Applications are open now until January 9th, 11:59 PM Midnight EST.

The ethos of Salem Art Works is rooted in convergence and collaboration. This belief extends to every residency program we offer and informs all aspects of life at SAW.

Artists of all ages, backgrounds, and career stages--working in nearly any mode or medium imaginable--are encouraged to apply for residencies at SAW.

SAW offers a limited number of subsidized Artist-in-Residence programs. These residencies—for Studio Artists—offer a work-exchange while special residencies like the NY / VT Artist Residency and the salem2salem Invitational provide a group of artists a fully subsidized residency with no work-exchange.

Our self-funded Family Residency, Art Handler Residency, and Independent Artist residency is a ‘build your own‘ opportunity to organize an individual or group artist residency. These residencies offer unique opportunities and flexibility for artists to chart their own course at SAW.

SAW also offers College Residencies to academic programs looking for time and facilities to focus on creation of artwork, and learning and improving techniques.