Keyhole Workspace Artist-in-Residence Program Call to Artists
Ely Center of Contemporary Art
- Deadline
- 18 days left
- Entry fee
- $35
- Award
- $200
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
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About
Artists in New Haven and Greater New Haven Area are invited to apply for a 4-month studio residency with a small stipend, mentorship from art professionals, and a solo exhibition.
Overview
The Keyhole Workspace Artist-in-Residence Program at the Ely Center of Contemporary Art is a 4-month studio-only residency (no housing provided) for artists living in New Haven and the Greater New Haven Area. Two cohorts are held each year (spring and fall), each consisting of 3 artists. Each artist receives their own studio space and a small monetary stipend toward material costs, and is required to spend 15 hours per week in their studio.
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: July 31, 2026
- 4-month residency cohorts (spring and fall each year)
Eligibility
- Must be living in New Haven, CT and the Greater New Haven Area
- Open to artists at any stage of career (emerging, mid-career, established)
- May apply as a team/collaboratively
Program Features
- Private studio space for each artist
- Small monetary stipend toward material costs ($200)
- Mentorship from art professionals (curators, writers, critics) with casual feedback sessions including meals
- Solo exhibition in gallery space following residency
- Public-facing community program required
- Open Studio opportunity with fellow residents
Artist Requirements
- Spend minimum 15 hours per week in studio
- Host a public-facing community program
- Attend Open Studio, gallery receptions, and other events
- Donate one completed artwork to Ely Center of Contemporary Art for future fundraising events and/or permanent collections
Application Requirements
- 5 work samples
- Artist statement
- Statement of intent regarding the theme
- Proposal for a community engagement project
- 3 references
Fees
- Application fee: $35
- Fee waiver available: email aburg@elycenter.org with 'Fall '26 Keyhole Application Fee Waiver' in subject line in exchange for 2 hours of volunteer gallery time
How to Apply
Visit https://elycenter.org/keyhole-application to submit your application. Applications are reviewed by a panel consisting of the gallery director, a board member, and an invited member of the arts community.
- Award
- Small monetary stipend towards material costs; solo exhibition in gallery space
- Entry fee
- $35 application fee; fee waiver available in exchange for 2 hours of volunteer gallery time.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists living in New Haven, CT and the Greater New Haven Area; any stage of career; may apply as a team.
- Audience
- Artists living in New Haven, CT and the Greater New Haven Area
- Contact
- aburg@elycenter.org
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