Residencies / Verified 2 September 2026
Oolite Arts offers multi-week paid residencies at Bag Factory (Johannesburg), Artpace (San Antonio), or MASS MoCA (North Adams) for South Florida residents age 21+. Applicants must hold current Florida ID, not be enrolled in a degree program during 2027, and cannot have participated in an Oolite Arts residency within two years. There is no application fee.
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What the organizer actually says
Cost to apply. Free to apply
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What you get. Multi-week paid residencies at partner institutions
“Domestic residencies: $500 weekly stipend plus travel costs, room and board; Bag Factory (international): $6,000 stipend plus travel and accommodation; travel insurance (up to $500) covered for international residency”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Bag Factory: 3 months (Feb 1–Apr 30, 2026); Artpace: 5 weeks (Apr 26–May 28, 2027); MASS MoCA: 4 weeks (May 13–Jun 8, 2027)
Who can apply. South Florida residents (Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, or Monroe counties) age 21+; cannot be enrolled in degree-granting academic program for 2027; must provide proof of Florida residency (FL-issued ID/driver's license + secondary proof
“South Florida residents (Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, or Monroe counties)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Jury of arts professionals based outside of South Florida”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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