Organizer Information
Stove Works Residency is an artist-run residency program based in the United States that hosts international and local practitioners across contemporary Visual Arts and interdisciplinary fields. Running annually from February to November, the program supports emerging and established artists by providing structured time, space, and material resources for research and production.
The residency emphasizes process over output, encouraging artists to develop work in a self-directed environment without curatorial constraints. Alongside private studios and living accommodations, Stove Works fosters a collaborative environment where residents engage with peers, workshops, and community programming. The institution operates as both a production site and a cultural platform, integrating Workshops, Residency, and public engagement opportunities within a shared creative ecosystem.
Title & Description
Stove Works Artist Residency – February–November 2026 Open Call
This Residency program invites artists from around the world to apply for a flexible stay of one to three months at Stove Works’ production-based campus. The residency is designed as a dedicated retreat from professional and personal demands, offering uninterrupted time for experimentation, research, and creative development across multiple disciplines.
Selected participants will join a cohort of over 60 residents throughout the 2026 cycle, contributing to an evolving community of makers, thinkers, and cultural practitioners. The program does not impose thematic or output requirements; instead, artists are encouraged to determine their own goals, whether focused on material production, conceptual research, or interdisciplinary exploration.
Residents are provided with access to extensive facilities, including metal, wood, and print shops, as well as private studios and communal spaces. While participation in public programming is optional, it is encouraged as a means of engaging with broader audiences and expanding dialogue around artistic practice.
The residency prioritizes autonomy, collaboration, and experimentation, positioning itself as a flexible environment where artistic processes can evolve organically.
Categories
- Visual Arts
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Printmaking
- Installation
- Mixed Media
- Photography
- Writing
- Curatorial Practice
- Interdisciplinary Arts
- Research-Based Practice
- Craft / Material-Based Practices
Eligibility
- International and U.S.-based artists may apply
- Open to emerging, mid-career, and established practitioners
- Applicants must be 18 years or older
- All disciplines within the Visual Arts and interdisciplinary fields are eligible
- Artists working in both object-based and non-object-based practices are encouraged to apply
- Applicants must be able to cover travel, materials, and living expenses during residency
- No specific thematic or portfolio restrictions
Program Benefits & Awards
- Fully funded Residency placement (no participation fee after acceptance)
- Private studio and bedroom accommodation
- Private bathroom and shared living facilities
- Access to workshops including:
- Metal shop
- Wood shop
- Print shop
- Common fabrication spaces
- 24-hour studio access
- Collaborative artistic environment with visiting cohort (8 residents per cycle)
- Opportunity to engage in optional public programming and community events
- Inclusion in a nationally recognized residency network
Additional benefits:
- Development of long-term professional networks
- Access to peer learning and interdisciplinary exchange
- Opportunity to donate an artist book to the residency library archive
- Refundable $100 security deposit upon acceptance
Application Fee
Tiered application fee system:
- $10 – May 15 to May 31 (early period)
- $20 – June 1 to June 7
- $30 – June 8 to June 15
- Optional “Free Day” announced via Instagram (limited-time fee waiver)
Additional costs:
- $100 refundable security deposit upon acceptance
- Artists are responsible for travel, materials, and living expenses during residency
Application Requirements
- Completed online application form
- Artist statement or practice description
- Portfolio of recent work
- CV or artistic resume (recommended)
- Basic personal and contact information
- Transaction number from application fee payment
- Optional references or additional documentation (if requested)
Additional requirements upon acceptance:
- Book donation to residency library (artist-selected influential publication)
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Window: May 15 – June 15, 2026
- Early Fee Period: May 15 – May 31
- Mid Fee Period: June 1 – June 7
- Final Fee Period: June 8 – June 15, 2026
- Application Deadline: 15 June 2026
- Residency Period: February – November 2026
Location
Chattanooga, TN, United States
Additional Details
- No required output expectations during residency
- Strong emphasis on process, experimentation, and community exchange
- Artists are encouraged (but not required) to participate in public programming
- Facilities include fabrication shops and 24-hour studio access
- Residency values openness, kindness, and peer engagement
- One studio accommodates off-site or family-based residency arrangements
- Selection includes a diverse international cohort of over 60 artists annually