Residencies
We only list Residencies that are local to Charlotte or provide housing, have no cost to attend or pay a stipend, and are currently accepting applications. They are sorted by application deadline.
The Factory on Willow
Manchester, NH
Deadline:
Application Fee:
None
Stipend:
$200/week + $350 for travel
3 months. Rolling applications for 3 residency periods per year. If you are offered a residency, you will receive a weekly stipend for food & art supplies, travel stipend and fully covered living/studio space rent and utilities with access to all of The Factory’s amenities, including fitness center, green space, parking, and more! You will be encourage to explore your work through weekly meetups and activities with other residents and our on-site facilitator. There will also be regular open-studio events, artist talks, and teaching opportunities. Learn more at: https://www.factoryonwillow.com/air
Ray of Sunshine Glamping Residency
Mercer, PA
Deadline:
Application Fee:
None
Stipend:
None
Ray of Sunshine Camping & Glamping offers free artist and craftsperson residencies in a cozy, welcoming environment designed to nurture creativity. Your time here is meant to feed both your hands and your heart.
1 week - 2 months free in our LuLu glamping cabin from May-October. Reach out if you're interested in the off-season. There is a mini fridge and microwave in your cabin. You will have access to a full kitchen and laundry upon request. There is not a full bathroom. You will have a private, compost toilet and the ability to shower daily in a main house on the property. We also have a solar heated shower bag to rinse off outside.
C3Lab Public Arts Fellowship 2026-2028
Charlotte, NC
Deadline:
April 15, 2026
Application Fee:
$25
Stipend:
None
This 18-month fellowship, which runs September 1, 2026-February 29, 2028 supports emerging and mid-career artists seeking to expand into the public art realm. While fellows work collaboratively as a duo, artists apply individually and are asked within the application to identify their proposed partner and describe why they would form a strong collaborative team.
The curriculum explores the full design + build process—from concept development and digital modeling to materials selection, fabrication, and installation. Fellows gain real-world experience navigating construction drawings, shop practices, fabrication workflows, community engagement, and professional documentation.
In addition to structured educational sessions, mentorship, and visiting speakers, fellows share a studio space and have a membership at LoSo Studios, an artist collective located in the ACSM building in Lower South End, Charlotte. The program is dedicated to rigorous professional development, equipping artists with the technical fluency, collaborative experience, and practical knowledge necessary to translate studio practice into permanent, site-specific public work.
View FAQs and Fellowship Syllabus at C3-Lab.com
2027 Hayama Residency
Hayama, Japan
Deadline:
September 30, 2026
Application Fee:
$95
Stipend:
$800 + flight
A 4-Week Residency in a Small, Coastal Japanese Town. Hayama is a town in Kanagawa Prefecture, on central Honshū, Japan. It is located at the northern end of Miura Peninsula, facing Sagami Bay on the Pacific Ocean.June 1-30, 2027. Includes flight and shared accommodations.