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

May 15, 2026 (Studio Workspace Residency; annual deadline)

Fully subsidized 4–6 week residency: free housing and studio space; artists cover travel, materials, meals.

Provides artists at any career stage with free housing and studio space to create new work in specialized studios at Women's Studio Workshop.

--- ## Description The Studio Workspace Residency at Women's Studio Workshop (WSW) offers artists the opportunity to focus on new creative projects in a supportive, immersive environment. Residents receive a fully subsidized 4–6 week stay, including free housing and studio access in disciplines such as intaglio, letterpress, papermaking, screenprinting, or darkroom photography. The program is designed for artists at any stage of their careers and emphasizes uninterrupted time for artistic development. Residents work independently, with staff available for assistance and the option to arrange for in-depth technical support (for an additional fee). Materials are not included, but can be purchased on-site. The residency is highly competitive and occurs 1–2 years after application, running from September through June. --- ## Due Dates - May 15, 2026: Application due (Studio Workspace Residency; annual deadline, 11:59pm EST) - May 15, 2025: Previous cycle application due *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Residency is fully subsidized: includes free housing and studio space for 4–6 weeks. - Artists are responsible for their own travel, materials, meals, and personal expenses. - No direct cash stipend is provided for this residency. --- ## Eligibility - Open to artists at any career stage. - No geographic restrictions are specified. - Artists must be able to work independently in the studio environment. - All applicants to the [Studio Residency Grant](https://wsworkshop.org/residencies/studio-residency-grant/) may opt to be considered for the Studio Workspace Residency by checking the appropriate box on the application form. --- ## Application Process - Applications open annually on February 15 and close May 15 at 11:59pm EST. - Apply via the [Studio Residency Grant application form](https://wsworkshop.org/residencies/studio-residency-grant/) and select the "Studio Workspace Residency" option. - Required materials typically include: - Current resume - Brief project description (max 300 words), specifying intended studio(s) - Up to ten images of recent work - Image script (title, medium, dimensions, date for each image) - Notification is typically given in July. - Residencies are scheduled 1–2 years after application, during September–June. --- ## Additional Information - Deep technical assistance is available for an additional fee. - Artists must provide their own materials (some available for purchase on-site). - Studio options include intaglio, letterpress, papermaking, screenprinting, and darkroom photography. - For more details, see the [FAQ page](https://wsworkshop.org/program/faqs/). --- ## External Links - [Studio Workspace Residency program page](https://wsworkshop.org/residencies/studio-workspace-residency) - [Application instructions & Studio Residency Grant](https://wsworkshop.org/residencies/studio-residency-grant/) - [Studios & Facilities at WSW](https://wsworkshop.org/studios/) - [Opportunity Calendar (all deadlines)](https://wsworkshop.org/opportunity-calendar/) - [FAQ](https://wsworkshop.org/program/faqs/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | Email | info@wsworkshop.org | | Phone | (845) 658-9133 | | Contact Form | [Contact WSW](https://wsworkshop.org/contact) | | Address | 37 West Depot Street, Rosendale, NY 12472, USA |

Studio Workspace Residency

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