Residencies / Verified 2 September 2026
The Bemis Center Curator-in-Residence Program offers an 18-month residency with $40,750 total support ($1,250 monthly stipend plus travel and curatorial honoraria) for curators with at least five years professional experience and two to three years curatorial work. Applicants must be 21+, not enrolled in academic programs during the residency, and non-U.S. citizens must secure their own visa. Application fee is $40 via SlideRoom or PayPal.
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Cost to apply. $40 to apply
“$40 USD non-refundable application fee via SlideRoom or PayPal.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
What you get. $40,750 total, which includes a monthly residency stipend for 18 months ($1250 per month), a studio visit honorarium, a travel/research allowance, a curatorial honorarium, and a $750 travel stipend
“$40,750 total: monthly residency stipend ($1,250/month for 18 months), studio visit honorarium, travel/research allowance, curatorial honorarium, $750 travel stipend, plus private live/work studio with utilities, laundry, WiFi, parking, and access to fabrication/project spaces.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. 18 months
Who can apply. National and international arts professionals 21+ years old with minimum 5 years equivalent professional work experience (2–3 years curatorial experience required) in academic, nonprofit, alternative space, contemporary performing arts, or
“National and international arts professionals”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Rotating panel of national and regional arts professionals (artists, curators, academics, critics); 6–8 week review process.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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