Organizer Information
The Anderson Center Residency Program, hosted at the Anderson Center at Tower View, is a nonprofit artist community established in 1995 on the historic Tower View estate in Red Wing, Minnesota. It restores and maintains historic buildings to provide studios, galleries, performance spaces, and natural surroundings that inspire creativity. The Center supports artists of exceptional promise through residencies, fellowships, and community engagement, having hosted over 900 residents from dozens of countries. It emphasizes interdisciplinary arts exchange, minimizing distractions for focused work, and connecting artists with the local community.
Title & Description
2026 Artist Residency Program
This flagship program offers 2- or 4-week (preference for 4-week) cohort-based residencies in June, July, August, and October 2026. It provides artists with a dedicated live/work space in a supportive, inspiring environment on the historic Tower View estate to create, advance, or complete new work. Residents live in community with a cohort of up to 5 artists from diverse disciplines, enjoy chef-prepared meals, and engage in interdisciplinary exchange. The program serves as a catalyst for innovation, drawing on the estate's natural beauty and resources (e.g., sculpture garden, trails, studios). Residents are expected to contribute to the community through at least one engagement activity (e.g., talk, workshop, or performance). It is ideal for artists seeking focused creative time away from daily obligations in a welcoming, rural setting that fosters new inspiration and connections.
Categories
All disciplines and mediums: Visual Art, Writing/Literature, Music/Composition, Performance, Choreography/Dance, Multidisciplinary, Scholars, Translators, and other creative/intellectual genres (including hybrid or non-categorical work).
Eligibility
Early-career, mid-career, and established artists based anywhere in the world (international applicants welcome). No age limit or specific nationality restrictions. Open to artists of exceptional promise and demonstrated accomplishment. Previous residents must wait one year before reapplying.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Live/work space in the historic residence
- Chef-prepared communal meals (Monday–Friday) and groceries
- Interdisciplinary cohort fellowship and exchange
- Access to on-site resources (studios, sculpture garden, trails)
- Airport/train pickup/drop-off in the area
- No direct stipend for this general program (some specialized tracks offer funding)
- Opportunity for community engagement and professional growth
Application Fee
$30.00
Application Requirements
- Brief artist statement (100 words or fewer)
- Resume or CV (3 pages max)
- Work plan (one-page Word or PDF) describing the proposed project
- Work samples (discipline-specific, e.g., up to 5 images for visual artists, 10 pages of prose for writers, video/audio excerpts for performers; may include hyperlinks in PDF/Word)
- All materials submitted digitally via Submittable
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 13 January 2026
- Notification Date: 3 March 2026
- Residency periods: June, July, August, and October 2026 (2- or 4-week sessions)
Location
Anderson Center at Tower View, Red Wing, Minnesota, United States
Additional Details
One application covers all available 2026 months. Jury panel reviews applications. Artists arrange their own travel (the Center provides airport/train transfers). The program prioritizes focused work with minimal distractions but requires meaningful community contribution. Accommodations available for disabilities (contact in advance). Equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, etc. Other specialized 2026 calls (e.g., Early Career for MN/NYC artists, Deaf Artists Residency, Salzburg Exchange) have separate eligibility and no/low fees—check Submittable for full listings.