Residency Application for the 2026 season opens June 23rd, 2025!
Selection Criteria
The 18 artists are selected through a competitive selection process. Portfolios of submitted images will be judged by an independent committee comprised of highly regarded art professionals. During this first round, artists will be selected solely on the basis of their portfolio. References will be contacted for those artists in the final round.
General Applicant Restrictions:
- The residency is restricted to professional artists, 25 years of age or older, working in paint.
- The Golden Foundation Residency does not accept applications from commercial artists (commissions or projects ordered by others).
- The Golden Foundation Residency does not fund food expenses.
Residency Application for the 2026 season opens June 23rd, 2025
Go To Application
2026 Residency Sessions:
March 1 – March 28
April 26 – May 23
May 31 – June 27
July 12- August 8
August 23 – September 19
October 18 – November 14
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted through SlideRoom by the deadline, August 13th, 2025.
A complete application must contain the following information:
- Contact information
- Artist statement and bio
- Eight digital image files of your work
- Three references whom we may contact. References will only be contacted for applicants in the final round
- A $30 application fee
If you encounter a technical issue or have a question while filling out the application, please contact us.
International Applicants
All correspondence, technical assistance, workshops, and lectures are provided in English only. Program parameters are based on available funding and other conditions, and thus are subject to change.
