The Parent Residency Grant by Women's Studio Workshop offers a four-week studio residency supporting artists who are parents, providing access to facilities and resources for creative research and practice.
Funder: Women's Studio Workshop
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,450 stipend, up to $250 travel, free onsite housing, 4-week residency, 24/7 studio access
Summary: Four-week residency supporting artists who are parents, providing studio access, housing, and financial support to balance creative work and family responsibilities.
Key Information: Children cannot be in studios; must be supervised by an adult at all times.
The Parent Residency Grant offered by Women's Studio Workshop is a four-week residency designed for artists who are parents of at least one dependent child under 18. The program provides selected artists with 24/7 access to professional studios in intaglio, letterpress, papermaking, screenprinting, photography, or ceramics (ceramics facilities reopening in 2026). In addition to a $1,450 unrestricted stipend and up to $250 for travel, residents receive free onsite housing and technical and production support. The grant is structured to help parent-artists focus on their creative practice while managing family commitments, with flexible options for childcare and accommodations.