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Hamiltonian Studio Residency.

Washington, DC, USA · Hamiltonian Artists
Open now2 years (October 2026–October…

Hamiltonian Artists offers subsidized studios in Washington, DC at $280–$600 monthly plus $50 utilities, with 3, 6, or 12-month lease options. A $20 application fee applies (waivable on request). Applicants must be 21+, live within 150 miles of DC for two years, not be full-time students, and have no more than one prior solo show at a traditional DC-area gallery.

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What the organizer actually says

Deadline. October 2, 2026

“Applications currently closed. Next application period: June 15, 2025–August 3, 2026. Review takes 9–11 weeks from deadline.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

Cost to apply. $20 to apply

“$20 USD non-refundable application fee, waivable upon request”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

What you get. Subsidised studios $280-$600 monthly plus $50 utility fee; 3, 6 or 12 month leases; additional subsidies available

“$2,000 annual honorarium ($1,000 January, $1,000 June); $750 exhibition production budget; up to 3 months on-site studio space in second year; professional development and exhibition opportunities”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

How long. 2 years (October 2026–October 2028 for current cycle)

Who can apply. Must be 21+ years old; cannot be full-time student during fellowship; must live within 150 miles of DC for full 2-year duration; no more than 1 prior solo exhibition at traditional gallery in greater DC area (BFA/MFA shows exempt); emerging

“must live within 150 miles of DC for full 2-year duration”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

How they choose.

“Rotating panel of artists, fellowship alumni, arts professionals, curators, teaching artists, and gallerists; weighted scoring system (Artwork 50%, Growth Potential 30%, Community 20%); 10 finalists advance to staff interview; 3-5 fellows selected per cohort”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

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