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The Application

Below is a list of “questions” on the application that you might want to consider before you begin your application. Basic information questions, such as name + demographics, and a few “for fun” questions are not listed.

• Length of Stay (1-3 months)

• Preferred Months (The summer months are the most competitive)

• Type of Studio

• Are you applying as a collaborative?

• Describe your Practice in one word

• Your goals for the residency (250 wrds) - non-binding, this gives us an idea of how you would like to spend your time while in residence. Please review the application for the exact language.

• Artist Statement (250 wrds)

• CV (pdf)

• Website - NOTE: We are not asking for “work samples.” We will use your website to review your work. Instagram, Facebook, and other social media sites are not substitutes. If you do not have a website or a writer who wants to submit a pdf of work samples, please reach out to residency@stoveworks.org for alternative ways to share your work with us.

• Listening Question (250 wrds): ”Our organizational philosophy is guided by the thoughts captured in Anthony Huberman’s essay ‘Take Care.’ We seek not to take on the role of “explicator,” i.e., those who “know” teaching those who “don’t know.” Rather, we seek to engage in dialogue, acting as an intermediary between individuals who know something and those who know something else. We hope to help people navigate the complex and interwoven narratives of existence using contemporary practice as the vehicle, allowing them and us to follow the life of an idea. One of the greatest tools we have in pursuit of our organizational philosophy is listening. How does listening currently exist within your practice, and how might you imagine its role in the scope of your residency? There is no right answer.

• Work samples: None! Just your website. We will not be accepting stand-alone images or links for work samples. We will use your website to review your work. Please make sure that your website is up-to-date before submitting your application. PLEASE NOTE: Social media sites, like Instagram and Facebook, will not be considered as representative of your practice.


Application FAQ

The following questions are for the application. If you’re looking for a general residency FAQ, click HERE.

  • May 15 - June 15 at 11:59 PM EST

  • Anyone over 18.

  • We have a 12% acceptance rate. This means that out of 500 applicants around 60 Artists are accepted into our program.

  • Yes! Yes. Pay close attention to our tiered application fee, listed below. Applications must be submitted within the corresponding timeframe otherwise, you may forfeit your application.

    $10 - May 15 - May 31, 11:59 PM EST (First two weeks)
    $20 - June 1 - June 7th, 11:59 PM EST (Third week)
    $30 - June 8 - June 15, 11:59 PM (Last week)

    We also have one FREE DAY to be randomly selected during the application period. Follow us on social media to receive the discount code. The discount code may only be applied during the specified timeframe.

    FREE DAY IS OVER FOR THE 2027 SEASON OPEN CALL

    Any application submitted using the discount code after the announced deadline will be asked to pay the application fee retroactively.

  • After paying your application fee, the order number appears in the top left corner of the “order summary” page and at the top of your emailed receipt. It is the 5 digits after the #.

    See the images at the bottom of this page.

  • Depends on each open call. There will always be 5 outside jurors. Generally, we will have at least two previous residents, a local/regional artist/professional, and 2 other arts professionals (Artists, Curators, historians, etc).

  • We’re looking for an honest reflection of you and your practice.

  • YES! Click here!

  • After you submit your application, it cannot be edited. If you submit your application by accident or you identify an error, contact residency@stoveworks.org about resubmissions.

    We also strongly encourage you to work on your application in a word processor and cut/paste your answers into the application.

  • residency@stoveworks.org

    However, we will not be able to field questions about the application after 5 PM on the last day of the open call.

    And, due to the sheer volume of residents' applications on that day, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to respond promptly.

    So get it in early!

Where to find your order number:

Looking for general questions about the residency??

Click here