Vermont Studio Center Residency Program

Location
Johnson, Vermont, USA

Open to
Artists and writers (21 years or older), international applicants accepted. Applicants must submit a portfolio (for artists) or manuscript (for writers).

Application Fee
USD 25

What’s Provided

  • Private room in shared housing

  • Private studio

  • All meals during residency

  • Visiting Artist & Writer Program: public talks, readings, studio visits / manuscript critiques

  • Open Studios and Resident Presentations

  • Full or partial fellowships (competitive). More than one-third receive full fellowships; partial fellowship amounts vary by session duration.

What the Applicant Must Cover

  • Residency fees (if not fully covered by fellowship). For partial fellowship recipients:
    – $2,700 for 2 weeks
    – $3,825 for 3 weeks
    – $4,950 for 4 weeks

  • Travel to/from Vermont, materials, art supplies (unless specified otherwise)

Duration
Residencies of 2, 3, or 4 weeks. Session dates between June 29, 2026 and December 18, 2026.

Deadline
September 30, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST

Other Essential Notes

  • Applicants whose work is strong but who aren’t awarded the fellowship may still be offered admission.

  • All residencies include access to common amenities and studios; housing has kitchen/kitchenette facilities depending on building.

  • Age requirement: must be 21 or older.

  • Refund policy: non-fellowship recipients must pay a non-refundable deposit; refunds for fees follow a schedule depending on how far in advance cancellation occurs.