Organizer Information
CPW (Center for Photography at Woodstock) is a not-for-profit, artist-centred organisation established in 1977 that supports artists working in photography and related media through residencies, exhibitions, workshops, and community engagement. In 2025 CPW opened its newly renovated headquarters in Kingston, NY as a hub for creative practice, presentation, and learning.
Title & Description
2026 CPW Artist-in-Residence (Woodstock AIR)
CPW’s Woodstock AIR program invites photographers and lens-based artists to apply for a fully supported one-month residency designed to provide time, space, and critical support for creative work. The residency emphasises exploration, community building, and the advancement of artistic practice, offering access to studio facilities, equipment, and CPW’s Digital Media Lab in Kingston.
Category
Photography & Lens-Based Arts, including but not limited to: digital media, documentary, multimedia, printmaking, social practice, and visual arts.
Eligibility
- Open to U.S.-based artists (typically with priority to residents of the U.S.) working in photography or related disciplines.
- CPW encourages applications from BIPOC and ALAANA identifying artists, though all applicants are welcome.
- Applicants may not be enrolled in a full-time degree program at the time of the residency (except for Ph.D. students who are exempt).
- Former residents may not reapply.
Program Benefits & Support
- One-month residency with accommodation and shared studio space in Woodstock, NY.
- $2,000 honorarium and $250 travel stipend.
- Access to a large studio house with workspace, a large-format printer, editing setup, and technical support.
- Access to CPW’s Digital Media Lab in Kingston — including professional printers, scanners, and editing stations.
- Critical and technical support during the residency.
- Opportunities to participate in public programming, open studios, and community dialogue.
Application Fee
None — there is no application fee for the residency.
Application Requirements
Applications are submitted via the CPW Submittable portal
- Work Samples: 10–15 digital images (2000px on longest side), or screenshots/links for video work.
- Work Plan Proposal: Brief outline of how you intend to use your residency time (max 300 words).
- Short Bio: Summary of professional art career (max 250–300 words).
- Artist Statement: Describing current projects/process (max 250–300 words).
- Resume/CV: Listing exhibitions, residencies, and related experience.
- Reference Contacts: Emails and phone numbers for two professional references.
- Headshot: For potential use on CPW’s website and Instagram, if accepted.
Key Dates
- Submission Deadline: January 31, 2026 — 11:59pm EST (final deadline via Submittable).
- Residency cycles generally begin in June 2026 and last four weeks.
- Applicants are typically notified after review in early 2026.
Location
Woodstock, NY — Artist residency housing and studios, with additional facilities available at CPW’s Kingston Digital Media Lab, Kingston, NY.
Additional Details
- Woodstock AIR is a highly regarded residency that supports community engagement, artistic experimentation, and critical development.
- The program often encourages public activities like artist talks and workshops.
- It has a long history of supporting photographers and artists working with lens-based media.