Sculpture Space – 2027 Artist Residencies
A dynamic residency for sculptors who push boundaries and build community. Create in Utica, New York’s historic industrial district with free housing, semi-private studios, and a $1,000 stipend. There is a $35 application fee.
Deadline: January 15, 2026 | sculpturespace.org/application
Wave Farm – Media Arts Assistance Fund
This grant of up to $7,500 supports artists in New York state for the completion or presentation of artwork in all genres of sound and moving image art, including emergent technology.
Deadline: January 15, 2026 | wavefarm.org
Institute for Public Architecture – Independent Project Residency
This unique design-focused live-in residency is the only overnight arts program on Governors Island in New York City. Eleven-week sessions are available for emerging and mid-career practitioners across disciplines. The cost to attend ranges from $6,050 to $6,850.
Deadline: January 21, 2026 | instituteforpublicarchitecture.org
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center – {Re}HAPPENING 14
For this annual event, inspired by John Cage’s “Theatre Piece No. 1” (1952), artists can propose projects that respond to Black Mountain College’s legacy by activating its historic campus in North Carolina with installations, new media, music, and performance work.
Deadline: January 21, 2026 | blackmountaincollege.org
Flynn Breakthrough
US-based artists and organizations can submit proposals for daring new original performances in public spaces and non-conventional venues across Vermont. Selected projects receive $5,000–$25,000 in funding plus resources.
Deadline: January 23, 2026 | flynnvt.org
The Avery Review Essay Prize 2026
Students and recent graduates are invited to submit critical essays on architecture to the Avery Review. First place will receive $4,000 and three second-place prizes of $2,000 will also be awarded. The winners will be published in the journal’s June 2026 issue.
Deadline: January 31, 2026 | averyreview.com
Long Meadow Art Residency
This solo residency offers artists studio space and housing in the Berkshires for six weeks to three months. It includes a $3,000 monthly living stipend, a $2,500 supply budget, access to a vehicle for transportation, and more. The application fee is $35.
Deadline: February 18, 2026 | longmeadowartresidency.com
John Michael Kohler Arts Center – Arts/Industry Residency
During this three-month residency, artists work in Kohler Co.’s pottery and foundry in Wisconsin with full studio access, free industrial materials, use of equipment, technical support, housing, round-trip transportation, and a monthly honorarium.
Deadline: February 28, 2026 | jmkac.org