Yaddo Artist Residency
About this opportunity
Yaddo is a legendary artists' community in Saratoga Springs, New York, which has hosted creative residents since 1926. Visual artists receive a private studio and bedroom along with three daily meals, allowing for uninterrupted focus. Past residents include a remarkable roster of painters, sculptors, and photographers who have shaped contemporary art.
Application tips
Visual arts applicants should submit seven digital images of recent work. The application fee is US$35 (fee waivers available upon request at least three weeks before deadline). Two annual deadlines: 5 January for residencies May through the following March (results mid-March), and 1 August for residencies November through the following June (results early October). Portal opens mid-November and early June respectively. The next deadline is 1 August 2026. Apply via yaddo.slideroom.com.
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