Short Description
Vashon Artist Residency supports artists by offering time, space, and resources to reflect, create and connect on spectacular Vashon Island on the shore of the Salish Sea in Washington State. This opportunity is a self-directed residency and we welcome artists at all stages of a creative career.
We strive to make this opportunity accessible and include artists of varied economic, cultural and geographic backgrounds to stimulate an insightful, respectful and compelling communal experience.
Eligibility
Applicants must be at least 21 years old and not enrolled in a full-time, matriculated degree program. While not required, we strongly recommend that applicants have the ability to read and speak English.
Artists who attended Vashon Artist Residency in 2025 are not eligible for the current cycle and may reapply for the 2027 session.
SESSIONS: All sessions are 4 weeks long except for Sessions 1, 5 and 9, which are 2-week sessions. We currently have four artists in each residency session.
EXPECTATIONS: We do not place productivity or public presentation requirements on residents. Artists are free to experiment, research, create new work and rest as they wish. Any work artists make at Vashon Artist Residency will be theirs.
How to Apply
Online Application
Entry Fee
Vashon Artist Residency’s nonrefundable $25 application fee covers our online application system. Applicants unable to pay can request a fee waiver by emailing us, no explanation needed.
Upon acceptance, a $100 nonrefundable deposit and a signed Resident Artist Agreement are required to secure your spot. This fee cannot be waived.
To make our residency accessible to artists at different income levels, we offer a sliding-scale fee structure. If selected, you’ll be asked to indicate the fee amount you’re able to contribute, ranging from $0 to the full fee, based on your financial situation. This helps us cover overhead and staffing costs while ensuring the program remains welcoming to artists of all income levels. The full fee for sessions in 2026 is $2,175 for a 4-week residency and $1,275 for a 2-week residency.
Location
Vashon Island, WA, United States
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 20 August 2025
Website Link: https://vashonartistresidency.com/application-guidelines
