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As a member of the Alliance, I’m regularly reminded of the passion and idealism motivating the members. There is a wealth of insight to be gained by paying attention to the great diversity of programs organized to achieve this end. The enthusiasm generated by this network is greater than the sum of its parts—it is a profound experience to get together with others who take it for granted that creative artists should be honored and supported in their work while they’re alive.
— David Macy, The MacDowell Colony
Residency Directory
The Alliance of Artists Communities is the premier information source on residencies in the U.S., and in partnership with its international sister organizations -- Res Artis and TransArtists -- is a comprehensive resource for residencies worldwide.
The Residency Directory includes Alliance Organizational and Emerging Program members, as well as non-member residencies. (See a list of Alliance Organizational Members only.)
To search by name: If you are looking for a specific residency by name, go to our Residency Search and enter the name of the residency.
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Residencies that have provided detailed information on their programs (U.S. and international) – you must be a subscriber and logged in to view details |
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Residency programs that have not provided further information, and are listed as a courtesy |
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Emerging residency programs – those organizations that are in the process of developing new residencies |
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Open application – those residencies that accept applications from artists, rather than invitation- or nomination-only residencies |
Manchester Craftsmen's Guild
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaMarie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation
Colorado Springs, ColoradoMaryland Hall for the Creative Arts
Annapolis, MarylandMASS MoCA
North Adams, MassachusettsMcColl Center for Visual Art
Charlotte, North CarolinaMcColl Center’s artist-in-residency program facility is a historic, neo-Gothic church in Uptown Charlotte. The Center's goal is to present art and artists in a way that engages and enriches the public while revealing the creative process through open studios, outreaches, community projects, exhibitions and educational programs. Emerging, mid-career, and established visual artists may apply.
view profile >>McElwee Artist Residencies at Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MissouriThe Mendocino Art Center Artist-In-Residence Program
Mendocino, CaliforniaThe Mendocino Art Center (MAC) offers an Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program each year from September through May. Residencies are offered in Fine Art, Ceramics, Sculpture, Fiber Arts, and Jewelry. This program offers emerging and established artists an opportunity to devote undivided focus to their art form, develop their skills, and build a body of work.
view profile >>Mesa Refuge
Oakland, CaliforniaCity of Milford, CT
Milford, ConnecticutThe city is working to develop the historic Stowe Farm as the cornerstone of the proposed Walnut Beach Arts Colony, within the waterfront Artist District.
The Millay Colony for the Arts
Austerlitz, New YorkThe Millay Colony is located in the Berkshires, and welcomes writers, visual artists, and composers of all ages and all careers levels. International artists are encouraged to apply. The isolated retreat offers artists an opportunity to work without distraction.
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