Short Description

Light Work invites between twelve and fifteen artists to Syracuse to devote one month to creative projects every year. Over 400 artists have participated in Light Work’s Artist-in-Residence Program, and many of them have gone on to achieve international acclaim.

Eligibility

Our international residency program is open to all artists working in photography or image-based media, from any country.

Submission Requirements

  • Personal Info
  • CV
  • Portfolio
  • Biography
  • Artist Statement / Work Description
  • Letter of Intent

How to Apply

Online Application

Program Benefits & Awards

The residency includes a $5,000 stipend, a furnished artist apartment, 24-hour access to our state-of-the-art facilities, and generous staff support. Work by each Artist-in-Residence is published in a special edition of Contact Sheet: The Light Work Annual, along with an essay commissioned by Light Work. Work by former Artists-in-Residence is also part of the Light Work Collection.

Entry Fee

$10.00

Location

New York, United States

Timeline

  • Application Deadline: 1 July 2025

Website Link: https://www.lightwork.org/air/