The Oolite Arts Home + Away program is a series of four to five-week paid artist residency opportunities hosted at partnering institutions at some of the most prestigious residencies in the country. Along with dedicated hours to work on individual studio practices, Oolite Arts recognizes that time well spent in community with fellow artists is crucial in furthering artistic lives.

This year Home + Away is a multi-week Oolite Arts partnership with:

• MASS MoCA in North Adams, Massachusetts – 4 weeks
• Artpace San Antonio in Texas – 5 weeks

You can apply to one or both! The selected artists will receive a $2,500 stipend, in addition to coverage of their travel and accommodation costs.

RESIDENT BENEFITS FOR MASS MoCA IN NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS:

• A private, furnished studio on MASS MoCA’s mill campus, with 24-hour studio access and shared slop sinks and bathrooms.
• Housing (private bedroom/queen bed, shared kitchen, and bath) in newly renovated apartments directly across the street from the museum. (WiFi available in both Studios and apartments).
• One communal meal per day in the company of fellow artists-in-residence.
• An optional studio visit with a MASS MoCA curator, and other ways to share their work through artist presentations and Open Studios.
• 1 year access to our Assets for Artists Business Webinars after the residency.
• 3 months of MASS MoCA member benefits, including free access to the museum’s galleries, and discounts on performing arts events and museum store purchases, plus additional access to The Clark while in residence.

RESIDENT BENEFITS FOR ARTPACE IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS:

• A furnished apartment
• A workshop equipped with wood, metal, and computer facilities
• Access to residency vehicles (selected artist must have a valid driver’s license)
• 24-hour access to studio space
• Technical and administrative support and access to art leaders, local artists, and curators
• Wi-Fi access
• At the completion of the program, access to Oolite Arts alumni opportunities.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 12, 2025

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY!

Photo Credit: Oolite Arts

Date Posted: March 5, 2025