2027 Home + Away Residency Program
Applications are now closed.
The Oolite Arts Home + Away Residency program is a series of multi-week, paid artist residencies hosted by prestigious institutions around the world. In addition to providing dedicated studio time for individual artistic practice, the program emphasizes opportunities to expand professional networks and community building among participating artists, recognizing that these connections are essential to sustaining and advancing an artist’s career.
In 2027, Home + Away has a multi-week Oolite Arts partnership with:
- The Bag Factory in Newtown, Johannesburg, South Africa
(Three months) - Artpace San Antonio in Texas
(Five weeks) - MASS MoCA in North Adams, Massachusetts
(Four weeks)
The Home + Away Residency Program is made possible with the support of The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation’s CreARTE Program.
Contact
Celeste Viana
[email protected]
Eligibility
Age
To be eligible for an Oolite Arts Residency program, applicants must be 21+ and cannot be enrolled in a degree-granting academic program (college or university) for 2027.
Location
In order to be eligible for an Oolite Arts Residency Program, applicants must be current residents of South Florida (Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, or Monroe counties).
Proof of Residency
As proof of residency in South Florida, applicants must submit a scan of their Florida-issued ID or drivers license and a secondary proof of residency that matches the address of the ID, such as bank statements or utility bills.
Prior Ellies, Oolite Arts Awards Winners
After winning an Ellie, Oolite Arts Award (Creator Award, Art Teacher Travel Award, Curatorial Practice and Critical Writing Award and A Better World Award, and the Lifetime Achievement Award, Inspired by Michael Richards), the winner cannot apply for any residency opportunities for the following two years.
Resident Artists
After participating in an Oolite Arts residency (Studio Residency, Home + Away Residency, Live.In.Art Residency, or Cinematic Residency), the resident may not apply for another residency opportunity for the following 2 years.
- Current 2026 residents (Studio Residents, Home + Away Residents, Live.In.Art, and Cinematic Residents) cannot apply for a residency for 2027.
- 2025 residents (Studio Residents, Home + Away Residents, Live.In.Art, and Cinematic Residents) cannot apply for a residency for 2027.
- Even if a resident began their residency before 2025, they are ineligible if they were still in residence in 2025.
- Ex. A 2024-2025 Studio Resident cannot apply for a 2027 residency.
- Even if a resident began their residency before 2025, they are ineligible if they were still in residence in 2025.
Dual Applications (The Ellies, Oolite Arts Awards and any Artist Residency)
All applications for The Ellies, Oolite Arts Awards and Artist Residencies (Studio Residency, Home + Away Residency, and Cinematic Residency) are open at the same time.
Applicants may apply for multiple opportunities; however, they may only receive one award or residency.
As part of the application process, all Oolite Arts applications will ask the applicant to list their preferences in order in the event they are selected for more than one opportunity. This preference must be marked consistently across all submitted applications. If the order of preference is marked differently across applications, the applicant may be disqualified from consideration.
If an applicant is selected for multiple opportunities, Oolite Arts will honor the applicant’s stated preference and offer only that opportunity.
Conflict of Interest
Oolite Arts Board members, employees, and their family members are not eligible to apply.
Advisory Board Members, consultants/individuals contracted by Oolite Arts, and former staff are eligible to apply.
Discipline
In order to be eligible for an Oolite Arts Residency Program, applicants must practice in one or more of the following fields:
- Painting
- Sculpture & Installation
- Photography
- Printmaking & Works on Paper
- Video, Film & Moving Image
- Digital & New Media
- Performance & Live Art
- Public Art & Social Practice
- Material Practices (Ceramics, Textiles & Mixed Materials)
- Time-Based Media (including Sound Art)
International Residencies
U.S. Permanent Residence and Valid Passport: In order to be eligible for an international Oolite Arts Home + Away Residency Program, applicants must be a permanent U.S. resident and have a valid passport. These applicants will be asked to submit a scan of their U.S. passport or their foreign passport and a green card.
Oolite Arts believes that artists from a wide variety of backgrounds and identities should have access to artistic support. Oolite Arts as an organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.
Contact
Celeste Viana
[email protected]
FAQ
When is the opportunity?
Bag Factory in Johannesburg, South Africa: Feb. 1 – April 30, 2026
Artpace San Antonio in Texas: April 26 – May 28, 2027
MASS MoCA in North Adams, Massachusetts: May 13 – June 8, 2027
How long is the opportunity?
Please see each residency’s time period above.
When is the application open?
June 1 – July 31, 2026
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
South Florida (Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe counties) residents, age 21 and over who are not participating in an academic program in 2027. Applicants must provide proof of South Florida residency (Florida issued ID or Driver’s license and a secondary proof of residence such as a bank statement or utility bill). For international residencies, applicants must also be permanent US residents and hold an active passport. Applicants cannot have won an Ellie, Oolite Arts Award or participated in an Oolite Arts Residency in the past two years.
I was an Oolite Arts Resident (Studio, Home + Away, Live.In.Art, Cinematic) and/or won an Ellie, Oolite Arts Award in the past two years (2025 and/or 2026). Can I apply for a 2027 Home + Away Residency?
No. An individual is ineligible from applying for a Home + Away Residency if they won an Ellie, Oolite Arts Award or participated in any Oolite Arts Residency in the past two years. Therefore, any Oolite Arts Residents or Ellies winners from 2025 or 2026 are ineligible to apply for a 2027 Home + Away Residency. Any Ellies, Oolite Arts Award winner or Oolite Arts Resident must wait 2 years before applying to another Oolite Arts opportunity. 2025 awardees/residents may apply for a 2028 Oolite Arts opportunity, and 2026 awardees/residents may apply for a 2029 Oolite Arts opportunity.
Who will choose the artists?
A jury of arts professionals based outside of South Florida will select the participants.
Does Oolite Arts provide support to help artists with their visa applications?
Oolite Arts does not help artists with their visa applications.
What kind of programming will be offered?
The residency will offer studio space, visits by master artists and/or curators, and other programming.
What kind of stipend will be offered?
Selected artists for domestic opportunities will receive a $500 weekly stipend in addition to coverage of their travel costs, and room and board. Selected artists for the Bag Factory residency will receive a $6,000 stipend, in addition to coverage of their travel and accommodation costs.
When will artists be notified?
Artists will be notified in late fall 2026.
What protocols does Oolite Arts have in place regarding COVID-19?
Each residency maintains its own COVID-19 protocols for visiting artists. Upon selection, artists will receive detailed guidelines directly from the residency outlining the required procedures.
Does Oolite Arts cover the cost of individual travel insurance?
Yes. Oolite Arts will cover the cost of travel insurance for those selected for the international residency. The maximum amount covered will be $500.
I don’t have an account with Submittable.com. Can I still apply for a Home + Away Residency?
You will need an account with Submittable.com. It is free, so please create one if you intend to apply.
I am having trouble with Submittable.com. Where can I get help?
Submittable.com has an extensive Help Section. Submittable Help Link
Can I drop off my application at Oolite Arts in person?
If you have no access to the Internet, then you should call our office, 305-674-8278 ext. 311.
I have read the FAQ and the application, and I still have some questions before applying. May I call the office to see if I can have my questions answered?
We are happy to answer any other questions that you may have. You can reach Celeste Viana at 305-674-8278 ext. 317.
I am having issues uploading files. What should I do?
For assistance with uploads, Submittable.com offers a clear step-by-step guide to the file submission process. Submittable Help Link
My work is more suitably presented in video or audio format; can I upload a video or audio file instead?
While you cannot upload video and audio files directly to Submittable, the application allows you to provide a link to sites such as YouTube, SoundCloud, Vimeo, etc., where the files can be reviewed by Oolite Arts.
Can I bring my work to the office or gallery for review?
You cannot bring your work to the office or gallery for review. Oolite Arts cannot ensure the security of the artwork due to the volume of applications we receive.
Contact
Celeste Viana
[email protected]
The Home + Away Residency
2026 Home + Away Residents:
Bag Factory
2026 Home + Away Residents:
Artpace
2026 Home + Away Residents:
MASS MoCA
