International Residencies for Artists, Writers, and Composers

A residency is more than housing and a studio while you work on a project — it’s also a launchpad for the future: many programmes give residents access to a professional network and end with a public showing of the work. International residencies for artists, writers, and composers almost always include housing, and often a stipend or travel compensation. Grants and competitions are on their own pages.

Ars Biologica — an Ars Electronica residency worth up to €24,000

Ars Biologica Art × Science Residency — a residency from Ars Electronica with up to €24,000 in funding

A €6,000 fee, up to €15,000 for production and a show at a European Capital of Culture 2028. For artists …

2026

12 международных резиденций для художников 2026

12 international residencies for artists, photographers and cultural organisations in the second half of 2026

A selection of 12 international artist residencies — programmes offering funding, accommodation and the latest deadlines for 2026 …

Moulin du Got — a paper and printing workshop in France

Moulin du Got — an artist residency in France offering a €3,000 grant for artists and graphic designers

Spend six weeks in France with a €3,000 grant, working with handmade paper, art printing and master craftsmen at a …

Maison d'Emma — an artists’ residence in France

Maison d'Emma — an international artist residency in France offering a grant and accommodation

Spend 1–2 months in France with a grant, accommodation and a studio, developing an art project in collaboration with the …

Archipel Butor — a residence for artists and writers

Archipel Butor — an international artist residency in France offering a grant of €8,000 for an artist and a writer

Spend two months in France with an €8,000 grant for a creative duo, accommodation, and the opportunity to create an …

The Camargo Fellowship — a residency in France with a €3,500 grant for artists and researchers

10 weeks in France with a €3,500 grant, accommodation and an international research residency for artists, curators and researchers …

Next deadline 2027

Solitude Fellowship — international residency for arts professionals in Germany with a €1,300 monthly fellowship

An international artist residency in Germany offering a studio, a monthly grant of €1,300, a professional community and support for …

2026

12 artist residencies 2026–2027 — open call

12 arts residencies for 2026–2027 — international programmes offering funding and accommodation

A curated selection of 12 international residencies with grants, accommodation, and open calls. актуальные программы с дедлайнами и без для …

Olympic Heritage — a residency for digital artists with a grant of €8,000

Olympic Heritage — residency for digital artists with access to Olympic archives and €8000 funding

A three-month residency in Lausanne or Doha for digital artists: access to the Olympic Games archives, project production support and …

We publish new residencies almost every day and don’t always manage to translate each one. The full, up-to-date catalogue of residencies is on the main version of the site.

ALL RESIDENCIES

This page features current international residencies for artists in 2026. The selection is regularly updated: active programs remain in the catalogue, while completed ones are automatically moved to the archive. This allows you to track only active deadlines and use the archive to prepare future applications.

We manually select international artist residencies based on transparent conditions, available support, and real opportunities for developing artistic practice. The selection includes programs with free accommodation, studios, stipends, and a professional artistic environment.

The mark above the card shows when applications are open:
— A date — the deadline for a specific residency.
— «Deadline soon» — the residency is cyclical, the deadline is close, another cycle will follow.
— «No deadline» — applications are open continuously.
— A frequency or period, e.g. «Every 2 years» or «Spring 2027» — the programme repeats less than once a year or only the season is known, see the article for exact conditions.
Prepare your portfolio ahead of time, don’t leave it to the last moment.

Yes, the platform features international residencies open to artists from various countries. We select programs with broad geographic eligibility, including participants from Eastern Europe and Russian-speaking artists. All residencies are manually reviewed.

Current residencies are published on the platform and регулярно updated. We collect not only individual programs but also add specialised platforms and resources where new opportunities can be found. This allows the site to function as a single tool for searching and analysing international residencies.

Many residencies are designed for young and emerging artists. We highlight these opportunities in descriptions to make them easier to find. This helps artists choose programs with accessible requirements and start participating in international projects.

The platform includes residencies for photographers, including programs focused on documentary and artistic photography. These residencies offer opportunities to develop projects, expand practice, and engage in an international artistic environment.

Yes, the platform includes international residencies oriented towards various artistic practices and participant groups. We feature programs for artists working across different media, as well as residencies supporting women, LGBTQ+ artists, and artistic collectives.

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