Organizer Information:

Bethany Arts Community (BAC). BAC offers residencies to emerging and established artists for the development of both new works and works-in-progress, creating an environment where artists from different disciplines can work in community.

Title & Description:

Applications are open for the 2026 BAC Fall Multidisciplinary Residency.

This two-week residency surrounds artists with uninhibited creativity, allowing them to work alongside other residents and local studio artists. A unique and mandatory component of this residency is Community Programming: each artist is asked to develop and facilitate a Community Program related to their residency plan to engage with the local community in Ossining and Westchester County.

Category:

Multidisciplinary. (Visual arts, sculpture, writing, theater, dance, music, film, performance art, and more).

Eligibility:

  • Who: Emerging and established artists working across any discipline and medium.
  • Age Limit: Applicants MUST be 21 years or older.
  • Duration: Artists must be able to stay in residence for the entire length of the residency (September 22 – October 6, 2026).
  • Group Size: Artist team applications will only be considered for groups of up to 3 members.

Program Benefits & Awards:

  • Stipend: A $450 total stipend ($225 per week) awarded upon completion of the residency.
  • Accommodation & Workspace: Room & board provided, along with a private studio conducive to the artist’s medium and/or project.
  • Meals & Dietary Strict Constraint: 3 basic meals a day are provided. Note: BAC is ONLY able to accommodate vegan, plant-based, vegetarian, dairy-free, and/or gluten-free diets. * (Note: Artists are responsible for their own transportation to/from BAC and any supplies/materials needed for their practice).

Application Requirements:

Incomplete applications or submissions that exceed outlined content limits will not be considered. Applicants must provide:

  1. One Letter of Recommendation (LOR): Submitted directly by the recommender via Submittable.
  2. One Reference: A contact for a reference (must be a different, non-familial person than the LOR writer). Both should be able to speak to your artistry, character, and integrity.

How to Apply?

Submit your application online via the official portal: BethanyArts.Submittable.com

Key Dates:

  • Application Deadline: May 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.
  • Letters of Recommendation Deadline: May 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.
  • Notifications: June 26, 2026.
  • Residency Dates: September 22 – October 6, 2026 (One two-week session).
  • Optional Q&A Sessions (Zoom): Feb 26, Mar 26, Apr 16, and Apr 23, 2026. (Email submit@bethanyarts.org to request the link).

Location:

Bethany Arts Community, Ossining, New York, USA.

Contact Information:

Email: submit@bethanyarts.org

Website: www.bethanyarts.org