Best Fully Funded Art Residencies
22 Art Residencies with Clear Funding Breakdown
Last updated: April, 2026
“Fully funded” does not mean the same thing across art residencies. This page focuses on what artists actually receive, not how programs describe themselves. Residencies are grouped by funding type for clarity.
This page focuses on residencies with strong international standing and a genuinely free path for every accepted artist.
This is a curated selection, not a comprehensive directory.
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What “Fully Funded” Means on This Page
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Only residencies where all accepted artists receive the same level of support
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Scholarships, need-based aid, or partial funding are not counted
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Classification reflects what you can expect without special conditions
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Note: Some well-known programs, including Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, are not included because funding is not universal.
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Funding Types
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Fully Funded: housing, studio, travel, food and a stipend with real surplus
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Funded: housing and studio are provided to all artists; additional costs such as travel, food, or materials may still apply
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Application fees
Some fully funded residencies charge application fees (typically $30–$65). For highly selective programs, repeated applications can add up over time.
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Fully Funded Residencies
These residencies cover all major costs and provide a stipend that exceeds basic living expenses. Artists can attend without personal savings and receive discretionary income during the program.​
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DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program (Berlin, Germany)​
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12-month fellowship for established visual artists focused on independent practice with no production obligations
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Funding: Fully funded; furnished apartment, travel (including family), monthly stipend, and insurance
Application: Nomination only (visual artists; no open call); Annual cycle
Application fee: None
Note: Highly selective; strong institutional visibility and integration into Berlin’s cultural scene​​​
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Villa Medici Pensionnaires (Rome, Italy)
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12-month multidisciplinary fellowship at the French Academy in Rome with full independence and no production obligations
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Funding: Fully funded; on-site housing and studio, monthly stipend (~€2,650); travel not covered
Application: Open call (French required); annual mid-October
Application fee: None
Note: Highly competitive (~16 fellows/year); strong institutional prestige with final group exhibition and curatorial support​​​
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Delfina Foundation (London, UK)
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12-week residency with rotating thematic and open research programs combining independent work and curated institutional engagement
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Funding: Fully funded; housing, travel, stipend (~£40/day), materials budget (£1,000), local transport.
Application: Region-specific open calls (rotating globally) + nominations; deadlines vary by season (typically 2–4 months prior)
Application fee: None
Note: Access depends on geographic cycle; stipend is modest relative to London living costs​​​
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Studio Museum in Harlem (New York City, USA)
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11-month museum-based residency for artists of African and Afro-Latinx descent with studio, stipend, and institutional integration
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Funding: Fully funded; studio and stipend ($50,000). Housing and travel not covered
Application: Open call (international; eligibility limited to artists of African and/or Afro-Latinx descent); annual deadline May
Application fee: None
Note: Strong institutional platform with exhibition and publication; stipend must cover housing in NYC, making the financial margin tight​​​
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Akademie Schloss Solitude (Stuttgart, Germany)
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6–9 month transdisciplinary fellowship in a live/work studio setting with a focus on independent and cross-disciplinary practice
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Funding: Fully funded; live/work studio, stipend (€1,300/month), and travel reimbursement. No rent cost; limited surplus after living expenses
Application: Open call (international); biennial cycle, next expected autumn 2027
Application fee: €15 for most applicants
Note: Highly competitive with lottery pre-selection in oversubscribed fields; strong interdisciplinary focus across art, science, and research​​​
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Fine Arts Work Center (Provincetown, USA)
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7-month fellowship for emerging artists and writers with independent practice in a small, year-round artistic community
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Funding: Fully funded; housing, separate studio, and stipend ($1,250/month + $1,000 exit). Travel not covered
Application: Open call; annual deadline early February
Application fee: $40–$65 (tiered)
Note: Strictly for early-career artists; strong alumni network and long-term impact despite modest stipend​​​
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Headlands Center for the Arts (Marin Headlands, USA)
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4–10 week residency in a national park setting with strong on-site community and institutional programming
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Funding: Fully funded; housing, studio, meals, travel, and stipend (up to $1,000/month)
Application: Open call; annual deadline June 1
Application fee: Required (typically ~$30–40)
Note: Chef-prepared meals included; short duration but one of the most complete support packages in the US​​​
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Glassell Core Residency Program MFAH (Houston, USA)
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23-month museum-embedded residency for emerging artists and critical writers with long-term institutional integration
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Funding: Fully funded; studio and stipend ($100,000 over 23 months) with health insurance support. Housing and travel not covered
Application: Open call (international; emerging artists and writers); biennial cycle, next expected early 2027
Application fee: $12
Note: Highest stipend on this list; culminates in group exhibition (Year 1) and solo exhibition (Year 2) with publication​​​
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Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts (Omaha, USA)​
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8–12 week residency in a large-scale production facility with live/work studios and multidisciplinary community
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Funding: Fully funded; live/work studio, travel stipend ($750–$1,500), and stipend ($1,250/month for US-based artists). International stipend access depends on visa status
Application: Open call; next expected early 2028 for 2029 residencies
Application fee: $40 ($15 alumni)
Note: Exceptional fabrication and sound facilities; J-1 visa required for international artists to receive stipend, otherwise limited to expense reimbursement​​​
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Artpace San Antonio (San Antonio, USA)
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8-week curator-selected residency with a production-to-exhibition model and intentionally structured three-artist cohorts
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Funding: Fully funded; housing, studio, travel, stipend ($6,000), and production budget (up to $10,000)
Application: Curator selection only for international artists (no open call); Texas artists via open call (annual, late August)
Application fee: None
Note: Strong production support for large-scale work; access depends on curator visibility rather than application for most artists​​​
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Fogo Island Arts Artist-in-Residence Program (Fogo Island, Canada)
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4–8 week residency in a remote North Atlantic island context with strong focus on place-based practice and community engagement
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Funding: Fully funded; housing, studio, weekly stipend, and on-island vehicle. Travel covered for invited residencies but not for open call
Application: Open call (international; biennial) plus invitations and partnerships; last call April 2025
Application fee: $30 USD
Note: Open call requires self-funded travel; remote island setting and driver’s license requirement are key constraints​​​
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Art Explora × Cité internationale des arts (Paris, France)
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3–6 month residency focused on art, science, and technology within a large international artist community
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Funding: Fully funded; studio-apartment, travel, stipend (€1,000/month), and production grant (up to €3,000)
Application: Open call (international; project must align with art, science, or technology); annual deadline October 31
Application fee: None
Note: Strong conceptual filter; stipend is tight for Paris, making the production grant an important component​​​
Funded Residencies
These residencies cover key costs such as housing and studio, and often include additional support like meals, travel, or stipends. Artists should expect to cover some expenses, including materials, travel costs, or day-to-day living costs.
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Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
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1–2 year residency for visual artists with strong institutional support and intensive peer and advisor exchange
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Funding: Funded; studio, stipend (€19,800/year), and working budget (€2,500/year). Housing and travel not covered; participation fee required (€1,875/year)
Application: Open call (visual artists only); annual deadline February 1
Application fee: €60 (waived for some countries)
Note: High-cost context with participation fee and housing challenges; exceptional network access and visibility through advisor visits and Open Studios​​​
​​​​​​​​MacDowell (Peterborough, USA)
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2–8 week residency focused on solitude and independent practice within a large multidisciplinary community
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Funding: Funded; housing, studio, and three meals per day. No universal stipend; travel and additional support are need-based
Application: Open call; deadlines February 10 and September 10
Application fee: $30 (waivable)
Note: No stipend means artists must cover travel and external expenses; highly selective with strong historical prestige​​​
​​​​​​​​Yaddo (Saratoga Springs, USA)
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2–8 week residency in an estate setting focused on independent practice and peer-reviewed selection across disciplines
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Funding: Funded; housing, studio, and three meals per day. No universal stipend; travel and additional support are need-based
Application: Open call; deadlines July 1 and December 20
Application fee: $30 + $5–$10 media upload fee
Note: No stipend means artists must cover travel and external expenses; strong historical prestige with peer-reviewed selection​​​
​​​​​​​​Jan van Eyck Academie (Maastricht, Netherlands)
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11-month research-driven residency with strong interdisciplinary labs and institutional focus on ecology and material practice
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Funding: Funded; housing, studio, stipend (€1,500/month gross), and working budget (€2,000/year). Rent deducted from stipend; travel not covered
Application: Open call; annual deadline December
Application fee: €65 (+ VAT)
Note: Net income is reduced after housing deduction; enrolment fee structure recently changed and should be verified before applying​​​
Civitella Ranieri Foundation (Umbertide, Italy)
6-week residency in a 15th-century castle with interdisciplinary cohorts and focus on independent practice
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Funding: Funded; housing, studio, travel, and meals. No stipend
Application: Nomination only (no open call)
Application fee: None
Note: All costs covered but no discretionary income; access depends entirely on nomination networks​​​
​​​​​​De Ateliers (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
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2-year studio-based program with intensive one-on-one tutoring and focus on early-career development
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Funding: Funded; studio, stipend (€17,916/year), production budget, and housing assistance. Travel not covered
Application: Open call (visual artists only); annual deadline January 15
Application fee: €65
Note: No participation fee, but stipend is modest relative to Amsterdam costs; strong tutoring model with weekly studio visits​​​
​​​​​​​Camargo Foundation Camargo Fellowship (Cassis, France)
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10-week research-based residency combining artists, scholars, and thinkers in an interdisciplinary setting
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Funding: Funded; housing, travel, and stipend (€350/week). Meals not included
Application: Open call (international; research-oriented projects); annual deadline around October 1
Application fee: None
Note: Self-catering structure and modest stipend; best suited for research-driven or non-material practices​​​
​​​​​​​​Gasworks (London, UK)
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11-week residency for international artists with strong curatorial support and connection to the Triangle Network
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Funding: Funded; housing, studio, travel, visa, stipend (£150–175/week), materials budget, and local transport
Application: Region-specific open calls; deadlines vary by call
Application fee: None
Note: Geographic rotation determines access; stipend is tight relative to London costs ​​​
​​​​​​​Black Rock Senegal (Dakar, Senegal)
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1–3 month residency in a purpose-built coastal compound with strong focus on cross-cultural exchange and Global South dialogue
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Funding: Funded; housing, studio, meals, and modest materials stipend. Travel not confirmed
Application: Open call; annual deadline mid-January
Application fee: None
Note: Very small cohort (3 artists at a time); travel coverage and stipend details should be confirmed before applying​​​
​​​​Fondation Fiminco (Romainville, France)​​
3–10 month residency in a growing cultural district with strong production support and professional integration
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Funding: Funded; studio, production grant (€1,250–€5,000), travel reimbursement (capped), and local transport. Housing not provided
Application: Open call (all disciplines); annual deadline May
Application fee: None
Note: No housing in the Paris area is the main constraint; strong technical facilities and professional network opportunities​​​
FAQ
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Can I attend a residency with no savings?
Rarely. Even strong programs often leave gaps: housing in expensive cities, travel, materials, or upfront costs before stipends arrive. Fully funded residencies reduce this risk, but few eliminate it entirely. Check each listing carefully.
What does a residency actually cost per month?
Costs vary by program type. As a general reference:
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Fully funded: $0–$1,000 USD out of pocket (typically personal expenses and materials)
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Funded: $1,000–$3,000 USD (travel, materials, and some living costs)
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Self-funded: $2,500–$5,000 USD (fees, housing, food, travel, and materials)
Actual costs depend on location, travel distance, and individual spending.
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What does “fully funded” mean on this page?
Fully funded means all major costs are covered and the stipend provides real surplus after basic living expenses. If an artist is likely to spend their own money to attend, the program is classified as funded, not fully funded.
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I’m an early-career artist. Can I apply to these residencies?
You can, but acceptance is unlikely. Most programs on this page expect an established track record. If you are early in your career, start with residencies designed for emerging artists: Best Residencies for Early-Career Artists
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Why are some well-known residencies not listed?
This page only includes programs where funding is consistent for all accepted artists. Programs that rely on scholarships, partial funding, or different conditions per artist are excluded.
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Do all residencies pay a stipend?
No. Many funded residencies cover housing and meals but provide no cash stipend. Others provide a stipend that is partially or fully absorbed by living costs. The presence of a stipend does not guarantee financial comfort.
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Should I apply to multiple residencies?
Application fees are typically low, but applying to many highly selective programs can add up. Consider balancing ambitious applications with more accessible options.
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Are travel costs included?
Sometimes. Some residencies cover full travel, others reimburse partially, and many do not cover it at all. Travel is one of the most common out-of-pocket expenses.​
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Do residencies charge application fees?
Often. Fees typically range from $30 to $65, though some programs are free. Fee waivers are sometimes available based on country or financial need.
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Are there language requirements?
Sometimes. Some residencies require proficiency in a specific language (for example, French in certain Paris-based programs). Others operate in English but expect basic conversational ability.
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Can international artists apply?
Usually, but not always. Some programs restrict eligibility by nationality, region, or background. Others require artists to secure their own visa, which can limit access.
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How do nomination-only residencies work?
There is no direct application. Artists are selected through curators, institutions, or professional networks. Access depends on visibility, relationships, and prior engagement with the art world.
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How far in advance should I plan?
At least 1–2 years. Many residencies have annual or biennial cycles. Missing a deadline can mean waiting a full year or more.
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Do residencies cover materials and production costs?
Sometimes. Some programs include production budgets, but many do not. Materials are often a significant additional expense.
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Are residencies for early-career or established artists?
Both exist. Some programs are strictly early-career, others target established artists, and some accept a mix. Each listing indicates the typical profile.