Guide to the Best Artist Grants and Opportunities in the Northeastern U.S.
The Artwork Archive team set out to find the best art opportunities, artist grants, and calls for entry for visual artists in the Northeastern United States.
Below you will find a list of the top artist residencies, international open calls, artist grants, exhibition opportunities and art competitions that we believe will benefit artists, specifically in the Northeast.
Remember, you can now save the important deadlines for your favorite opportunities right in your Artwork Archive account.
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We will be updating this list throughout the year, so make sure to bookmark the page, check back often, and let us know if there is an opportunity that should be listed!
MORE COMING SOON: Our team is currently hard at work searching for opportunities in this region!
June 1, 2024 12 days left
CIAR’s Fall Residency Program
Residency
- Submission Deadline: June 1, 2024
- Event Dates: September 3, 2024 - September 10, 2024
- Entry Fee: There is no application fee, however residency fees may apply. Please see website for further details.
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Cuttyhunk Island, MA 02713, United States
In an inspirational setting removed from the distractions of daily life, CIAR’s Fall Residency Program offers visual artists focused time and a uniquely supportive environment to develop their work. On a small island off the coast of Massachusetts, CIAR hosts a group of twelve artists, who are invited to use the island itself as their studio. Living together in the historic Avalon Inn, the residents have uninterrupted time to become immersed in their creative process. Many use the time to reflect, learn from one another, and find inspiration from their costal surroundings. Residents build insight and camaraderie as they sit down to meals together, cooked by CIAR's wonderful chef.
In 2024, Duke Riley will deliver the Visiting Artist talk and Dr. Katie Castagno will join as our first Visiting Scientist, to create interdisciplinary dialogue and to explore Cuttyhunk through an ecological and climate-based lens.
Participants can select two options for their time on Cuttyhunk, with cost based on room choice:
Shared room for $1,950
Single room for $2,400 - $2,600
CIAR program costs include:
accommodation at the Avalon Inn (including all linens and towel). Read more here.
three daily meals prepared by our chef
visiting artist talk
access to Cuttyhunk Island, including use of golf carts at the Avalon
Participants are responsible for their own travel to and from the residency, including their ferry tickets and luggage from New Bedford, MA. Participants may need to spend the night in New Bedford to catch the morning ferry. Please take these costs into account when budgeting for the experience.
Participants can select two options for their time on Cuttyhunk, with cost based on room choice:
Shared room for $1,950
Single room for $2,400 - $2,600
CIAR program costs include:
accommodation at the Avalon Inn (including all linens and towel). Read more here.
three daily meals prepared by our chef
visiting artist talk
access to Cuttyhunk Island, including use of golf carts at the Avalon
Participants are responsible for their own travel to and from the residency, including their ferry tickets and luggage from New Bedford, MA. Participants may need to spend the night in New Bedford to catch the morning ferry. Please take these costs into account when budgeting for the experience.
June 3, 2024 14 days left
Colony Emerging Design Studio Residency
Residency
- Submission Deadline: June 3, 2024
- Award Info: Colony will also fund up to $1,700 worth of studio fees for residents.
- Eligibility: National
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: New York, NY 10013, United States
A newly envisioned design program, The Colony Residency works to introduce the international design market to emerging American talent. Through an 8 month incubator program resulting in an exclusive collection, The Residency ushers forth a new generation of designers, artists and makers into the contemporary design vernacular of today. Working from a rich foundation of curation, exhibit design, design education and collaborative design development, Colony works with a tightly curated selection of young designers guiding them through a vigorous curriculum of product development and design entrepreneurship. Each curriculum culminates in an exclusive collection, exhibit and a moment of true discovery for the greater design community.
June 8, 2024 19 days left
January - June 2025 Residencies at MASS MoCA
Residency
- Submission Deadline: June 8, 2024
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: North Adams, MA 01247, United States
The Studios is a unique residency housed in MASS MoCA - one of the world's largest contemporary art museums. The Studios residency hosts artist and writers within the museum’s factory campus and is surrounded by the beautiful Berkshire Mountains. Operated by MASS MoCA’s Assets for Artists program, the residency runs year-round and hosts up to 10 artists at a time. Artists of any nationality can apply for stays of 2 or 4 weeks.
We offer 24/7 studio space on MASS MoCA's campus, housing across the street (private rooms in shared apartments), one group meal per day, member-access to MASS MoCA's galleries, access to professional development webinars though our "Assets for Artists" program, and opportunities to share your work with an international cohort of peers as well as museum staff and community members.
The residency program has several different fellowship programs including General Fellowships, and fellowships specifically for Massachusetts-based Artists or Writers, Oregon-Based Visual Artists, Puerto Rican Artists, Black or Indigenous Visual Artists or Writers, and more. For more information, read below.
September 10, 2024 113 days left
MacDowell Residency Spring/Summer 2025
Residency
- Submission Deadline: September 10, 2024
- Event Dates: March 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
- Entry Fee: $30.00, Any applicant experiencing a financial hardship may request a fee waiver
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Peterborough, New Hampshire
Since its founding in 1907, MacDowell has imbued its spaces with a deep and abiding respect for artists and their creative work. In the 21st century, this fundamental kindness is sustained by the curiosity, generosity, and goodwill circulating within the resident community.
While MacDowell may be thought of as a place apart from the world, the resident population will always be comprised of individuals who are of the world. MacDowell strives to offer ideal working conditions for artists within a joyful and mutually supportive environment. Consistent with that mission, all Fellows are obliged to adopt the community agreement as a condition of accepting a Fellowship. Doing so will help ensure that all Fellows may participate in the enriching exchange that has given rise to countless friendships and collaborations.
Artists interested in applying for a MacDowell Fellowship will complete an online application found via MacDowell’s website. The application includes informational forms as well as a place to upload work samples. All details and requirements are found within the application.
Duration of residency: up to six weeks; the average stay is 30 days
Ongoing
Contemporary Craft Regional Artist-in-Residence Application
Residency
- Submission Deadline: Ongoing
- Entry Fee: There is no entry fee, however residency fees may apply.
- Award Info: Weekly Stipend
- Eligibility: National
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Sculpture
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15201, United States
OVERVIEW
The Regional Artist-in-Residence program at Contemporary Craft will allow artists at any stage of their career and living within a 100 mile radius of Pittsburgh, PA, free access to fully equipped studios, CC staff support, and the opportunity to interface with the public while creating a body of work. The regional residencies are 3 months long. In exchange for the free usage of Contemporary Craft’s state of the art studio space as well as a monthly materials stipend, the artist in residence will be asked to engage with the public while working in the studio.
ELIGIBILITY
The ideal candidate will work in a craft medium that our studios can support, such as metalsmithing, jewelry, fibers, encaustics, paper and book arts, or small ceramics. They would have experience in a studio setting with knowledge of safety procedures and best practices.
BENEFITS
Full access to studio space, equipment, and tools during all public hours
Private storage for personal tools and equipment in a "high school" style locker
A $100 monthly materials stipend
Opportunity to enter into a relationship with CC’s retail Store to sell work
Free tuition for 1 Studio workshop
Opportunity to be a paid instructor in the Studio
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Artist-in-Residence is expected to:
Be present in the Studio at least 1-2 days each week for the duration of the residency, during public hours
Volunteer for public events and be available to visitors as possible
Give an artist talk/presentation at culmination of the residency
Maintain overall Studio cleanliness
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Letter of intent- Please provide a description of your current practice, the body of work you intend to complete while in residence, and why you would be a good fit for this opportunity at Contemporary Craft.
Resume
Artist Statement
Desired residency session and choice of Studio (Metals, Fibers, or Mixed Media)
Five images of your work
Three references - Please provide their contact information and their relation to you
SESSIONS
There are 4 residency sessions in each Studio throughout the year. Please submit a new application for each session you are interested in. Sessions are as follows:
January 1 - March 30
April 1 - June 30
July 1 - September 30
October 1 - December 31
APPLICATION
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed and notifications sent approximately 2 months prior to the start of each session.