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

March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)

$1,000 stipend, $500 materials, $250 travel, and free on-campus housing for a 2-week residency; one award per cycle.

Supports a two-week artist residency to create a public mural displayed for one year on a highly visible wall along the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail.

Open to women, trans, intersex, nonbinary, and genderfluid artists internationally.

--- ## Description This opportunity offers a two-week artist residency at Women’s Studio Workshop (WSW) in Rosendale, NY, for the creation of a large-scale public mural. The selected artist will design and install an original mural on WSW’s prominent exterior wall, which faces the heavily trafficked Wallkill Valley Rail Trail and overlooks an ADA-accessible patio. The completed mural will remain on display for one year, serving as a focal point for both the WSW community and thousands of trail users each month. The residency is designed to foster public engagement with contemporary mural art and to support the visibility and professional development of artists working in this medium. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $1,000 stipend - $500 for materials - $250 for travel - Free on-campus housing for the duration of the 2-week residency The mural will be exhibited for one year following completion. Only one artist is selected per cycle. --- ## Eligibility - Open to women, trans, intersex, nonbinary, and genderfluid artists. - International applicants are eligible. - Students may apply, but their academic program must not overlap with the residency period. - Artists working in a range of media (including painting, drawing, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and more) are encouraged to apply. - The residency is not open to artists wishing to bring partners, children, or pets (except for the Parent Grant, which is currently paused). --- ## Application Process Applicants must submit: - A current resume - A description of the proposed mural (max 200 words) - Up to 10 images of recent work (JPG, RGB, 72 ppi, max 2,000 px on longest side) - An image script (title, medium, dimension, and date for each image; Word or PDF) Applications are submitted online through the WSW portal. Selection is made by an internal panel of WSW managers. Artists are expected to work full-time during the two-week residency period. --- ## Additional Information - The mural wall measures 10′ x 23.5′. - The residency period is fixed and non-adjustable. - All residents receive a general studio orientation and daily check-ins; deep technical support is available for an additional fee. - The WSW campus and housing provide Wi-Fi, though cell service may be limited. - The town of Rosendale is accessible via walking or biking; a car is not required. --- ## External Links - [Opportunity Calendar (WSW)](https://wsworkshop.org/opportunity-calendar/) - [Public Art Mural Grant Program Page](https://wsworkshop.org/residencies/public-art-mural-grant/) - [WSW Residency FAQs](https://wsworkshop.org/faqs/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | info@wsworkshop.org | | Phone | (845) 658-9133 | | Contact Form | [Contact WSW](https://wsworkshop.org/contact) | | Address | 37 West Depot Street, Rosendale, NY 12472, USA |

Public Art Mural Grant

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