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title: Anita Wetzel Residency Grant
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  Residency for mature artists (45+) at Women's Studio Workshop. 4-6 weeks with
  housing, $350/week stipend, and materials budget.
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status: closed
createdAt: '2026-03-20'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Residency
organization: Women's Studio Workshop
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/womens-studio-workshop'
deadline: '2026-05-15'
location: 'Women''s Studio Workshop, Rosendale'
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compensationRange: >-
  $350/week stipend, up to $500 for materials, up to $250 for travel within
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disciplines:
  - book arts
  - ceramics
  - interdisciplinary arts
  - multimedia arts
  - paper arts
  - printmaking
  - visual arts
careerStages:
  - Emerging artist
  - Established
  - Mid-career
---

# Anita Wetzel Residency Grant

**Hosted by:** Women's Studio Workshop

**Type:** Residency | **Location:** Women's Studio Workshop, Rosendale | **Deadline:** May 15, 2026

## About This Program

Anita Lynn Wetzel was the founding spirit of Women's Studio Workshop. In her life and in her art she epitomized generosity and grace. Anita was a true humanist, in one with nature. In honor of Anita's legacy, her friends and WSW are establishing the Anita Wetzel Residency Grant at Women's Studio Workshop. The Anita Wetzel Residency Grant is a new opportunity focused on mature artists (45 years old and up) to create new work and fully immerse themselves in WSW's supportive environment. This residency gives artists the necessity of time and space, 4-6 weeks, to live and work away from the stresses of daily life. Artists may choose to work in any one or more of our studios: intaglio, letterpress, papermaking, screen printing, or darkroom photography.

This residency is fully subsidized. WSW provides housing and studio space at no cost. Additionally, the selected artist will receive a stipend of $350/week, up to $500 for materials used during the residency, and up to $250 toward travel within the Continental US. Artists receive a thorough studio orientation and are expected to work independently, although studio staff is available to provide assistance. Deep technical assistance can be arranged for an additional fee. The artist is responsible for any other expenses such as meals and incidentals while in residence.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Established, Mid-career
- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** book arts, ceramics, interdisciplinary arts, multimedia arts, paper arts, printmaking, visual arts
- **Age Requirements:** 45+ years old
- **Note:** Focused on mature artists (45 years old and up). Open to artists based anywhere in the world. Must apply and be accepted individually. Pets are not allowed. Residents granted leave during residency.

### Additional Requirements

Application must include: A current resume, A brief description of your proposed project, including the studio(s) you'd like to use (300 word maximum), Up to ten images of recent work, An image script which should include title, medium, dimension, and date of each image

## Compensation & Benefits

$350/week stipend, up to $500 for materials, up to $250 for travel within Continental US

**Includes:** Stipend, Travel grant, Materials budget

$350/week stipend for 4-6 weeks residency, up to $500 for materials used during the residency, and up to $250 toward travel within the Continental US. Artist is responsible for meals and incidentals.

## What's Provided

- **Housing:** Provided
- **Studio Access:** Provided - Intaglio, letterpress, papermaking, screen printing, or darkroom photography studios available

## Timeline

- **Opens:** March 20, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 15, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://wsworkshop.org/residencies/anita-wetzel-studio-residency/