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title: Artists of Opportunity Residency
description: Studio residency in Missoula, MT. $200/week stipend, studio access, and gallery opportunity; artists teach weekly workshops alongside adults with disabilities.
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status: closed
createdAt: "2026-05-28"
updatedAt: "2026-09-30"
programType: Residency
organization: Opportunity Resources, Inc.
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/opportunity-resources-inc
deadline: "2026-05-31"
location: Missoula, MT, United States
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compensationRange: $200 weekly stipend, dedicated workspace, studio access, gallery/retail space opportunity
disciplines:
  - photography
  - drawing
  - film
  - video
  - new_media
  - mixed_media
  - painting
  - sculpture
---

# Artists of Opportunity Residency

**Hosted by:** Opportunity Resources, Inc.

**Type:** Residency | **Location:** Missoula, MT, United States | **Deadline:** May 31, 2026

## About This Program

The Artists of Opportunity Residency offers professional artists the opportunity to develop their practice within an inclusive studio environment while collaborating alongside adults with disabilities. Artists receive dedicated workspace, access to community 2D and ceramic studios, newsletter and social media features, and opportunities to display and sell work in the gallery retail space. Artists are expected to teach at least one weekly workshop in their medium.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Disciplines:** photography, drawing, film, video, new_media, mixed_media, painting, sculpture
- **Note:** Open to any career stage. Applicant must be able to pass a background check. Only open to artists based in the United States. May apply individually or as a team.

## Compensation & Benefits

$200 weekly stipend, dedicated workspace, studio access, gallery/retail space opportunity

**Includes:** Stipend

$200 per week stipend. Also includes dedicated workspace, access to community 2D and ceramic studios, newsletter and social media feature, and opportunity to display and sell work in gallery/retail space. Accepting the full number of residencies may be grant dependent.

## What's Provided

- **Studio Access:** Provided - Private and shared studios available. Ceramics workspace with electric wheels, slab roller, clay mixers, and electric kiln. Painting workspace with easels and drawing benches. Printmaking workspaces with drying racks. Exhibition/installation space. Large format printer/plotter. Computer and internet access in common area.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 28, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 31, 2026
- **Program Start:** August 1, 2026
- **Program End:** June 30, 2027

## Contact

**Contact:** Mariah Laughlin

**Email:** mariahl@orimt.org

**Phone:** 406-329-1755

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.artworkarchive.com/call-for-entry/artists-of-opportunity-residency-2026