Who can apply to James Castle House Artist Residency (2-week)?

Open to emerging and mid-career artists and professionals in any creative field, including visual or new media artists, poets, writers, musicians, dancers, metalsmiths, and printmakers. Applicants must be legally able to work in the United States, pass a thorough background check, and be 18 or older.

When is the application deadline?

The deadline is 28 August 2026.

Residency

James Castle House Artist Residency (2-week)

Name: James Castle House Artist Residency (2-week)
Start: 2026-07-01
End: 2026-08-28
Location: Boise, Idaho, USA

James Castle House · Boise, Idaho, USA

Deadline: Aug 28
Award: Private furnished living quarters, 24-hour studio access, and a $1,000 stipend
Entry fee: Free
Eligibility: Open to emerging and mid-career artists and professionals in any creative field, including visual or new media artists, poets, writers, musicians, dancers, metalsmiths, and printmakers. Applicants must be legally able to work in the United States, pass a thorough background check, and be 18 or older.
Location: Boise, Idaho, USA

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About

The James Castle House Artist Residency invites emerging and mid-career artists to a two-week solo residency in Boise, Idaho. Residents will immerse themselves in the historic site where James Castle lived and worked, exploring its history and landscape to create new works. The program provides private furnished living quarters, 24-hour studio access, and a $1,000 stipend for living expenses and supplies. Residents are expected to share their creative practice through one public event during their stay. Travel and shipping expenses are the responsibility of the resident.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply to James Castle House Artist Residency (2-week)?: Open to emerging and mid-career artists and professionals in any creative field, including visual or new media artists, poets, writers, musicians, dancers, metalsmiths, and printmakers. Applicants must be legally able to work in the United States, pass a thorough background check, and be 18 or older.
What does James Castle House Artist Residency (2-week) offer?: Private furnished living quarters, 24-hour studio access, and a $1,000 stipend
When is the application deadline?: The deadline is 28 August 2026.
Is there an application fee?: No — applying is free.

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