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Something special happens in these places. At times I come with an empty slate; I cast aside every preconceived plan and just see what happens. In other instances I come with deadlines. Always I come away with something beyond what I could have imagined.
— Andrew Ginzel
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 | |
| Residency programs that have not provided further information, and are listed as a courtesy | |
| Emerging residency programs – those organizations that are in the process of developing new residencies | |
| Open application – those residencies that accept applications from artists, rather than invitation- or nomination-only residencies |
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Munising, MichiganPilchuck Glass School
Stanwood, WashingtonFounded in 1971 by glass artist Dale Chihuly and patrons Anne Gould Hauberg and John H. Hauberg, Pilchuck Glass School has been a primary force in the evolution of glass as a means of artistic expression. The Artists-in-Residence Program serves artists of all career stages, with discipline-specific programs for visual artists working in any medium as well as writers, art critics and curators.
view profile >>Pisac Art Center
Pisac, none PeruPAC welcomes artists of all disciplines to this tranquil refuge where artists can find inspiration and spirituality in the natural environment. www.pisacartcenter.com
Pittsburgh Glass Center
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaPlatteForum
Denver, ColoradoPlatteForum’s Creative Residencies program offers the opportunity for reflection and intensive creative work. This stipend-based program aims to create an environment where artists create a body of work, interact with youth in the community, and present the work to the public in exhibitions and performances. PlatteForum is located in the heart of Denver's downtown neighborhood, Riverfront Park.
view profile >>Playa
Summer Lake, OregonPlaya will host its first residents in 2011, accepting 10 artists for a one-three month residency. Programming includes two-week mentor sessions with professional artists.
Pontlevoy Creative Residencies
Pontlevoy, FranceThe Creative Residency program provides time and space for individuals and groups to create new works, research innovative ideas, and experiment with different techniques and modes of production. Visual artists and writers are eligible for a residency that promotes interaction with like-minded individuals and studio visits. Visiting Artists present a slide lecture or a reading during their stay at the Abbey which is located in the village of Pontlevoy, a picturesque haven of classic architecture and old world charm.
view profile >>Portland Institute for Contemporary Art
Portland, OregonPrairie Center of the Arts
Peoria, Illinois....Connecting the artist to an environment!
view profile >>Pratt Fine Arts Center/City Art Works
Seattle, Washington