Public Art Mural Grant
This grant supports a two-week residency for artists to create and display an original public mural at Women's Studio Workshop, with the finished work showcased for one year along a popular community trail.
Funder: Women's Studio Workshop
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 stipend + $500 materials + $250 travel + free on-campus housing; 2-week residency; mural displayed for 1 year
Summary: Two-week artist residency to create a public mural at Women's Studio Workshop, with the work displayed for one year along a popular community trail.
Key Information: Open to women, trans, intersex, nonbinary, and genderfluid artists, including international applicants.
Description
The Public Art Mural Grant offers a two-week artist residency at the Women's Studio Workshop (WSW) in Rosendale, NY. The selected artist will design and install an original mural on WSW’s prominent outdoor wall, which faces the heavily trafficked Wallkill Valley Rail Trail. The mural space measures 10′ x 23.5′ and is visible to thousands of visitors monthly. The residency includes opportunities for community engagement, professional development, and significant public exposure, with the finished mural remaining on display for one year.
