Call for Artists:
Open AIR 2027–2028 Artist Residencies in Montana

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, November 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM MST

RESIDENCY DATES: Summer & Fall 2027 | Spring 2028

LOCATION: Various Sites Throughout Montana

DURATION: 4–6 Weeks (Varies by Residency)

ELIGIBILITY: Artists of All Disciplines

Open AIR Montana is accepting applications for its 2027–2028 place-based artist residency program, offering artists opportunities to create, explore, and connect with communities throughout Montana.

Open to artists working across all disciplines, these four- to six-week residencies bring creative practitioners into unique environments and community settings, encouraging artistic exploration, education, and collaboration.

Residency sites include community gardens, historic properties, environmental research facilities, public libraries, educational institutions, and wilderness locations. Each opportunity offers a distinct setting for artistic development and community engagement.

2027 Residency Opportunities

Summer 2027:

• Garden City Harvest

• Home ReSource

• The Daly Mansion

Fall 2027:

• Flathead Lake BioStation

• Rocky Mountain Gardens

• Philipsburg

• spectrUM

• Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation (Remote Wilderness Residency)

Spring 2028 Residency Opportunities

• spectrUM

• Missoula Public Library

• Home ReSource

• Butte

• Natural History Residency, in collaboration with Montana Natural History Center, the University of Montana's Emlen Lab, and Philip L. Wright Zoology Museum

Residencies for Indigenous Artists

Open AIR also offers several Summer and Fall 2027 residency opportunities specifically for Indigenous artists. Indigenous artists are welcome to apply for any Open AIR residency opportunity.

Artists are encouraged to review individual residency descriptions for site-specific details, requirements, and application information.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM Mountain Standard Time.

APPLICATIONS & MORE INFORMATION: Open AIR Montana – 2027/28 Artist Residencies

INDIGENOUS ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES: View Residency Opportunities

Call for Artists: Spring 2027 SFW Resident Artist Program – SERVICE

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST

RESIDENCY DATES: March 14–April 24, 2027

LOCATION: Vincent & Leslie Prince Raimond Cultural Center | Chestertown, Maryland

DURATION: Six Weeks | On-Site Residency

STIPEND: $7,500 per Artist | Additional Travel and Studio Support Available

ELIGIBILITY: Professional Artists Based in the United States

The Kent Cultural Alliance (KCA) is accepting applications for its Spring 2027 SFW Resident Artist Program, a six-week, community-engaged residency in Chestertown, Maryland. Three artists will be selected for the spring session, centered on the theme of SERVICE.

Launched in 2024, the SFW Resident Artist Program connects artists with local nonprofit organizations, businesses, and community partners to develop creative projects that amplify community stories and encourage civic and social engagement.

The Spring 2027 residency will explore how art can serve community needs through partnerships with For All Seasons, Kent County Food Pantry, and Sumner Hall.

Residency Support Includes:

• $7,500 artist stipend

• Up to $1,000 in travel reimbursement

• Up to $1,500 in studio and gallery expense reimbursement

• On-site accommodations with a private bedroom and bathroom

• Private studio space and access to shared living facilities

• Exhibition opportunities in the Raimond Cultural Center gallery

Community Engagement

Selected artists will collaborate with community organizations, lead workshops with local schools or social service agencies, and participate in artist talks and open studio events. Artwork created during the residency will be featured in a six-week exhibition following the residency session.

Eligibility

Career artists from across the United States are encouraged to apply. International artists may apply if they hold a valid visa permitting employment in the United States. Current degree candidates are not eligible. Artists must reside on-site for the duration of the residency; accommodations for children, families, and pets are not available.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

APPLY ONLINE: Spring 2027 SFW Resident Artist Program Application

MORE INFORMATION: Kent Cultural Alliance