Adirondack Experience Artist-in-Residence 2027

The Adirondack Experience Artist-in-Residence is a one-month residency at the Adirondack Experience, the Museum on Blue Mountain Lake, in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. Four artists are chosen for 2027, one each for June, July, August and September. Each receives free housing on site, a $5,000 stipend and a $500 travel allowance. The deadline is 11 December 2026 at 5 PM EST.

This is a public-facing residency. Artists work in the museum's public spaces and run activities in its Art Lab, so the programme suits artists who enjoy talking about their process with visitors. Applicants are welcome regardless of nationality, but international artists arrange and pay for their own visas.

The museum is rural and has no public transport; staff run a weekly shuttle to nearby shops.

Who Can Apply for the Adirondack Experience Artist-in-Residence?

The residency is open to visual artists of any nationality. Your portfolio must include at least five works that have been publicly exhibited or sold to private collectors; sales on online craft marketplaces do not count.

It is particularly relevant to:

• Painters and printmakers
• Craft artists and makers
• Artists who work well with the public
• Digital or performance artists who can make their process visible

What Does the Residency Offer?

• A $5,000 stipend
• A $500 travel allowance
• Free on-site housing
• A $250 allowance for Art Lab materials

Artists bring their own studio materials apart from the Art Lab supplies.

What Is Expected?

• At least three days a week working in the museum's public areas, for at least six hours a day
• Two days a week in the Art Lab, from 10 AM to 4:30 PM

Application Fees

The official page does not list an application fee. Visa costs are paid by the artist.

Submission Requirements

• A one-page letter on your relationship, existing or hoped for, with the Adirondacks
• An artist statement or biography
• A portfolio of 8 to 15 works, at least five exhibited or sold
• An idea for an Art Lab activity
• Any schedule conflicts across the four months
• For digital or performance work, a note on how visitors will see your process

Important Rules

• Late or incomplete applications are not considered.
• The museum cannot sponsor visas, but can confirm the residency offer.

When Will Applicants Be Notified?

Shortlisted artists are interviewed on Zoom in early February 2027, and selected artists are notified by 20 February 2027.

About the Adirondack Experience

The Adirondack Experience is a museum about the people and landscapes of the Adirondack Mountains, the largest protected area in the contiguous United States. Its collections cover boats, logging, rustic furniture, crafts and everyday life in the region, and its campus looks over Blue Mountain Lake. For an artist, that means a setting full of forests, water and craft traditions to respond to, and a steady flow of visitors during the summer season.

The residency suits artists who want their work to grow from a specific place and who are comfortable working in public view.

Things to Consider

• Write a personal letter. The Adirondacks letter is your chance to show why this place matters to your work.
• Design a real Art Lab activity. A simple, hands-on idea works best for visitors.
• Check visa timing. Start early if you are travelling from abroad.
• Plan for a rural stay. There is no public transport, so think about supplies.

Apply for the Residency

Interested in applying?

Apply for the Adirondack Experience Artist-in-Residence

For the full call and application details, visit the official Adirondack Experience website.

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Last verified: October 13, 2026