Artist in Residence Program

The Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program allows Broome County Arts Council to transform the landscape of professional possibilities for emerging artists, by serving and promoting artists by providing an artist studio, time, professional support, and the opportunity to be featured through First Friday events. Each residency begins on the first of the selected month and extends until First Friday of the next month. Applicants must be at least 21 years old at the time of applying. Applicants must reside in Broome, Chenango, or Tioga counties. 

If applicable, the Artisan Gallery will then help market these artists through opportunities to show and sell in the gallery, as well as co-host an individual First Friday opening & in-studio exhibition. Broome County Arts Council notes that access to an opportunity for professional mentorship and development often hinges on the ability to afford a studio, supplies, classes, and other associated costs. Therefore, awardees will be chosen based on merit and need, helping to support a diverse array of artists across socio-economic backgrounds, culture, age, education, and geography.

2025/2026 Artist-in-Residence Open Call

BCAC is offering eight (month-long) residencies beginning March 2025 and ending May 2026. Independent visual artists who work in the following mediums are encouraged to apply: painting, drawing, sculpture, printing, digital photography (there is no dark room available at this time), film, fiber arts, and mixed media. Each residency begins on the first of the selected month and extends until First Friday of the next month. Applicants must be at least 21 years old at the time of applying. Applicants must reside in Broome, Chenango, or Tioga counties. 

This opportunity includes:

• private studio at BCAC with 24/7 access
• a $250 stipend
• access to the Digital Art Lab outfitted with the Adobe Creative Suite
• 5 free Business of Art Workshops
• a collection of photography and film equipment
• First Friday in-studio exhibition

Broome County Arts Council notes that access to an opportunity for professional mentorship and development often hinges on the ability to afford a studio, supplies, classes, and other associated costs. Therefore, awardees will be chosen based on merit and need, helping to support a diverse array of artists across socio-economic backgrounds, culture, age, education, and geography.

ARTIST STUDIO

266 sq. ft

Includes:

• H frame easels 
• Slop sink & cabinet storage
• Justrite oily waste can
• Jamco 44 gallon fireproof cabinet
• Locally made canvas storage unit
• 8ft x 2 ½ ft table
• Desk chair

Application Materials:

1. 1. 1. Basic Contact Information (Name, Address, Phone Number, Email)
      2. Links to artist’s website and/or social media art accounts
      3. Resume/CV (not seen by jury)
      4. Artist Statement, including description of work planned for residency time (seen by jury; do not include any identifying information in statement)
      5. Sample of Work, 8-10 images (*submission details below)
      6. Two references
      7. A short statement on how this residency will impact your career as an artist.

   *Images of work should be submitted as JPEGS

   All applications must be accompanied by an application fee of $35 paid through ShopArt. Broome County Arts Council’s Artist Residency program does not include housing at this time.

Broome County Arts Council (BCAC) offers a limited number of need-based scholarships for Artist in Residence applications. A granted application fee waiver does not guarantee that the applicant will be awarded an artist residency, but instead guarantees that the applicant will be considered. Scholarships are limited and BCAC cannot offer refunds for registration fees that have already been paid. Request a scholarship here.

All questions concerning BCAC’s Artist in Residence program may be directed to artresidency@broomearts.org.