Organizer Information:
500 Capp Street, located in San Francisco, California, is dedicated to the legacy of artist David Ireland and to supporting experimental, conceptual, and boundary-pushing practices. Through residencies, exhibitions, and public programs, 500 Capp Street provides artists with space, resources, and archives that connect contemporary practice with Bay Area conceptual art history.
Title & Description:
500 Capp Street International Artist Residency 2025–2026 (San Francisco, USA)
500 Capp Street invites applications for its 2025–2026 Artist Residency, supported by the Sanger Family Foundation. This two-month residency offers international and U.S.-based artists the opportunity to conduct research, create new work, and present it in a culminating exhibition. Artists are encouraged to engage with conceptual approaches, pushing the boundaries of material and medium. Sculpture and practices aligned with David Ireland’s philosophies are particularly welcome.
Residents will live or work in The House, access the Paule Anglim Archive Room and David Ireland Archive, and work closely with curator Lian Ladia. The program supports installations, interventions, and public programming, culminating in a final exhibition.
Theme:
Conceptual art and practices that challenge material and medium, with a focus on sculpture and alignment with David Ireland’s artistic philosophies.
Key Dates:
- Deadline: September 30, 2025
- Application Opens: August 11, 2025
- Notification Date: November 20, 2025
Location:
500 Capp Street, San Francisco, California, USA
Duration:
- Residency: 2 months (Spring–Summer 2026)
- Exhibition: 2 months following the residency
Eligibility:
- Open to international and U.S.-based artists (solo, collaborative, or collective)
- Artists working with conceptual approaches are strongly encouraged to apply
Costs/Funding:
- \$5,000 travel stipend
- \$2,500 honorarium (individual or collective)
- Up to \$10,000 production budget
Provided by Host:
- Live/work studio in The House
- Access to David Ireland Archive and Paule Anglim Archive Room
- Curatorial support with Lian Ladia
- Institutional support and resources from 500 Capp Street staff
- Final exhibition of work produced during residency
Expectations & Outcomes:
- Two-month research residency leading to a public exhibition
- Artists may develop installations, interventions, or public programs during residency
- Concluding two-month exhibition of new work created
Application Requirements:
- Online application form via 500 Capp Street website
- Proposal outlining residency project and research interests
How to Apply:
- Apply through the official residency page: 500 Capp Street Residency Application
- Questions or site visit requests: visit@500cappstreet.org
Website/Link: https://500cappstreet.org/2025-2026-500-capp-international-artist-residency/
