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title: Vermont Studio Center Open Call
description: 2-, 3- and 4-week residency in Johnson, Vermont for visual artists and writers, with private lodging, studios, meals and full or partial fellowship support.
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type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-09-04"
updatedAt: "2026-10-01"
programType: Residency
organization: Vermont Studio Center
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/vermont-studio-center
deadline: "2026-09-30"
location: Vermont Studio Center, Vermont, IL, United States
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compensationRange: Full or partial fellowship for every attendee; private lodging, private studio, and three meals a day
disciplines:
  - painting
  - sculpture
  - printmaking
  - ceramics
  - mixed media
  - writing
---

# Vermont Studio Center Open Call

**Hosted by:** Vermont Studio Center

**Type:** Residency | **Location:** Vermont Studio Center, Vermont, IL, United States | **Deadline:** September 30, 2026

## About This Program

Vermont Studio Center (VSC) welcomes visual artists and writers for 2-, 3- and 4-week residencies to an inclusive, international community, honoring creative work as the communication of spirit through form. Nestled in the Green Mountain of Vermont, VSC provides private lodging and studios, fresh meals, and a vibrant Visiting Artist & Writer program. All disciplines are welcome. The Schultz Sculpture Shop and outdoor work yard are communal areas for wood, metal, ceramic, and mixed media fabricated work. The Print Shop is designed for monoprinting and is available to residents enrolled as printmakers. Maverick Writing studio provides comfort and river views for all of our writers.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, mixed media, writing
- **Note:** All disciplines are welcome. VSC welcomes visual artists and writers to an inclusive, international community.

## Compensation & Benefits

Full or partial fellowship for every attendee; private lodging, private studio, and three meals a day

The full cost for 4 weeks at Vermont Studio Center is more than $12,000. Through the generosity of individual donors and foundation partners, VSC is able to ensure a full or partial fellowship for every attendee. All fellowships are awarded through a competitive process. Approximately 35% of all VSC residents receive full fellowships each year. Partial fellowship recipients are asked to pay a reduced fee to attend. These fees are $2,700 for 12 days, $3,825 for 19 days, and $4,950 for 26 days. Please note, these fees are effective for all applications received in 2026. A 10% discount on this fee is available to residents who elect to share a bathroom with one other resident, subject to availability.

## What's Provided

- **Housing:** Provided - Each resident is provided with a furnished private room, private or shared bathroom, access to a shared kitchen and communal spaces. All residency housing is located in a quiet, residential neighborhood and is a short walk to studio buildings, administrative offices, amenities, and recreation.
- **Studio Access:** Provided - Studios are equipped with a painting table, rolling cart, stool, ample wall space, natural and artificial lighting, and wifi. Easels are available in communal areas. Writing studios are equipped with sitting or standing desk, bookcase, bulletin board, and sofa chair.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** August 15, 2026
- **Deadline:** September 30, 2026
- **Program Start:** July 1, 2027
- **Program End:** December 31, 2027

## Contact

**Email:** info@vermontstudiocenter.org

**Phone:** 802-635-2727

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://vermontstudiocenter.org/fellowships