Artist Residencies for Photographers
Residency programs for photographers and visual artists worldwide. Studio residencies, international programs, and creative retreats.
Photo Trouvée Virtual Artist Residency — Spring 2026
April 8, 2026 · $650
10-week virtual residency for artists working with found/family photographs. Weekly Zoom calls, only 9 spots.
Delfina Foundation — Latin America & Caribbean Residency 2026
April 13, 2026 · Free
Fully funded 12-week residency in London for Latin American/Caribbean artists. Excludes Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, Argentina.
Hidden Narratives Residency 2026 · Photoworks
April 13, 2026 · Free
Year-long residency with Royal Geographical Society's 1M+ photo archive (1845–1945). Three UK visits, Summit Photo exhibition. Italian artists only.
Delfina Foundation — India Residency 2026
April 13, 2026 · Free
Fully funded 12-week residency in London for visual artists based in India. Winter 2027 season.
Rancho Linda Vista — Summer Artist Residency 2026
April 17, 2026 · Free
One-month summer residency with $1,000 stipend, house, and studio on 100+ acres of Arizona wilderness.
59 Rivoli — Artist Residency 2026
April 17, 2026 · Free
6-month residency at iconic 59 Rivoli in Paris — former squat turned official artist residence. Free open studios.
La Napoule Art Foundation — Fall Residency 2026
April 20, 2026 · Free
One-month residency at a château on the French Riviera. Accommodation, meals, and private studio included. All disciplines welcome.
Villa Lena Foundation — Artist Residency 2027
April 30, 2026 · €21
4–5 week residency in a Tuscan villa with studio, accommodation, and meals. €150/week residency fee. All disciplines.
Graz Residency for International Photographers (GRIP) 2026 · Camera Austria
April 30, 2026 · Free
One-month residency in Graz for early-career photographers. €1,000 stipend.
Schloss Plüschow Artist-in-Residence 2026 · Mecklenburg Artists' House
May 3, 2026 · €10
Three-month residency in northern Germany (Oct-Dec 2026). €1,000/month stipend. Five visual artists selected.
Bethany Arts Community — Fall Multidisciplinary Residency 2026
May 6, 2026 · Free
Two-week residency in Ossining, NY. $450 stipend, private studio, room and board. 12 artists across all disciplines.
Women's Studio Workshop — Studio Workspace Residency
May 15, 2026 · Free
4–6 week residency with free housing and studio. Darkroom, letterpress, intaglio, screenprint, or papermaking.
Project Space Residency 2027 · Visual Studies Workshop
May 18, 2026 · $10
Four-week residency with $1,000 stipend, studio, darkroom, and housing. For photographers, filmmakers, media artists.
Barbara Spohr Memorial Award for Photography 2027 · Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
June 17, 2026 · $35 CAD
Fully funded month-long photography residency at Banff Centre. $1,000 materials + travel bursary. For mid-career Canadian photographers.
2027 Artist-in-Residence Program · Light Work
July 1, 2026 · Free
One-month residency in Syracuse for photographers. $5,000 stipend, apartment, 24-hour darkroom/digital access. Published in Contact Sheet.
Nes Artist Residency — Fall 2026
Continuous · €850/month
Residency in Skagaströnd, Iceland. 1-3 month stays. Private bedroom, shared studio. Artists and writers.
Linkshouse Residency — Pier Arts Centre Orkney · Visual Arts Scotland
March 15, 2026 · Free
Month-long funded residency in Birsay, Orkney. Includes accommodation, £2,200 stipend, and travel bursary.
Lobster Club Artist Residency 2026
March 23, 2026 · $25
Weeklong summer residency at Camp Singers in Delhi, New York — 88 acres with restored 1870s lodge. Group show in NYC.
SVĚTOVA 1 Artist Residency 2026
March 23, 2026 · Free
One-month residency for emerging artists in Prague. Studio, production budget, travel, and exhibition opportunity.
Artist in Residence Program 2026 · TILT Institute
March 29, 2026 · Free
Four-week residency advancing contemporary photography. $3,000 honorarium plus ink/paper credit and travel support.
Penumbra Foundation Workspace Residency 2026
March 31, 2026 · Free
6–8 week NYC residency with $7,000 honorarium. Darkrooms, digital labs, and studio space at Penumbra Foundation.
Sirmione Photo Residency 2026 · Comune di Sirmione
March 31, 2026 · Free
Two-week residency at Lake Garda. Mentorship from Andrea Holzherr and Ludovica Pellegatta (Magnum Photos).
Residency Program 2026 · Aurora PhotoCenter
March 31, 2026 · $10
Two-week residency for photo-based media at Herron School of Art + Design. $1,000 stipend. Darkroom facilities included.
MSU Zagreb Artist Residency 2026 · Museum of Contemporary Art Zagreb
April 1, 2026 · Free
One-month residency at Museum of Contemporary Art Zagreb. Focus on climate crisis and shared resources. €1,500 fee.