Residencies / Verified 2 September 2026
Ox-Bow offers a 13-week summer fellowship in Saugatuck, Michigan with $300 weekly stipend, studio space with 24-hour access, room and board, and weekly studio visits. You must be a senior undergraduate or graduate student graduating December 2025 or later, at least 21, and authorized to work in the United States. The program is free.
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What the organizer actually says
Cost to apply. Free to apply
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What you get. $300 weekly stipend for 20 hours of work per week, studio space with 24-hour access, room and board with 3 meals daily, weekly studio visits, campus exhibition
“Studio space with 24-hour access; bi-weekly stipend ($300/week for 20 hours work); room and board including 3 meals per day; weekly studio visits with visiting artists; opportunity to exhibit work on campus; opportunity to TA a class.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. 13 weeks (May 28–August 24, 2026)
Who can apply. Undergraduate students in senior year or graduate students from any degree-seeking institution; graduation date December 2025 or later; at least 21 years old at start of fellowship; ability to work in United States or have work visa prior t
“ability to work in United States or have work visa prior to starting”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Fellows selected based on merit of work, commitment to inspired and innovative art, and stated growth potential at Ox-Bow.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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