Adirondack Experience Artist-in-Residence Program in USA

The Adirondack Experience Artist-in-Residence Program 2027 offers four artists the opportunity to spend one month creating new work at the Adirondack Experience Museum in Blue Mountain Lake, New York, USA.

The residency welcomes international applicants from all nationalities working across artistic and cultural disciplines with a connection to the visual arts.

Selected artists will develop their own creative projects inspired by the Adirondack region, its natural environment, history, and museum collections, while engaging with museum visitors.

Program Details

• Location: Blue Mountain Lake, New York, USA

• Duration: One month

• Dates: June, July, August, or September 2027

• Available places: 4

• Eligible applicants: Artists of any nationality

• Application deadline: December 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time

Funding and Benefits

Selected artists will receive:

• $5,000 stipend for the one-month residency

• $500 travel allowance

• Free on-site accommodation

• Free Wi-Fi, utilities, laundry facilities, and parking

• Access to the museum's outdoor spaces and opportunities to explore its collections

Artists must provide their own creative materials, except for materials used in the museum's public Art Lab activities.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Work in an artistic or cultural discipline directly connected to the visual arts

• Demonstrate an established artistic practice

• Submit a portfolio containing 8–15 works, including at least five works previously exhibited in qualifying galleries or museums, or sold to private collectors

• Explain how the Adirondack region could inspire their artistic development

• Be available for one of the four residency months

• Be willing to create art in public museum spaces and interact with visitors

Digital and performance artists must additionally explain how visitors will meaningfully observe and engage with their creative process during the residency.

There are no nationality restrictions. However, international applicants are responsible for arranging and paying for any required visas or immigration documents. The museum does not provide visa sponsorship but can issue confirmation of the residency offer.

Artist Responsibilities

During the residency, artists are expected to:

• Work in public areas of the museum for at least three days per week, approximately six hours per day

• Participate in the museum's Art Lab on Fridays and Saturdays, creating artwork and guiding hands-on activities for visitors

• Give a 15–20 minute presentation to museum staff toward the end of the residency

Additional paid workshops or external events may be offered by mutual agreement.

Application Process

Applicants must prepare:

1. A one-page letter explaining their connection to the Adirondacks and how the residency would benefit their artistic practice

2. An artist statement or biography

3. A portfolio of 8–15 works meeting the exhibition or sales requirements

4. A conceptual proposal for an Art Lab activity

5. Information about any scheduling conflicts during the residency months

6. An additional visitor-engagement statement if applying as a digital or performance artist

Applications must be emailed to cbraunstein@theadkx.org by December 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed via Zoom in early February 2027. Selected artists will be notified by February 20, 2027.