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:
Stipend:
None
$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
Fall 2025 Artist Residency at McColl Center
Charlotte, NC
Deadline:
January 3, 2025
Application Fee:
Stipend:
$35
$6,000
The review process takes up to 14 weeks from the application deadline. All notifications to applicants are sent via email.
Artists-in-Residence receive private housing adjacent to McColl Center, a large-scale private studio in our historic building in Uptown Charlotte, curatorial guidance, marketing and PR support, and a generous stipend. While in residency, artists have the freedom to fully focus on artistic research, exploration, and creation while also engaging with McColl Center’s community and the local creative sector. While in residence, artists also have access to shared labs.
Residency Dates: September 9 - December 15, 2025