Abbott Watts Photography Residency Fall 2026

About the Open Call

The residency offers 2–4 week sessions throughout the year, during which participants receive a private studio, shared housing, all meals, and a stipend. The program emphasizes process over production, allowing artists to develop new work, research ideas, or deepen ongoing projects. Located at the edge of Maine’s North Woods, the residency fosters both solitude and community, bringing together visual artists and writers across disciplines such as painting, sculpture, photography, film, and interdisciplinary practices.

What is Offered

Artist residency

Requirements

Applicants must submit materials through SlideRoom, including up to 5 images (or 5 minutes of media / 5 pages of writing), a letter of intent outlining how they will use the residency, a CV or résumé, and two references. The program is open internationally and to artists at all career stages working across visual arts, writing, and related media such as video, audio, and installation.

How to Apply

Apply via SlideRoom portal.