Thank you for your interest in the Shandaken: Governors Island residency program.
Application deadline and other dates
Applications are due by 11:59 pm EST on November 10. Late applications cannot be considered. If you have any quick, specific questions about the application, please contact info@shandakenprojects.org, but only if you really, truly, absolutely can't puzzle it out yourself. Please submit all questions before end of day, October 27.
Health and safety
All residents must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in order to attend. Residents will be asked to take a PCR test 5 days before arriving, quarantine for 5 days before arriving, and self-administer an antigen test the morning of their arrival.
Costs
There is a $25 fee to apply. For those with special financial needs, fee waivers are available. To apply to have your fee waived, please email us with a few lines about your circumstances. The deadline for inquiries regarding waivers is end of day, October 27. If you are chosen to participate, your residency will be completely free, however at present we are unable to offer travel reimbursement, nor offer any stipend.
Before you apply
All candidates should read about our program, about our facilities, and thoroughly review our FAQs before beginning their application.
Selection process
Applications are juried by a panel of art professionals. Successful applicants will be notified in December 2022. Best efforts are made to offer time slots to successful applicants based on their preferences, but dates offered for residencies are nonnegotiable.
Thanks for taking the time to apply. We're looking forward to learning more about your work.