Applications open: Artists Programs 2018–19

Residency + studio opportunities for artists worldwide, working across all disciplines

Headlands Center for the Arts is a multidisciplinary, international arts center located in the Marin Headlands, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Headlands’ Artists Programs provide opportunities for research, experimentation, professional development, and peer-to-peer exchange for artists working across disciplines at critical times in their careers. Unique among programs for artists, Headlands’ dynamic residency program provides meaningful resources—time, space, community, and financial support—to artists who are working on the cutting edge of their field to catalyze new modes of thought, work, and discourse. By bringing together artists from a wide range of disciplines, our programs emphasize a balance in developing an individual practice, a valuable exchange with other artists and visitors, and a meaningful engagement with place.

We are an equal opportunity institution that believes an equitable and diverse artist cohort is essential to our community. We welcome all applicants.

Artist in Residence
Fully sponsored residencies for local, national, and international artists in all disciplines
Application period: April 2–June 8, 2018
Program: March–November 2019

The Artist in Residence (AIR) program awards fully sponsored residencies to approximately 50 local, national, and international artists each year. Artists in Residence are at all stages in their careers and work in a diverse array of fields and media, including: painting, photography, sculpture, installation, performance, dance, sound and music, film, video, new media, writing, architecture, interdisciplinary arts, and social practice. Residencies of four to ten weeks include private studio space, chef-prepared meals, comfortable housing, and travel and living stipends. Visit headlands.org for information on discipline-specific awards for Artists in Residence. 

Affiliate Program
Studio program for Bay Area artists
Application period: February 20–March 20, 2018
Program: July 1, 2018–June 23, 2019

The Affiliate Program is an immersive studio practice program awarded to approximately 20 Bay Area artists, writers, and designers annually. Affiliates receive partially subsidized studio space, public presentation opportunities, and complimentary and discounted Mess Hall meals and public events, and are active participants in Headlands’ diverse local, national, and international creative community.

Application and program details at headlands.org.