Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 New Mexico Arts Artist Residency Program.
Donor Name: New Mexico Arts
State: New Mexico
Type of Grant: Program
Deadline: 10/10/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
Each residency will take place over a six-week period in which the artist resides and works in Cedar Crest, New Mexico. Artists will have access to and are encouraged to interact with the land, culture, visitor center and the surrounding area.
The culmination of the residency centers the artist’s research and development of new work that showcases ideas and work created during their six-week stay at Sandia Mountain Natural History Center
Public engagement opportunities include, but are not limited to an artist talk or exhibition, workshop, temporary site-specific installations, performances, etc. Artwork and community engagement should be safe and appropriate for both children and adults, ADA compliant, and should not permanently alter the environment when removed.
Funding Information
An all-inclusive stipend of $14,000.
Eligibility Criteria
The project is open to United States residents aged 18 years and older. Artists in all stages of their careers are encouraged to apply. The residency is open to Visual Art creative genres including: Photographers, Painters, Mixed Media artists, Sculptors, Fiber Artists, New Media artists, Fabric and Textile artists, etc.
For more information, visit New Mexico Arts.
