Residencies / Verified 2 September 2026
The Walker Youngbird Foundation offers a 7–10 day neon residency at Lite Brite Neon Studio in Kingston, New York. Participants receive a $10,000 stipend, no application fee, hands-on instruction, and support to complete one neon work. Eligible applicants must be enrolled tribal members or Indigenous to North America, at least 18, with no prior neon experience, and available Fall 2026.
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What the organizer actually says
Cost to apply. Free to apply
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What you get. $10,000 artist stipend
“$10,000 artist stipend; round-trip travel to Kingston, NY; meals and/or per diem; off-site lodging; hands-on instruction; collaboration with neon craftspeople; production of one completed neon artwork; professional documentation; installation/transport/packing coordination; public presentation; all ”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. 7–10 consecutive days
Who can apply. Enrolled member of a U.S. federally or state-recognized American Indian tribe, Alaska Native corporation, Native Hawaiian ancestry, or recognized First Nation in Canada; 18+ years old; currently reside in North America; working artist at an
“currently reside in North America; working artist at any career stage”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Applications reviewed by Walker Youngbird Foundation and Lite Brite Neon Studio; final selection by Native Neon Advisory Council (Marie Watt, matteline deVries-dilling, Reid Walker). Selection based on: existing practice strength/clarity/cohesion; thoughtfulness about interest in neon; openness to l”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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