCCA in Virginia – Summer 2027RESIDENCYFully Funded

Mt. San Angelo Residencies, VCCA in Virginia – Summer 2027

Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA)

Fully funded residence including a separate bedroom, a separate studio, and three meals a day on a 400-acre campus in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Financial assistance is available.

Sep 15, 2026No direct fundingAmherst, Virginia, USA
NYC Mural and Public Arts ResidencyRESIDENCYSelf-Funded

NYC Mural and Public Arts Residency

School of Visual Arts (SVA)

Guided tours of sanctioned and unsanctioned works, studio visits with established practitioners, critical dialogues with working artists and critics, practical workshops, and the collaborative design and execution of a public outdoor mural. Immerses participants in the creative energy of New York City.

Ongoing open application window.No direct fundingNew York City, NY, USA
Residencia-Micro R.A.R.O. Buenos Aires 2026RESIDENCYSelf-Funded

Residencia-Micro R.A.R.O. Buenos Aires 2026

Colectivo R.A.R.O. (Red de Artistas en Residencia Organizada)

A dedicated workspace within a curated network of over 25 local artists' ateliers. The program includes personalized curatorial advisory, guided integration into the city's artistic circuit (including gallery tours), participation in a final collective exhibition, and a collective audiovisual recording of the residency process.

Dec 31, 2026No direct fundingBuenos Aires, Argentina

FAQ

Who are these residencies for?

Programs are open to authors at various career stages — from emerging to established professionals. Exact age, nationality, or educational criteria are always listed in the program description.

What is the difference between funding types?

We categorize programs as fully funded (covering travel, lodging, and providing a stipend), partially funded, or self-funded (where the artist covers some costs). This helps you filter options quickly.

How should I prepare my portfolio for residencies?

Keep your CV, artist statement, and high-quality work images up to date. Logged-in users can use the CallOpen.art AI generator to adapt their statement to specific call requirements.

What if the deadline is approaching fast?

Use our quick-prep checklists. They help structure your application process so you can submit a polished proposal on time.

Can I apply to multiple programs at once?

Yes, this is the best strategy. Our built-in tracker lets you monitor dozens of submissions in parallel and reminds you when deadlines approach.