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title: "The Nicholson Project 2027 Artist Residencies"
organization: "The Nicholson Project"
category: residency
deadline: 2026-05-21
valid_through: 2026-05-21
countries: ["US"]
location: "Washington, DC, USA"
entry_fee: "$15"
award: "In-House Residency: $5,000 artist stipend, 10-weeks of on-site live and work space, private access to Residency Suite (furnished bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, artist studio), one-on-one staff support, studio visits with guest curators, introductions to professionals, promotional support, professional documentation and headshots, up to $2,000 and staff support for optional Residency Project. Local Artists Studio Residency (LASR): Six-eight months of shared studio space, $2,000 artist stipend, one-on-one staff support, studio visits and introductions to professionals, promotional support, professional headshots, culminating exhibition including a $1,000 exhibition stipend, exhibition design and installation support, documentation, and public programming."
eligibility: "In-House Residency: local, national, and international emerging, mid-career, and established artists. Local Artist Studio Residency: local artists who do not need living space, with priority to DC artists first, followed by artists from the surrounding DC/DMV region, as long as they can commit to utilizing the studio space on a frequent basis."
source_url: "https://nicholsonproject.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/88793"
canonical: "https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/the-nicholson-project-2027-artist-residencies-the-nicholson-project-c5dd444d"
status: closed
last_updated: 2026-04-27T05:58:14.386683
---
# The Nicholson Project 2027 Artist Residencies

> **STATUS: CLOSED** — the application deadline has passed.
> This page is preserved so external citations stay reachable, but
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**Organization**: The Nicholson Project
**Category**: residency
**Deadline**: 2026-05-21
**Location**: Washington, DC, USA
**Country code(s)**: US
**Entry fee**: $15
**Award**: In-House Residency: $5,000 artist stipend, 10-weeks of on-site live and work space, private access to Residency Suite (furnished bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, artist studio), one-on-one staff support, studio visits with guest curators, introductions to professionals, promotional support, professional documentation and headshots, up to $2,000 and staff support for optional Residency Project. Local Artists Studio Residency (LASR): Six-eight months of shared studio space, $2,000 artist stipend, one-on-one staff support, studio visits and introductions to professionals, promotional support, professional headshots, culminating exhibition including a $1,000 exhibition stipend, exhibition design and installation support, documentation, and public programming.
**Eligibility**: In-House Residency: local, national, and international emerging, mid-career, and established artists. Local Artist Studio Residency: local artists who do not need living space, with priority to DC artists first, followed by artists from the surrounding DC/DMV region, as long as they can commit to utilizing the studio space on a frequent basis.

## Description

The Nicholson Project offers two residency programs for 2027: the 10-week In-House Residency and the 6-8 month Local Artists Studio Residency (LASR). The In-House Residency provides a $5,000 artist stipend, on-site live/work space, a private Residency Suite, staff support, studio visits, promotional assistance, and professional documentation. An optional Residency Project can receive up to $2,000 in funding. The LASR program offers shared studio space, a $2,000 artist stipend, staff support, studio visits, promotional assistance, professional headshots, and a culminating exhibition with a $1,000 exhibition stipend. The In-House Residency is open to local, national, and international emerging, mid-career, and established artists. The LASR is for local artists, prioritizing those from DC and the surrounding DMV region who can frequently use the studio space. Applications are evaluated based on innovative concepts, mastery of craft, potential for artist growth, and connection to Washington, DC. The application fee is $15.

## Apply / Verify

- Official source: https://nicholsonproject.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/88793
- OpenCall Radar listing: https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/the-nicholson-project-2027-artist-residencies-the-nicholson-project-c5dd444d