ON::View Artist Residency Program

February - May, 2027

Call for Submissions

The ON::View Artist Residency is fully funded, including a $500 stipend, studio space & living accommodations

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Deadline to Apply: September 7, 2026

Located in the heart of Savannah’s Starland District at ARTS Southeast, the fully-funded ON::View Artist Residency provides a free, high visibility studio space, lodging, and $500 stipend for an artist or curator to complete a new project, continue an in-progress endeavor, or to conduct research. The studio’s large windows look out onto Bull Street, the district’s main thoroughfare, allowing the resident’s work to be on view to the community at all times. Visitors and passersby on the sidewalk witness the resident's process as it unfolds in real time, seeing all the steps involved from concept to final execution. Community events like lectures, workshops, and public art projects offer creative ways to interact with the public. ARTS Southeast’s international ON::View Artist Residency is the only one of its kind in Savannah and is proud to provide financial support, studio space, and living accommodations to creatives from around the globe working in all media.

Located just blocks away, the 5th Dimension Apartment is a cozy studio with a full kitchen and bath to comfortably house the resident for the duration of their stay. The 5th Dimension Apartment has a private entrance and garden with plenty of space to create, lounge and entertain. It is our hope that by providing lodging, we will accommodate a diverse range of creatives from far and wide, as we continue to fulfill our mission to make Savannah a destination for the arts.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Step 1. Pay the $50 application fee.*

Application fee

Step 2. Fill out the application below

Once your submission is complete you will receive an email notification. Please make sure to check your spam folder.

About the Jurying Process

The ON::View Residency Selection Committee conducts two rounds of jurying for this program, with the following schedule:

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Monday, September 7, 2026 by 11:59PM
FIRST ROUND NOTIFICATIONS: Friday, September 18, 2026: Applicants will be notified of first round decisions, and interviews will be scheduled with select applicants.
INTERVIEWS: Monday, September 21 - Friday, September 25, 2026
FINAL NOTIFICATIONS: Monday, October 12, 2026

Info about accommodations:

The 5th Dimension Apartment is located blocks away from ARTS Southeast. It has a private gated entrance and private garden. It has a small but full kitchen with sink, 4-burner electric stove, refrigerator, dishware, and basic cooking supplies. The bathroom is small with a standup shower. There is a closet with a small lofted area for additional storage. The apartment is equipped with wifi and TV. A queen sized bed with underneath storage allows the room to remain uncluttered. The main room is approximately 225 sq ft, and the high ceilings and 4 large windows that look out onto the garden that give the space a comfortable and easy-going atmosphere, with great light in the mornings. Smoking and pets are not allowed in the apartment. There is no onsite laundry, but a laundromat is a 5-minute drive. Free on-street parking is available.

About Savannah:

Located on the Savannah River with a 20-minute drive to Tybee Island on the Atlantic coast, Savannah is a temperate, walkable city with unique Southern architecture and over 20 parks throughout its Historic District. Savannah is Georgia’s oldest city, and signs of its past are ever present, from the slave trade and the civil war to reconstruction and the civil rights movement. The last 20 years have seen Savannah explode with hotels, five star restaurants and the Savannah College of Art and Design. In the Starland District where ARTS Southeast and the apartment are located, shops, murals, restaurants, breweries and art galleries give the neighborhood a unique vibe, and provide the perfect setting for an artist to explore, meet interesting people and create.

Nitty Gritty Details:

Located just off the lobby in ARTS Southeast, the Residency Studio is 12 x 12 feet with large street level, east facing windows, which allow the community to view the Residents’ work 24/7. Creatives may work in any medium suitable for the space.

Residents will have multiple opportunities to connect with the local art community, including meet and greets and public programming.

All ON::View Residents will do an Instagram Takeover for the duration of their Residency, sharing their process via @onviewresidency

All ON::View Residents will have the opportunity to participate in an annual group exhibition featuring all of the Residents of the last year. The exhibition will take place in February 2028.

The ON::View Studio provides 24 hour access to Residents. Additionally, Residents must commit to working in the studio during our public open hours (TH - SUN, 12 - 5PM) a minimum of one day per week.

Dates of Residency periods are firm. There are no exceptions for early move ins, late move outs, etc. as the spaces must be prepared for the next incoming Resident. Residents must be present during the First Friday Program Finale (see specific dates above).
Residents are encouraged to engage the community by giving a public lecture or workshop, or other interactive event during their stay.
ARTS Southeast provides each Resident with a $500 stipend which may be used to offset travel, material costs, or in any way they choose. We offer free lodging for accepted Residents at the 5th Dimension Apartment, located a few blocks away from ARTS Southeast.

The Residency Studio has open air flow into the lobby and gallery area which makes the following restrictions necessary:

No aerosol or other toxic/high-voc materials are allowed in the space.
No ongoing or repetitive loud noises, such as grinding. Occasional use of hand and power tools IS allowed.
The Residency Studio is climate controlled, but due to its proximity to the doors and the large windows it can be warmer/cooler than the rest of the space depending on outside temperature.
Limited furnishings in the Residency Studio are available. Accepted applicants must provide their own materials and supplies.
ARTS Southeast does not insure the property of the Resident artist.
Current Studio Members or artists who have been Studio Members in the last 6 months are not eligible for this Residency.
Collaborative teams are eligible for the Residency. One proposal should be submitted for the entire team. The 5th Dimension Apartment can house 2 individuals comfortably, if teams of more than 2 individuals would like to submit, making additional housing arrangements is encouraged.
Creatives may seek additional support or funding from other organizations to cover project costs if they wish. ARTS Southeast will be happy to provide a letter of support to accepted Residents seeking grants or other funding sources.
* If the application fee is an undue burden please let us know about your situation and we may choose to waive the fee at our discretion.

This program is supported in part by Georgia Council for the Arts through the appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly. Georgia Council for the Arts also receives support from its partner agency – the National Endowment for the Arts.This programming is also made possible with investment by the City of Savannah. Special thanks to our local Residency Sponsors Starlandia Supply, Green Truck Pub, Starland Yard, Thompson Savannah, and program partners SCAD Museum of Art and Telfair Museums.