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Self-funded
The artist pays the stated amount for the stay. Each host sets its own price, dates, accommodation, and conditions.
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Artist residencies and creative stays
Find dedicated time and space to work, rest, and develop your practice. Artaway connects artists with hosts offering stays through three straightforward arrangements.
Three straightforward arrangements
Choose how the stay is covered
A residency can take different forms. On Artaway, the category tells you how the artist and host arrange the practical side of the stay.
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Funded
The host or programme covers some or all costs, or offers a stipend. Check the listing for the exact support and terms.
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Exchange
The artist contributes agreed creative or practical work in return for accommodation, workspace, meals, or other support.
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Compare the details that matter
Every space is different. Use the listing to understand what is offered, what is expected, and what still needs to be agreed directly.
Cost or contribution
See the stated fee, funding, or exchange arrangement. If a price is not listed, ask the host.
Dates and duration
Check when the space is available and whether the stay is fixed, flexible, or arranged around your schedule.
Accommodation and workspace
Look for the room, studio access, equipment, meals, and other practical details included in the stay.
Discipline and fit
Read which practices and skills the host is looking for, and whether the space suits the work you want to develop.
What the host expects
For an exchange, clarify the creative or practical contribution, time commitment, and agreed outcome.
Languages and logistics
Confirm communication, travel, local transport, accessibility, and any house or programme conditions.
How it works
Find a stay, then make the arrangement together
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Explore
Filter spaces by location, category, discipline, duration, and cost.
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Read
Review the photos, description, dates, accommodation, and practical information.
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Contact
Message the host with your plans and confirm availability, price, and conditions directly.
A direct connection
Artaway helps you find each other
Hosts set their own terms and artists contact them to confirm the details. Artaway does not currently process bookings or payments, so agree the arrangement directly with the host before you travel.
Continue exploring
Artist residency guides
Start with the wider picture, then use the live directory to find a space that fits your practice.
Common questions
Artist residencies, in plain language
What is an artist residency?
An artist residency is a stay that gives an artist time and space to develop their practice. It can be self-funded, funded, or arranged as an exchange, depending on the host and programme.
Are Artaway residencies free?
Some opportunities are self-funded and have a fee, while funded opportunities cover some or all costs. Exchange opportunities use an agreed contribution instead of a standard stay fee. Check each listing for its terms.
Does Artaway process bookings or payments?
Not currently. Artaway connects artists and hosts, and the people involved confirm availability, price, payment, and other conditions directly.
How do I choose an artist residency?
Compare the category, cost, dates, duration, accommodation, workspace, discipline, and expectations. Then contact the host with a clear description of your practice and plans.