Residencies / Verified 2 September 2026
Manifest Gallery offers free studio residencies in Cincinnati for visual artists: MAR provides approximately 500 square feet of private studio space for one year with utilities included, valued around $10,000; SIR combines studio access with year-long study at the Drawing Center, mentorship, and potential teaching work. No application fee. Any adult visual artist may apply.
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What the organizer actually says
Cost to apply. Free to apply
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What you get. Estimated value ~$10,000 per artist (free private ~500 sq ft studio for one year, utilities included; no cash payment except potential teaching fees)
“Free studio space (MAR: ~500 sq ft with utilities; SIR: studio access 8am-10pm daily), free Drawing League/Drawing Center access (~400 hours life drawing, ~600 hours darkroom access for SIR), consideration for paid teaching, free entry fees to Manifest calls, public exhibitions, artist talk, potenti”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. One year
Who can apply. Any adult visual artist can submit an application.
How they choose.
“Competitive review by committee; up to two artists selected for MAR, one or two for SIR; solo works may be selected for $1,000 Grand Jury Award re-jury”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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