Artist residencies and creative stays
Discover spaces around the world offering self-funded stays, funded opportunities, and creative exchanges.
Friday Harbor · Workshop / Makerspace
Community Artist Residencies on San Juan Island
Chandler, United States · Co-living space
Swap a free stay for a large painting or photograph of the desert (oil, pastel or different medium
Lehtse alevik, Eesti · Cultural center
Artist residency in Estonia
Ventimiglia, Italy · Loft / Apartment
A tiny artist retreat by the Mediterranean Sea in Ventimiglia
Laujar de Andarax, Spain · Farm / Rural
Creative exchange and collaboration at Casa del Agua
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan · Other
Art-Residence of Bishkek School of Contemporary Art "Bulbul"
Ōmihachiman, Japan · Cultural center
Myoju Residency Fellowship near Kyoto
Montréal, Canada · Co-living space
Art n' live Montréal
How opportunities work
Self-funded
The artist pays the stated fee for accommodation, workspace, a programme, or other support.
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The artist contributes agreed creative or practical work in return for accommodation, workspace, meals, or other support. A few hosts cover the costs outright instead.
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Common questions
- Do I pay to use Artaway?
- No. Browsing and applying are free for artists, and listing a space is free for hosts. Some listings have a fee set by the host. That's shown on the listing itself, and it goes to the host, not to us.
- How is Artaway different from a traditional residency?
- Traditional residency programmes tend to be institutional: fixed application windows, a jury, and a formal selection process. Most spaces here are independent, artist-run studios, retreats, galleries, eco-lodges and private homes, and you apply directly to the person running them. Arrangements come in three kinds. Self-funded, where you pay a fee the host sets. Funded, where the host or a programme covers costs and sometimes pays a stipend. And exchange, where you contribute agreed creative or practical work instead of paying.
- Who are the hosts?
- Independent studios, retreats, galleries, eco-lodges and private spaces, plus some larger institutions. Each host writes and manages their own listing.
- How do I apply?
- Open a listing and apply directly to the host. You'll need a profile with a short bio, your disciplines, and a few images of your work.
From the journal
Guides for artists planning a stay.
“In four months I did five art exchanges across Brazil, Spain, Portugal, the UK and Morocco: earth pigment workshops, murals, watercolor residencies. Each time I received everything in return: accommodation, food, workspace, materials.”
Ready to start applying?
Create your artist profile. Add your photos, your bio, what you're looking for, and what you offer. It takes a few minutes and it's free. Or write us a few lines first and we'll help you figure out where to start.