Artist Resources
Practical guides to help you research, apply for, and fund artist residencies — from writing your first statement to navigating international programs.
Guides & Articles
How to Write a Strong Artist Statement for Residencies
Your artist statement is the first thing reviewers read. Learn how to communicate your practice clearly, avoid clichés, and make a memorable impression.
The Complete Residency Application Checklist
Most rejections come from missing materials. This checklist covers every document and piece of info you need before hitting submit.
How to Fund Your Residency: Grants, Fellowships & Loans
Many residencies have fees — or require you to be self-funded. Here's a practical guide to finding money to make them possible.
Fee-Based vs Free Residencies: What You Need to Know
Not all residency models are equal. Understand the tradeoffs between paid programs, free programs, and stipend residencies before applying.
What to Actually Expect at Your First Residency
From the first dinner to the final critique, what the day-to-day experience is really like — from artists who've been through it.
International Residencies: Visas, Health Insurance & Logistics
Residencies abroad can be transformative — but there's a lot of practical admin. Here's what to know before applying internationally.
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Watch & Listen
Artist interviews, residency Q&As, and panel discussions — coming soon.
External Resources
Federal grant database — includes NEA and other government arts funding
Comprehensive grant database and nonprofit funding research
Industry organization for residency programs worldwide
Grants and awards specifically for writers
Major grants for artists at critical points in their careers
New York Foundation for the Arts — grants, residencies, fiscal sponsorship