Saltonstall Residency Program Grant

Saltonstall Residency Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Constance Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts
Last Updated: January 13, 2026

Summary

The Saltonstall Foundation offers residency programs for writers and artists in New York, promoting diversity and inclusion. Eligible applicants must be at least 21 years old and reside full-time in New York State. The program spans 2, 3, or 4 weeks, with stipends available to support participants. There are no application fees, and additional financial assistance may be provided based on need. This initiative encourages creative individuals to engage in a nurturing environment.

Overview

About We accept New York State writers and artists for residencies in the following categories: PoetryPlaywriting & ScreenwritingPhotography (film or digital) & FilmmakingPainting, Sculpture, Visual Arts We believe in and value a diverse community of creative individuals. To that end, we hope that all artists and writers feel welcome to apply for a residency, regardless of one’s level of education, experience, race, age, sex, religious belief, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or national origin. Funding There is no cost to attend Saltonstall and no application fee associated with this application. Additionally, to help offset travel to Ithaca and other personal expenses, we offer stipends of $100/week to everyone who attends. Additional stipend support (up to $1,000) will be offered based on financial need and the median household income of an applicant's County. Artist- and writer-parents and full-time caregivers will each receive a $500 stipend.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. All applicants must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.The residency program is open to full-time year-round residents of New York State (all counties) and Indian Nations therein.This means you must be currently living full time in the State of New York. If you are a resident of New York State, you generally have some combination of the following:a New York State voter registration carda New York State driver’s licenseproof of a lease or mortgage for real property in New York Stateutility bills for your New York State place of residenceNew York State income tax returnsNew York State bank accountsApplicants should seriously consider whether the quiet, communal, working environment of the colony suits their temperaments and work habits.The Foundation requires that those selected for residencies firmly commit to spending their awarded residency period at the colony.ResidenciesApplicants may apply for either a 3- or 4-week residency or a 2-week residency (not both.)Applicants may apply in more than one artistic or literary category, however a complete and separate application for each category is required.For the 6th year in a row, we are offering one-week sessions specifically for artist and writer parents. But, for the first time, this category will now include full-time caregivers regardless of the age of their dependent. This residency is open to artist/writer parents with at least one dependent child (under 18) and at home full-time caregivers regardless of the age of their dependent. Residency alumni are eligible to re-apply two years after being accepted for a residency. See FAQ for further guidelines.

Ineligibility

Applicants cannot apply for both a 1- to 4-week residency and also our week-long residencies specifically for parents.