Support for Artists' Residencies
The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Support for Artists' Residencies grant funds faculty artists for prestigious, career-building residencies to advance creative research and expand professional networks.
Funder: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 | April 1, 2027 | November 1, 2025 | April 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Salary support for residencies of at least two months and up to 4.5 months; typically covers 4.5/9ths of salary (split between OVCR and school/college); maximum two awards per school/college per year.
Summary: Supports UW–Madison faculty artists in the School of Education and College of Letters & Science to undertake prestigious, career-advancing residencies.
Key Information: Requests must be submitted via department chair and require dean's approval.
Description
This program provides funding for faculty artists in the School of Education and the College of Letters & Science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison to pursue prestigious, career-enhancing residencies. The initiative aims to foster professional development, expand creative networks, and raise the national or international profile of UW–Madison artists and performers. Funding is targeted at residencies of significant prestige and duration, enabling faculty to build relationships with peers, curators, and critics, and to increase the impact and visibility of their creative work.
