Residencies / Verified 2 September 2026
Bemis Center offers an 8-week residency in Omaha for sound and experimental music artists. The program provides $1,250 monthly stipend, $750 travel stipend, and $2,500 materials budget. Application fee is $40; artists must be 21+, not enrolled in school during residency, and have professional working history.
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Cost to apply. $40 to apply
“$40 USD non-refundable application fee (PayPal alternative available)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
What you get. $1,250 USD monthly stipend, a $750 USD travel stipend, and a $2,500 USD materials budget
“US-based artists: $1,250 USD monthly stipend, $750 USD travel stipend, $2,500 USD materials budget. International artists: stipend subject to visa restrictions (J-1 visa encouraged). Housing (private live/work studio), access to Sound Studio, installation spaces, Okada Sculpture + Ceramics Facility.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Minimum 8 consecutive weeks within a residency session
Who can apply. National and international artists 21+ with strong professional working history. Not eligible if enrolled in academic program during residency. Alumni may re-apply after 5-year hiatus. Small collaborative groups eligible (max 2 on-site). Wo
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How they choose.
“Rotating panel of artists and arts professionals (curators, academics, critics). Two-stage review process: online review followed by on-site panel meeting.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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