OPEN STUDIO RESIDENCY
Haystack’s two-week Open Studio Residency is designed to foster artistic exploration at the highest level, and those selected for the highly-competitive program attend for free.
September 1–12, 2025
Haystack’s Open Studio Residency fosters a dynamic exchange of ideas among peers and provides two weeks of studio time and an opportunity to work in a community of makers. The program supports approximately 50 participants—from the craft field and other creative disciplines—who have uninterrupted time to work in six studios (ceramics, fiber, glass, graphics, metals, and wood) to develop ideas and experiment in various media. Participants can choose to work in one particular studio or move among them depending on their interests and the nature of their work.
Each of the studios are staffed by technicians who can assist with projects. Please note that technicians will not be leading workshops. If you are interested in learning specific skills, you may wish to apply to one of the summer workshop sessions. Individuals must be 21 years of age or older to participate in Haystack’s Open Studio Residency.
The Haystack Fab Lab will also be open and available, providing an opportunity for experimentation with digital fabrication as a way for residents to augment and complement their creative practices. In addition to open studios, there will be time for participants to share work and discuss ideas across disciplines. Individuals working in craft, art, design, writing, and other creative disciplines—and who are self-directed and focused—are encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for Open Studio Residency are processed through SlideRoom, the application for the 2025 residency will be available in March 2025. To keep up to date on all of Haystack’s programs, sign-up for our eNewsletter or follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
SELECTION CRITERIA
An independent committee of artists reviews applications to the highly-competitive Open Studio Residency and both national and international artists, working in various disciplines, are eligible for consideration. Past participants may reapply to the residency but preference may be given to first-time applicants. Selection is based on work samples, the nature and scope of the project that will be done during the residency (if applicable), and the ability to work in a creative community. All applications are for the entire two-week session.
Haystack is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identification, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, economic status, or veteran status. All are welcome.
The Open Studio Residency program is generously supported by Haystack’s Windgate Foundation Endowment for Programs.
“While I had intended to develop completed works, instead I began developing new ideas. I know that many of these lessons will hold value and meaning for me, and will reveal themselves fully over time. It was an absolute gift.”
Haystack is proud to be a member of Res Artis Worldwide Network of Artist Residencies and Artist Communities Alliance.