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title: Multidisciplinary Artist Residency in Key West
description: Monthlong live-in residency in Key West for multidisciplinary artists. Private studio housing in renovated guesthouse. ~12% acceptance rate. $45 fee.
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type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-04-27"
updatedAt: "2026-09-30"
programType: Residency
organization: The Studios of Key West
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/the-studios-of-key-west
deadline: "2026-05-15"
entryFee: 45 USD
location: Key West, FL, United States
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compensationRange: "Housing in renovated guesthouse with four private studios. Non-monetary perks: yoga classes, sunset sail excursion on luxury catamaran, library card, and bicycle or tricycle."
disciplines:
  - painting
  - mixed media
  - visual art
  - writing
  - music
  - performance
  - film
  - video
  - interdisciplinary
careerStages:
  - Emerging artist
  - Established
---

# Multidisciplinary Artist Residency in Key West

**Hosted by:** The Studios of Key West

**Type:** Residency | **Location:** Key West, FL, United States | **Deadline:** May 15, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $45

## About This Program

The Studios of Key West invites applications to its monthlong Peyton Evans Artist Residency (PEAR) Program, welcoming visual artists, writers, musicians, performers, media artists, and interdisciplinary creatives. Each year, nearly 40 artists are selected to spend focused time in Key West—an island long known for its creative spirit, rich cultural history, and ethos of One Human Family. Residents are provided with housing in a beautifully renovated guesthouse featuring four private studios (including one ADA-accessible), a shared kitchen, and a lush courtyard. Artists are encouraged to develop new work, connect with fellow residents, and engage with the local community through an optional public offering such as a workshop, reading, or talk. Additional benefits include access to yoga classes, a sunset sail excursion aboard a luxury catamaran, a library card, and a bicycle or tricycle for exploring the island. Applications are reviewed by panels of working artists across five disciplines: Visual, Literary, Media, Musical, and Performing Arts. With an acceptance rate of approximately 12–13%, PEAR supports artists with strong vision and a desire to grow.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Established
- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** painting, mixed media, visual art, writing, music, performance, film, video, interdisciplinary

## Compensation & Benefits

Housing in renovated guesthouse with four private studios. Non-monetary perks: yoga classes, sunset sail excursion on luxury catamaran, library card, and bicycle or tricycle.

## What's Provided

- **Housing:** Provided - Beautifully renovated guesthouse with four private studios (including one ADA-accessible), shared kitchen, and lush courtyard
- **Studio Access:** Provided

## Timeline

- **Opens:** April 27, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 15, 2026
- **Program Start:** October 1, 2026
- **Program End:** August 31, 2027

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://tskw.org/pear-program-2/