Organizer Information
ARTS Southeast is a nonprofit organization based in Savannah, Georgia's Starland District, founded in 2014 by three local artists as Sulfur Studios, a DIY art space. Over its first seven years, the organization grew into a home base for Savannah's art community, offering studio space, exhibitions, performances, critique nights, film screenings, and public art projects. In 2021, it received its 501(c)(3) designation and rebranded as ARTS Southeast, with Sulfur Studios continuing as its flagship program. Today, ARTS Southeast houses 26 below-market-rate artist studios, the Ellis Gallery, a Supporter Gallery, a Community Darkroom, Studio Books arts bookstore, and several residency programs, including the ON::View Artist Residency, the Incubator Artist Initiative, and the Ossabaw Island Residency. Its mission is to make Savannah a destination for art and culture in the Southeast by supporting established and emerging artists and engaging a diverse community through creative programming.
Title & Description
ON::View Artist Residency — February–May 2027
The ON::View Artist Residency is a fully funded residency offering a free, high-visibility studio space, lodging, and a $500 stipend to an artist or curator completing a new project, continuing in-progress work, or conducting research. The residency studio sits just off the lobby at ARTS Southeast, with large street-level, east-facing windows onto Bull Street in the Starland District, allowing the community to view the resident's process in real time, from concept to final execution. ARTS Southeast describes the program as the only one of its kind in Savannah, welcoming creatives working in all media from around the globe.
Categories
- Residency
- All Discipline
- Visual Arts
- Curatorial
Eligibility
- Open internationally to artists and curators working in all media
- Current Studio Members, or artists who have been Studio Members at ARTS Southeast within the last 6 months, are not eligible
- Collaborative teams are eligible; one proposal should be submitted per team (the provided housing comfortably fits 2 individuals; teams of more than 2 are encouraged to arrange additional housing)
Program Benefits & Awards
- $500 stipend, which residents may use to offset travel, material costs, or however they choose
- Free lodging for the duration of the residency at the 5th Dimension Apartment, a private studio apartment with full kitchen, bath, garden, and private entrance, located a few blocks from ARTS Southeast
- Free, high-visibility studio space (12 x 12 feet) with 24-hour access
- Multiple opportunities to connect with the local art community, including meet-and-greets and public programming
- Participation in an Instagram takeover during the residency via @onviewresidency
- Opportunity to participate in an annual group exhibition featuring all residents from the previous year (the exhibition for the 2027 cohort will take place in February 2028)
- A letter of support from ARTS Southeast is available to residents seeking outside grants or funding
Application Fee
$50, paid as Step 1 of the application process. ARTS Southeast notes that if the fee is an undue burden, applicants may disclose their situation and the fee may be waived at the organization's discretion.
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 7 September 2026
- First Round Notifications: 18 September 2026
- Interviews with Select Applicants: Monday, September 21 – Friday, September 25, 2026
- Final Notifications: Monday, October 12, 2026
- Residency Period: February – May 2027
Location
Savannah, Georgia, United States
Additional Details
- The Residency Studio has open airflow into the lobby and gallery, so no aerosol or other toxic/high-VOC materials are allowed, and no ongoing or repetitive loud noises such as grinding (occasional hand and power tool use is permitted)
- The studio is climate controlled but may run warmer or cooler than the rest of the building due to its proximity to doors and large windows
- Furnishings in the studio are limited; residents must provide their own materials and supplies
- ARTS Southeast does not insure resident artists' property
- Residents must commit to working in the studio during public open hours (Thursday–Sunday, 12–5 PM) a minimum of one day per week, in addition to having 24-hour access
- Residency dates are firm, with no exceptions for early move-in or late move-out, as spaces must be prepared for the next incoming resident; residents must be present for the First Friday Program Finale
- Residents are encouraged, though not required, to engage the community through a public lecture, workshop, or other interactive event
- Smoking and pets are not allowed in the 5th Dimension Apartment; there is no on-site laundry, though a laundromat is a 5-minute drive away, and free on-street parking is available
- The program is supported in part by the Georgia Council for the Arts (through the Georgia General Assembly and its partner agency, the National Endowment for the Arts) and the City of Savannah, with additional support from local sponsors and program partners including the SCAD Museum of Art and Telfair Museums