Resident Artist Program
Penland’s Resident Artist Program offers studio-based residencies for professional craft artists to pursue self-directed work, innovation, and career development in a supportive creative community.
Funder: Penland School of Craft
Due Dates: June 15, 2026: Full application deadline (applications accepted through SlideRoom; application period opens April 15)
Funding Amounts: No cost for housing, studio, or utilities; residents receive private studio/apartment, meals during programming, and a tuition-free workshop.
Summary: Studio-based residency for professional craft artists to advance their work and career within a vibrant creative community.
Key Information: Three residency openings for 2027; all media except hot glass accepted.
Description
The Resident Artist Program at Penland School of Craft is a prestigious studio-based residency established in the 1960s and designed for full-time, professional craft artists seeking to make significant progress in their practice and career. The program offers both a one-year, project-based residency and a three-year, career transition residency, with residents setting their own goals and objectives. Residents are provided with private studios and apartments (utilities included), access to Penland’s creative community, and opportunities for professional growth through workshops, gallery representation, and public engagement. The residency emphasizes self-directed work, innovation, and multicultural perspectives, aiming to advance contemporary craft and support artists at pivotal moments in their careers.
