2026 Residency Applications Open - Corsicana Artist and Writer Residency

About the Open Call

Artists and writers of international, national, and Texas origin are invited to apply for 2-month, fully-funded studio residencies at the Corsicana Artist and Writer Residency. Residents will produce work in rare scale and focus with generous support and vast, immersive space, in an historic setting fifty miles south of Dallas, Texas. Residents are hosted at 100 West, an 11,000 square-foot, former Odd Fellows lodge virtually unaltered since its 1890s construction, preserved and minimally furnished. Private artist studios are 2,400 square-feet; writing studio is 600 square-feet; kitchen and dining room are shared. Quiet studio focus is prioritized, balanced with introductions to professional networks in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, culminating with Open Studios at the close of term. The residency takes place in downtown Corsicana, a historically rich town. The program offers Winter (Jan 5 - Feb 24, 2026), Spring (Mar 2 - Apr 28, 2026), and Fall (Oct 12 - Dec 8, 2026) terms. Funding covers all studio and lodging accommodations and public programming. Residents are responsible for a one-time, non-refundable $200 Administration Fee paid by November 1, 2025. Travel, meal, material, and research expenses are the resident's responsibility. The building is accessible only by steep staircase without an elevator. The residency welcomes all nationalities, races, gender identifications, and sexual orientations.

What is Offered

Fully-funded, private, furnished studios with lodging accommodations at 100 West; Video and photo documentation; Introductions to Dallas / Forth Worth cultural network at openings and special visits; Studio visit by regional professional at mid-term for artists; Transportation to and from Dallas / Fort Worth airports; Access to video projectors and wood shop; Bicycles for Corsicana-based transportation; Staff support for logistical coordination; Engagement with Corsicana’s community of support downtown and Bookstore events. Weekly cleaning service (kitchen, baths, shared living space). Wi-Fi Internet. Private access to 100 West.

Requirements

Eligible applicants include international, United States, and Texas-based artists and writers. Collaborative applications are not welcomed. Ceramic, fiberglass, aerosol-based work, and generally sound-based work are not accommodated (sound-based applicants should inquire first). Applicants are expected to be self-directed and self-sufficient in the studio without production support. Studio focus and productivity are the first priority. Residents must make a 20-minute presentation early in their residency and hold Open Studios on the last Saturday. Alumni are not eligible to reapply for this specific residency.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit through the Slideroom platform. Artist applicants submit 5 examples of work, and writer applicants submit 2 examples of work (max 2000 words each). References must be listed but no recommendation letters are required.