Vashon Artist Residency supports artists by offering time, space, and resources to reflect, create and connect on spectacular Vashon Island on the shore of the Salish Sea in Washington State. This opportunity is a self-directed residency and we welcome artists at all stages of a creative career.
We strive to make this opportunity accessible and include artists of varied economic, cultural and geographic backgrounds to stimulate an insightful, respectful and compelling communal experience.
DEADLINE: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM (PDT).
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be at least 21 years old and not enrolled in a full-time, matriculated degree program. While not required, we strongly recommend that applicants have the ability to read and speak English.
Artists who attended Vashon Artist Residency in 2025 are not eligible for the current cycle and may reapply for the 2027 session.
SESSIONS: All sessions are 4 weeks long except for Sessions 1, 5 and 9, which are 2-week sessions. We currently have four artists in each residency session.
EXPECTATIONS: We do not place productivity or public presentation requirements on residents. Artists are free to experiment, research, create new work and rest as they wish. Any work artists make at Vashon Artist Residency will be theirs.
APPLICATION CRITERIA & REVIEW: Invitation to Vashon Artist Residency is based on demonstrated commitment to your artistic practice, the strength of past artwork, the feasibility of residency goals and the ability to co-create a positive communal life and work environment in a rural setting.
Applications are reviewed by a new panel of artists each year. Some panelists are alumni of Vashon Artist Residency and bring knowledge of the facility and location to the review process. Other panelists bring the experience of a discipline, culture or creative practice to the evaluation process.
We request applicants provide the name and email address of one (1) reference who can speak to your creative practice and your ability to live and work well with others.
More Info
https://vashonartistresidency.com/
Location
Vashon Island, Washington
Opportunity Region
local
Commitment
nonapplicable
Contact Email
info@vashonartistresidency.com