Support for Artists' Residencies
Supports UW–Madison arts faculty with salary for prestigious 2–4.5 month residencies to advance creative projects, professional growth, and national or international artistic impact.
Funder: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 | April 1, 2027 | November 1, 2025 | April 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Salary support for residencies of 2–4.5 months; funding split between OVCR (two-thirds) and school/college (one-third); up to two requests funded per school or college annually.
Summary: Provides salary support for faculty in the arts to pursue prestigious, extended residencies that enhance artistic production and professional visibility.
Key Information: Only faculty in School of Education or College of Letters & Science are eligible; only two requests per school/college funded per year.
Description
This program supports artists’ residencies for faculty members in the School of Education and the College of Letters & Science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The aim is to enable artists to engage in significant creative projects, build professional networks, and enhance the visibility and impact of their work at national or international levels. Residencies must be of considerable prestige and duration (at least two months, up to 4.5 months), providing faculty with opportunities for creative growth and collaboration.
