Organizer Information
Galveston Artist Residency (GAR) is a fully funded, non-profit residency program dedicated to supporting the creative development of visual artists. Located on Galveston Island, Texas, GAR provides artists with uninterrupted time, studio space, and accommodation to focus on their practice. The residency fosters a small, collaborative community of artists and staff, encouraging professional exchange, creative experimentation, and sustained artistic engagement. GAR is committed to offering an immersive environment that blends Galveston’s unique coastal and industrial context with a supportive studio experience.
Title & Description
Galveston Artist Residency 2026–2027 – Open Call for Visual Artists
The Galveston Artist Residency invites applications for its 2026–2027 year, offering three fully funded 10-month residencies from October 1, 2026, to August 1, 2027. Designed as a gift of dedicated studio time, the program provides artists with a private apartment, a fully equipped studio, and a monthly stipend, along with a travel allowance. Residents are encouraged to focus on their Visual Art practice in a period of sustained immersion. GAR seeks artists who will benefit from uninterrupted studio work while engaging with a small, supportive community. The residency combines solitude for creative focus with access to a collaborative network and professional guidance.
Categories
- Visual Art
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Photography
- Video/Film
- Installation
- Performance
- Media Arts / Interdisciplinary Practices
Eligibility
- Open to artists currently living, working, or studying in the United States (international artists on valid U.S. visas are eligible, but visa extension is the artist’s responsibility).
- Emerging and established Visual Artists at any career stage.
- Individual artists, collaborations, or small teams (note: teams share studio and accommodation).
- Commitment to the full 10-month residency period is required.
- Artists must be adaptable to small, shared community living conditions.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Fully funded residency, including:
- Private apartment and studio space.
- Monthly stipend of $1,400 USD.
- Travel stipend of $500 USD (granted upon arrival and departure).
- Immersive time dedicated to artistic practice with minimal distractions.
- Access to a small, collaborative artist community.
- Professional and personal growth through sustained studio work in a unique coastal environment.
- Support for artistic collaboration, family, and pets (prior approval required).
Note: Residents are responsible for health insurance, art materials, and transportation beyond the provided travel stipend.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- 20 images/examples of recent work with title, date, media, and dimensions.
- Artist statement, brief bio, and statement of intent.
- Resume including contact information.
- Three professional references.
Applications submitted through any other means will not be accepted.
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 28 March 2026
- Notification of Selection: End of June 2026
- Residency Period: October 1, 2026 – August 1, 2027
Location
Galveston, Texas, United States
Additional Details
- GAR accommodates a maximum of three residents per year.
- Residents are encouraged to be self-reliant, flexible, and respectful within the small community.
- Spouses, partners, children, and pets may join residents with prior approval; residents are responsible for additional arrangements.
- Residents are encouraged to explore the local environment and professional art networks while focusing primarily on their creative practice.
- Transportation: Having access to a car is strongly recommended due to limited public transit.
- The program emphasizes deep, uninterrupted engagement with art-making and a supportive, close-knit community experience.