Residency · Deer Isle, ME
Open Studio Residency 2027
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts
You should apply if you're an artist or maker aged 21 or older, anywhere in the world, who can be in residence on the Maine coast for the full two weeks.
About
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Deer Isle, Maine runs a two-week Open Studio Residency, May 23 to June 4, 2027, for about 50 participants working in a community of makers. Residents get studio time and attend for free, with no charge for participation or room and board, and pay their own travel and materials. Applications open November 16 and close December 9, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET, capped at the first 1,000 submissions. Visual artists submit up to four images; writers send a writing sample, and other disciplines may share links.
Eligibility
Individuals 21 or older; national and international artists in various disciplines, enrolled students included if available for the full two weeks, and past participants may reapply though first-time applicants may be preferred.
Applications happen on Haystack Mountain School of Crafts's website. Seeke reviews and indexes the listing but does not accept applications.