January-March 2027 Residency

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Closes

September 30, 2026, 7 days left

Effort

About 7 hours

Cost to apply

Free

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What it is

Elf School of the Arts is a nonprofit artist residency in Hayesville, NC, situated beside the Appalachian Mountains and Lake Chatuge. The facility was renovated from 2022-2024 from an original 1928 elementary school into an artist residency and concert venue offering private studios, specialized equipment across multiple disciplines, and dedicated studio/shop spaces.

Who it is for

Artists at any stage of career working in book arts, drawing, jewelry, music, painting, paper arts, photography, printmaking, textiles, weaving, welding/forging, woodworking, writing, and other disciplines.

Open to artists anywhere.

The call says: “Source page: open to applicants from any country”

international

Where

International

When

September 30, 2026, 7 days left

Runs January 1, 2027 to March 31, 2027

What you get

Private bedroom and private studio space for 1-12 weeks; residency fees are free.

What you need to apply

Current CV or Resume
Portfolio of up to 10 images of recent work relevant to proposal, 10 required
What would you like to accomplish during your stay?, up to 250 words
Bio, up to 150 words
Studio equipment needed and level of experience
Video links (optional)

How long it takes

About 7 hours

Long application. Estimated from the 6 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

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Go to the application

https://pci.jotform.com/form/262368100253146