Organizer Information:

The Wassaic Project. A non-profit organization that brings artists and writers into the hamlet of Wassaic to live and work, nurturing connections between artists and neighbors.

Title & Description:

Applications are open for the 2027 Artist Residency (Summer Sessions).

The residency functions as a creative laboratory untied to outcome. Summer residents receive 24-hour access to an adaptable, semi-private studio in the historic Luther Barn. Monthly programming includes open studios, group studio visits with embedded critics, and one-on-one studio visits and artist talks with creative professionals.

Category:

Contemporary Visual Art, Performing Art, & Writing.

Eligibility:

  • Who: Individual artists, collaborative teams, groups of two or more individual artists, and artists applying through the Family Residency program.

Program Benefits & Awards:

  • Workspace: 24-hour access to a 200–300 sq. ft. semi-private studio. Access to a print shop and wood shop.
  • Accommodation: A private bedroom in a shared house with common spaces, bathrooms, and a kitchen. (Family Residency participants receive a private house).
  • Professional Development: Studio visits, open studios, and artist talks.

Application Fee & Program Costs:

  • Application Fee: $25 (Waivers available for financial hardship).
  • Residency Fee: The residency is offered on a sliding scale from $0–$900 per session. While financial assistance is available (the review process is strictly need-blind), those who are able to contribute are asked to pay $900 per session.

Application Requirements:

Submit via SlideRoom:

  1. Contact information.
  2. 1–10 work samples.
  3. CV (3 pages max).
  4. 2 references.
  5. Proposal (Max 200 words): Describe what makes you curious, what you are interested in investigating, and what your jumping-off point would be.
  6. Definition of Success: A statement defining your criteria for success and sharing any documentation of community impact or process.

How to Apply?

Submit your application via the official Wassaic Project SlideRoom portal.

Key Dates:

  • Application Period: March 23 to July 1, 2026.
  • Deadline: July 1, 2026.
  • Notification: Early October 2026.
  • 2027 Summer Residency Sessions:
    • June 3 - June 28
    • July 8 - August 2
    • August 5 - August 30
    • September 2 - September 15
  • Optional Office Hours (Zoom): Select dates in April, May, June, and July (see website for details).

Location:

The Wassaic Project, Wassaic, New York, USA.

Contact Information:

Email: will@wassaicproject.org / danielle@wassaicproject.org

Website: https://www.wassaicproject.org/apply