[Women's Studio Workshop](https://wsworkshop.org/opportunity-calendar)

May 15, 2026: Full application deadline

Fully subsidized 4–6 week residency; $350/week stipend; up to $500 for materials; up to $250 for travel; free housing and studio access.

Supports mature artists (45+) with a fully funded residency to create new work in a supportive studio environment.

Apply via Studio Residency Grant form and check the Anita Wetzel Residency Grant box.

--- ## Description The Anita Wetzel Residency Grant at Women's Studio Workshop (WSW) honors the legacy of Anita Lynn Wetzel by supporting mature artists aged 45 and older. This grant provides selected artists with a fully funded 4–6 week residency at WSW’s facilities in Rosendale, NY, including access to intaglio, letterpress, papermaking, screen printing, or darkroom photography studios. The residency is designed to give artists uninterrupted time and space to focus on their creative practice in a nurturing and immersive environment, with technical assistance and community support available as needed. --- ## Due Dates - May 15, 2026: Full application deadline (Applications due by 11:59pm EST) --- ## Funding Amount - Residency duration: 4–6 weeks - $350 per week stipend - Up to $500 for materials - Up to $250 for travel within the Continental US - Free onsite housing and 24/7 studio access - Full orientation and ongoing support from studio staff --- ## Eligibility - Open to mature artists aged 45 and up. - Applicants must identify as women, trans, intersex, nonbinary, or genderfluid (see [WSW eligibility details](https://wsworkshop.org/who-does-wsw-serve/)). - Open to U.S. and international artists (except for the Regional Grant, which is U.S.-only). - Current students may apply, but the residency period cannot overlap with enrollment. - Applicants must be able to commit to a full-time residency period of 4–6 consecutive weeks. --- ## Application Process - Complete the [Studio Residency Grant application](https://wsworkshop.org/residencies/studio-residency-grant/). - On the application form, check the box indicating interest in the Anita Wetzel Residency Grant. - Required materials: - Current resume - Brief project description (300 words max), specifying desired studio(s) - Up to ten images of recent work (see [image guidelines](https://wsworkshop.org/program/faqs/)) - Image script listing title, medium, dimensions, and date for each image - Applications must be submitted online by the deadline. - Notification of results is in July; residencies are scheduled 1–2 years after acceptance, during September–June. --- ## Additional Information - Residents are expected to work independently but will receive a comprehensive studio orientation and daily check-ins from staff. - Deep technical support is available for an additional fee ($65/hour). - Meals and incidentals are the responsibility of the artist. - The WSW campus and housing are located near the village of Rosendale, NY, in a rural setting with a supportive artistic community. - See the [FAQ page](https://wsworkshop.org/program/faqs/) for more details on residency logistics, eligibility, and application tips. --- ## External Links - [Anita Wetzel Residency Grant Program Page](https://wsworkshop.org/residencies/anita-wetzel-studio-residency/) - [Studio Residency Grant Application](https://wsworkshop.org/residencies/studio-residency-grant/) - [Women's Studio Workshop Opportunity Calendar](https://wsworkshop.org/opportunity-calendar/) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://wsworkshop.org/program/faqs/) - [Eligibility Details](https://wsworkshop.org/who-does-wsw-serve/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------|----------------------------------------------------| | Email | info@wsworkshop.org | | Phone | (845) 658-9133 | | Contact Form | [https://wsworkshop.org/contact](https://wsworkshop.org/contact) | | Address | 37 West Depot Street, Rosendale, NY 12472, USA |

Anita Wetzel Residency Grant

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