Residencies / Verified 2 September 2026
Oak Spring Garden Foundation offers a 2–4 week residency in Upperville, Virginia for botanical artists working from direct observation. The program provides a $1,000 grant, potential $1,000 purchase of a finished work, and access to 700 acres, gardens, and a rare botanical art library. Applications close June 30, 2027; no fee required.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. June 30, 2027
Cost to apply. Free to apply
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What you get. $1,000 individual grant and an offer to purchase one final work on paper for $1,000 that will be accessioned into the OSGF Florilegium, and a 2 - 4 week residence at OSGF
“$1,000 individual grant; offer to purchase one final work on paper for $1,000; housing in nicely appointed home with private bedroom/bathroom, shared living/kitchen; dedicated studio space; bicycle provided; meals approximately 3 times weekly; transportation arranged from Dulles International Airpor”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. 3 weeks (2-4 week residence stated in Award section; specific dates: April 25 – May 16, 2027 or August 29 – September 19, 2027)
Who can apply. Botanical artists with an established track-record and well-developed body of work who work from direct observation of plant specimens to create scientifically accurate depictions. No explicit nationality or residency restrictions stated.
How they choose.
“Preliminary vetting and final review by OSGF staff and representatives of the American Society of Botanical Artists.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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