LGBTQ

Brief Description:FIAR is the first U.S. residency exclusively for LGBTQIA+ artists. The four-week summer residency takes place in Cherry Grove, Fire Island—an iconic LGBTQ community. Selected emerging artists will share a live/work space and engage in studio visits and public lectures by leading figures in contemporary art, scholarship, activism, and curation. Information & Application Details: […]

Garden of Delights is an open call for artists, designers, performers, and creators of all backgrounds to submit interactive and dynamic works celebrating the intersection of art, nature, sustainability, and community, for an evolving outdoor exhibition in Kingston from Spring 2025 to Summer 2026. Category: Visual art, Performance, Mixed media, Photography, Texile Art, Makers, Thinkers, Farmers, […]

Millay Colony offers a 5-day group residency for 3–7 participants, providing artists the time and space to foster creativity, build connections, and develop new or ongoing projects. The residency supports multidisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and collective practices, encouraging both first-time and long-standing collaborations.   Information & Application Details: Deadline: March 1, 12:00 am (midnight) EST Application Portal […]

The Helsinki International Curatorial Programme (HICP), co-organized by Frame and HIAP, offers one-month residencies for contemporary art curators to connect with the Finnish art scene, develop projects, and engage in research. The residency takes place on the island of Suomenlinna, a short ferry ride from Helsinki city center. Information & Application Details: Deadline: 16 March […]

Millay Arts offers multidisciplinary artists the gift of time and space through residencies designed to support the creative process. These residencies aim to enrich artists’ lives, foster connections, and help bring works to life that might not otherwise be realized.   Information & Application Details: Application Portals: Open in mid-November and mid-April. Deadlines: March 1 […]

BRIC has been a cornerstone of Brooklyn’s cultural scene for over 40 years, supporting artists, creators, students, and media makers while uplifting diverse voices. The organization is dedicated to building Brooklyn’s creative future through inclusive, community-driven programs. BRIClab Contemporary Art is an interdisciplinary residency for emerging and early-career artists, offering studio space, professional development, and […]

Millay Arts offers multidisciplinary artists time and space through residencies to support their creative process and practice. The program fosters connections, engages communities, and helps bring unique works to life that may not otherwise be possible. Information & Application Details: Deadlines: March 1 (for residencies August–November) October 1 (for residencies April–July) Residency Duration: Standard: 3.5 […]

Second Shift Studio Residency Program

The Media Arts Assistance Fund (MAAF) supports individual artists in New York State to complete and/or publicly present new works in the genres of sound and moving image art, including emergent technologies. The program encourages submissions from women, gender non-conforming individuals, and people of color. The fund offers up to $7,500 for media artworks in […]